dorm life

JB20 · 05-22-2006, 03:22 PM

can you still follow a weight lifting diet when going away to college? once i get my 4 year degree, i will have to go away to grad school for 3 years and live in a dorm

Lift · 05-22-2006, 03:25 PM

Im moving out next year to share a house with four others.. i dont see why it will affect my active healthyish lifestyle since its more important to me than partying!!

Dorms will probably be noisy so that might not help. I guess it depends on you and how much you want it.

**skelooth** · 05-22-2006, 03:59 PM

We'll find out bro! I am going to be dorming next fall.... and I am determined to do nothing but make progress while there. I don't care if I have to live off of tuna fish and oatmeal lol.

I think it can be done. As long as you have a fridge, and a microwave.....

**Ikaika** · 05-22-2006, 04:11 PM

It is really a struggle. The food on campus is generally the greasiest junk food in town, so be prepared to go off campus if you're eating out. I expect that you'll have a car since you'll be in grad school, so that should make it easier. If you can find one of the dorm-sized fridges that have a separate freezer section that would help as well: good for storing oats and chicken. In spite of its having been recognized as having the best on-campus food in the country, I found the food at Wash U to be absolute crap. Chicken fingers, mozarella sticks, pizza, etc. and all of it lousy to boot. If you're lucky they'll have grilled chicken and a form of potatoes that isn't fried in oil.

Are you sure you have to live in a dorm? Its cheaper to live in an apartment plus you get a kitchen and full size fridge. Most schools require freshmen to live on campus but I doubt they have such requirements for graduate students.

**skelooth** · 05-22-2006, 04:14 PM

Dude... UAlbany has wendies and sabrarros etc on campus ...... that is part of your MEAL PLAN! ROTF How's that for junk? :yes:

IKaika, do you think it will be possible for me to sell my meal swipes to kids in exhange for cash? (so that i may buy oats!)

JB20 · 05-22-2006, 04:34 PM

i just assumed i would be living in a dorm.i will be working part time and going to school full time(so i wont be able to eat out at a steak house 5 times a day). i need a place where i can keep all of my food(which is a lot on a weekly basis)

32 cans tuna
2 containers of oatmeal
3 cartons of eggs
4 containers of cottage cheese
3lbs of steak
natural pb
5mixed vegatables
2cheese
2salsa
2 gallons of milk

a dorm is a lot different than moving into a house with your friends, seeing as how you still have a place to cook and put your food

**skelooth** · 05-22-2006, 06:18 PM

dorms usually allow you to have a microwave and a fridge

You can put non perishables (like oats and tuna) anywhere.

**Pioneer** · 05-22-2006, 06:32 PM

with most colleges ive seen the cafe obviously isn't the most nutritious place in the world but what i have done was i used to make my own meals out of the healthy stuff in the cafe. there is always a salad bar (or should be), there are always meat like turkey and RB for sandwiches, pasta was always being made, and fruit was always out there so i would mix and match everything in the cafe to make it healthy. im sure unless you go to a college with the worst food service in the country these options should be open to you. and of course i also had stuff in my room and fridge so i could get my 6 meals ED.

plus i had good weight gainer shakes around.

**Ikaika** · 05-22-2006, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by skelooth

IKaika, do you think it will be possible for me to sell my meal swipes to kids in exhange for cash? (so that i may buy oats!)

It depends on whether your school allows it. At Wash U the meal plans work on a point system, so the cafeteria costs like 7 points for all you can eat and the cafe has different costs for each item. We can sell our points to other students for a nominal fee, which always happens towards the end of the year when everyone realizes that they either have too many points left or too few to finish the semester. I'd suggest getting an average meal plan so that you can do just what Pioneer said: hit the salad bar and pasta hard. Healthy food can be had on campus, but you gotta get creative to get what you want.

The Booger · 05-22-2006, 08:35 PM

I'm glad I never experience dorm life. Because I went to a community college before transferring, I was able to live off campus.

Can't stand being around people a lot.

Some colleges, including UT here, actually have "dorms" with full cooking equipment. Sure you have to share it with 4 people, two per bedroom, but at least you get a stove! It's more like an apartment then a dorm.

Most grad students live on campus in dorms because that's where they spend 99% of their time. They are either working with a prof, in a lab, or on papers. My cousin did that because it was cheaper and he had a bunch of friends doing the same. They were lucky to sit down and watch TV a few hours a week with their work load.

**DJSTARER** · 05-22-2006, 09:08 PM

I make all my gains at school. I live in an athlete's dorm, so they provide all the quality protein and starches you need to make mass. WHere are you headed JB20?

Frank_the_tank · 05-22-2006, 09:18 PM

What dorm are you in? I think i'm going to be in Pollock.

