Watch the coffee cost trap. One of the Universities, think it was Wash, did a study a couple years ago. The average US college student graduates with about $30k in debt outside student loans and U of W found that $6000 of that was for coffee! They started a program to get students to buy an inexpensive coffee maker and save all that money. I don't care for coffee but my daughter does, I got her a $300 Krups that does cappochino and espresso for $12 at Goodwill, it works great.
Not being into a routine makes the several small meals a better plan. Yogurt, cheese, peanut butter, fresh fruits, carrots and jicama to munch on. There's a lot of good stuff if you take a look. I'll bet there's a natural foods store around campus somewhere, that's a good place to start. Coffee is certainly better for you than soda! It does have some health benefits but you know that thing about too much of a good thing? Moderation is key.
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