▷Referenced from

https://labo.dormy-ac.com/daigakusei-bentou-dokode/

Where do you eat lunch?

 Recommended places for university students to eat it.

1.School cafeterias

First, we recommend the school cafeteria.

Some people may wonder, 

"Is it okay to eat a packed lunch (bento) at a school cafeteria?" 

but most school cafeterias do not prohibit bringing bento.

Therefore, 

there may not be a problem even if you eat your bento next to a friend 

who has ordered a meal at the school cafeteria.

However, 

there is a possibility that some school cafeterias prohibit bringing bento. 

In particular, during busy lunch hours, 

there may be rules that prohibit bringing bento to ease congestion. 

Even in such cases, 

there may be rules that say "it's okay to order one dish," 

so you may be able to order only miso soup and eat your bento. 

In general, it is OK to bring bento to school cafeterias, 

but please follow the rules of each university.

2. Cafes and Lounges

If your university has a cafe or lounge, 

it's OK to eat your bento there!

As with the cafeteria, 

it's not often that bringing your bento is prohibited, 

but be sure to check the university rules.

Also, especially in lounges, there may be students studying there. 

It’s okay to chat, but please be considerate of others 

and keep your behavior appropriate.

3. Unused classrooms

It's OK to eat your bento in an empty classroom!

If there is a second class, 

you can eat your bento at the seat you sat at after class, 

and if there is a third class,

you can go to the classroom for it in advance and eat there.

However, please be aware that the previous class may be running late 

or the classroom may be used for club activities, 

so be careful about the usage time.

Also, there are classrooms such as computer labs and research labs 

where eating and drinking are prohibited, 

so be sure to check the rules of each classroom before eating your bento.

4. Chairs and benches

Universities generally have many chairs and benches 

both inside and outside the building, 

so you can eat your bento there.

To eat bento outside on a sunny day is great, so I recommend it!

Another advantage of sitting on a chair inside the building is that 

you can eat your bento without worrying about the weather.

However, many chairs/benches do not have tables, 

so it is recommended that you choose bento

 that can be put on your lap.

5. Rooms used by clubs/ activities

If you belong to a club or a group, 

but if there is a room used by a club or circle, 

you are allowed to eat there!

However, the buildings that have rooms used by clubs or groups 

are often far from the classrooms, 

so be careful not to be late for class.

 

 

Three benefits of bringing your lunch to university

The following are some benefits of bringing your lunch to university!

1. Cost savings

Bringing your own bento is less expensive than eating at the school cafeteria.

Generally, eating lunch at the school cafeteria costs around 500 yen.

However, you can often make a lunch for around 200 yen, 

so bringing your own bento cuts the cost in half!

If you can save money on lunch, 

you can spend more money on hobbies and other things you like, 

making your university life more enjoyable!

2.You can eat it whenever you want

One of the benefits of bringing your own bento is that you can eat it whenever you want!

School cafeterias have set business hours, 

and you often can't eat before the second class starts or after the third class ends.

However, if you bring your bento,

 you don't have to worry about the time as you can eat whenever 

you want as long as there is a place to do so.

 If you want to eat lunch whenever you want, try bringing your bento.

3. No need to line up

The cafeteria generally starts to get crowded around the end of the second period, 

and after about 10 minutes, people start lining up to buy meal tickets.

 You only have one hour for lunch. 

If you have to line up for about 10 minutes to buy a meal ticket, 

and it takes another 5 to 10 minutes for the food to be served, 

you only have about 30 minutes to eat.

If you include travel time,

 the time may be even shorter, 

and you may not be able to relax during your lunch break.

On the other hand, if you bring your own lunch, 

you don't have to line up.

You can eat wherever and whenever you want, 

whether in the classroom or on a bench, 

so you can use your lunch break meaningfully!

How can university students continue to make their own bento?

For university students to continue making their own bento, 

it is important to keep the following points in mind.

✓Avoid using knives and fire

✓Freeze ingredients in small portions

✓Make full use of frozen foods and dinner leftovers

 

What these methods have in common is that they are ways to

 "reduce the hassle of making bento in the morning."

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If you bring your bento to university, 

please eat it in the cafeteria, cafe/lounge, empty classrooms, 

or chairs provided on campus.

Some cafeterias, cafes, and lounges may prohibit bringing bento,

 so please check your university's rules.

Bringing bento to university can help you 

save on food costs and make better use of your time, 

so please try bringing one to university!

What did you think? We hope this information will be helpful for your comfortable life.

Dormy Labo