JB20 · 05-22-2006, 11:06 PM

thinking of ohio state or bowling green. that's if i end up going into physical therapy

**DJSTARER** · 05-23-2006, 02:29 AM

Frank the Tank.... Pollock at PSU? Cause if you are... then you must be doing summer session.

dukebrown · 05-24-2006, 04:24 PM

Dude are you kidding me??? All you can eat buffet at the cafeteria rocks. They give you many choices. It is not their fault if you dont like the way the baked chicken tastes.
If you are going to be in a dorm it sounds like you really arent going to be working that much at all either.

You should look at is this way, You Best Gains Should Come To You While You Are At School. You dont have to work 10-12hr days and make a 45min commute to and from work.

I consider you lucky to be able to stay on campus for your graduates degree.

dukebrown · 05-24-2006, 04:26 PM

I also have relatives that graduates both bowling green and ohio state. I like ohio states campus more it reminds me on Texas AM

JB20 · 06-03-2006, 03:46 PM

anyone know anything about college apartments and if finanical aid pays for them or helps

A_N_91 · 06-03-2006, 03:53 PM

Why don't you just live off campus and rent an apartment with a friend or something. Everyone I know says they're gonna dorm and stuff but isn't living off campus renting a better route?

caferacer · 06-03-2006, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by dukebrown

Dude are you kidding me??? All you can eat buffet at the cafeteria rocks. They give you many choices. It is not their fault if you dont like the way the baked chicken tastes.

+1

I put on so much weight from my bulking cycle while eating school food :P Depending on your school there is some decent food available. I ended up sneaking lean chicken breasts out of the cafeteria just about every day. Was good times :P

05-22-2006, 03:22 PM	#1
JB20 Heavy Metal Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 657 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 41	dorm life can you still follow a weight lifting diet when going away to college? once i get my 4 year degree, i will have to go away to grad school for 3 years and live in a dorm __________________ http://sonybmg.com/musicbox/video/aliceinchains/

05-22-2006, 03:25 PM	#2
Lift I Love IronMass.Com Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 825 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 11	Im moving out next year to share a house with four others.. i dont see why it will affect my active healthyish lifestyle since its more important to me than partying!! Dorms will probably be noisy so that might not help. I guess it depends on you and how much you want it. __________________ MrLiftALot@hotmail.com "King Kong Ain't Got Sh*t On Me..."

05-22-2006, 03:59 PM	#3
skelooth eh heh heh Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Behind you Posts: 7,203 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 158	We'll find out bro! I am going to be dorming next fall.... and I am determined to do nothing but make progress while there. I don't care if I have to live off of tuna fish and oatmeal lol. I think it can be done. As long as you have a fridge, and a microwave..... __________________ http://loseover100lbs.com/misc-f7.html

05-22-2006, 04:11 PM	#4
Ikaika resident degen Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,843 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 220	It is really a struggle. The food on campus is generally the greasiest junk food in town, so be prepared to go off campus if you're eating out. I expect that you'll have a car since you'll be in grad school, so that should make it easier. If you can find one of the dorm-sized fridges that have a separate freezer section that would help as well: good for storing oats and chicken. In spite of its having been recognized as having the best on-campus food in the country, I found the food at Wash U to be absolute crap. Chicken fingers, mozarella sticks, pizza, etc. and all of it lousy to boot. If you're lucky they'll have grilled chicken and a form of potatoes that isn't fried in oil. Are you sure you have to live in a dorm? Its cheaper to live in an apartment plus you get a kitchen and full size fridge. Most schools require freshmen to live on campus but I doubt they have such requirements for graduate students. __________________ No supplement can make up for the lack of a strong work ethic.

05-22-2006, 04:14 PM	#5
skelooth eh heh heh Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Behind you Posts: 7,203 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 158	Dude... UAlbany has wendies and sabrarros etc on campus ...... that is part of your MEAL PLAN! ROTF How's that for junk? :yes: IKaika, do you think it will be possible for me to sell my meal swipes to kids in exhange for cash? (so that i may buy oats!) __________________ http://loseover100lbs.com/misc-f7.html

05-22-2006, 04:34 PM	#6
JB20 Heavy Metal Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 657 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 41	i just assumed i would be living in a dorm.i will be working part time and going to school full time(so i wont be able to eat out at a steak house 5 times a day). i need a place where i can keep all of my food(which is a lot on a weekly basis) 32 cans tuna 2 containers of oatmeal 3 cartons of eggs 4 containers of cottage cheese 3lbs of steak natural pb 5mixed vegatables 2cheese 2salsa 2 gallons of milk a dorm is a lot different than moving into a house with your friends, seeing as how you still have a place to cook and put your food __________________ http://sonybmg.com/musicbox/video/aliceinchains/

05-22-2006, 06:18 PM	#7
skelooth eh heh heh Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Behind you Posts: 7,203 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 158	dorms usually allow you to have a microwave and a fridge You can put non perishables (like oats and tuna) anywhere. __________________ http://loseover100lbs.com/misc-f7.html

