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You wake up at 7:45 a.m. for an 8:00 a.m. class, take notes until 3:00 p.m. and study until dinner. It's 6:30 p.m. now, there's nothing to eat, and you are meeting someone at the library at 7:30 in the evening. But wait-- there is chicken in the refrigerator and rice in the cupboard; add some steamed carrots and you have an inexpensive, gourmet meal in about 30 minutes.

Most cookbooks will tell you that it takes time and energy to prepare an elegant meal. Forget it! Cooking a good tasting meal can be easy, fast and does not even require much planning. While students do not have much time to shop for food or prepare meals, they can make good tasting food

Fresh, rather than frozen, foods always seem to taste better. While the availability of particular fresh items is dependent on geographical location and the time of year, for the highest nutritional value, fresh is best. Frozen vegetables also help in a pinch, but there is no reason to eat a frozen pizza or TV dinner. Click here for more informations and quick and easy recipies.

GROCERY SHOPPING Make a budget and stick to it—and keep in mind that not everything you take to college needs to be new. You may already have many of the things that you'll need. Coupons, warehouse clubs, and frequent-buyer cards can help you stretch your buying power. Discount houses or consignment shops can also be bargain goldmines. Try these places first and then fill in as needed. Older brothers and sisters, or friends, may be able to pass along some of the necessary items as well.