Living on your own for the first time means that you have a lot of new responsibilities, like doing your laundry, going to class and choosing all of your meals. It’s exciting to have all of that independence, but it can be pretty overwhelming too.
I’m sure after that generic repetitive conversation where everyone asks you where you’re going to college, they also joke or make a remark about the infamous “freshman 15.”
It’s true that many freshmen gain weight because of the variety of food choices, and a meal in Benson such as Moe’s or Chick-fil-A often sounds more appealing than the healthier options in either of the dining halls.