05-22-2006, 06:32 PM	#8
Pioneer Moderator Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,720 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 73	with most colleges ive seen the cafe obviously isn't the most nutritious place in the world but what i have done was i used to make my own meals out of the healthy stuff in the cafe. there is always a salad bar (or should be), there are always meat like turkey and RB for sandwiches, pasta was always being made, and fruit was always out there so i would mix and match everything in the cafe to make it healthy. im sure unless you go to a college with the worst food service in the country these options should be open to you. and of course i also had stuff in my room and fridge so i could get my 6 meals ED. plus i had good weight gainer shakes around. __________________ "A Marine in battle fears disgracing himself by running. He fears not losing his life, but losing his honor. He may not be able to preserve his life, but he can always preserve his honor. That much is within his power... To fear disgrace but not death, to fear not duty but dereliction from duty -- this is courage." -FMFM 1-0 "Leading Marines" pg. 43 Drive on

05-22-2006, 08:35 PM	#10
The Booger Pro Stature Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Look left. Posts: 664 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 11	I'm glad I never experience dorm life. Because I went to a community college before transferring, I was able to live off campus. Can't stand being around people a lot. Some colleges, including UT here, actually have "dorms" with full cooking equipment. Sure you have to share it with 4 people, two per bedroom, but at least you get a stove! It's more like an apartment then a dorm. Most grad students live on campus in dorms because that's where they spend 99% of their time. They are either working with a prof, in a lab, or on papers. My cousin did that because it was cheaper and he had a bunch of friends doing the same. They were lucky to sit down and watch TV a few hours a week with their work load. __________________ thebooger@hush.ai

05-22-2006, 09:08 PM	#11
DJSTARER eating more folate... Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: State College, PA Posts: 4,103 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 115	I make all my gains at school. I live in an athlete's dorm, so they provide all the quality protein and starches you need to make mass. WHere are you headed JB20? __________________ My philosophies on training: "Extreme training yields extreme results" "Just because you can, does not mean you should" "The best program is the one you are not doing" Penn State Powerlifting-181 lb weightclass PGA Professional of America Current Stats: 474 Squat 601 Deadlift 320 Bench Goals for next training cycle: 500lbs squat and a total over 1400 in competition

05-22-2006, 09:18 PM	#12
Frank_the_tank Pro Stature Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 396 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 6	What dorm are you in? I think i'm going to be in Pollock.

05-22-2006, 11:06 PM	#13
JB20 Heavy Metal Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 657 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 41	thinking of ohio state or bowling green. that's if i end up going into physical therapy __________________ http://sonybmg.com/musicbox/video/aliceinchains/

05-23-2006, 02:29 AM	#14
DJSTARER eating more folate... Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: State College, PA Posts: 4,103 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 115	Frank the Tank.... Pollock at PSU? Cause if you are... then you must be doing summer session. __________________ My philosophies on training: "Extreme training yields extreme results" "Just because you can, does not mean you should" "The best program is the one you are not doing" Penn State Powerlifting-181 lb weightclass PGA Professional of America Current Stats: 474 Squat 601 Deadlift 320 Bench Goals for next training cycle: 500lbs squat and a total over 1400 in competition

05-24-2006, 04:24 PM	#15
dukebrown IMPC Contestant Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 115 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 4	Dude are you kidding me??? All you can eat buffet at the cafeteria rocks. They give you many choices. It is not their fault if you dont like the way the baked chicken tastes. If you are going to be in a dorm it sounds like you really arent going to be working that much at all either. You should look at is this way, You Best Gains Should Come To You While You Are At School. You dont have to work 10-12hr days and make a 45min commute to and from work. I consider you lucky to be able to stay on campus for your graduates degree. __________________ If you aint sweatin you aint workin If you aint hurting you aint growin shsumofo@cyber-rights.net

05-24-2006, 04:26 PM	#16
dukebrown IMPC Contestant Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 115 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 4	I also have relatives that graduates both bowling green and ohio state. I like ohio states campus more it reminds me on Texas AM __________________ If you aint sweatin you aint workin If you aint hurting you aint growin shsumofo@cyber-rights.net

06-03-2006, 03:46 PM	#17
JB20 Heavy Metal Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 657 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 41	anyone know anything about college apartments and if finanical aid pays for them or helps __________________ http://sonybmg.com/musicbox/video/aliceinchains/

06-03-2006, 03:53 PM	#18
A_N_91 Pro Stature Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 849 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 11	Why don't you just live off campus and rent an apartment with a friend or something. Everyone I know says they're gonna dorm and stuff but isn't living off campus renting a better route?

06-03-2006, 05:59 PM	#20
JB20 Heavy Metal Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 657 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 41