I'm sure you all are curious about the eating situation here at Providence. The main dining hall on campus is Raymond Hall, which also has an all girls dormitory above it (where I live). You go in and swipe your card and once you're in you can have as much or as little as you want and it counts for one meal. There are a variety of choices at Ray. For breakfast, there are cereals, oatmeal, yogurt, assorted fruits, muffins, breads, bagels, and then heartier choices like eggs, meats, pancakes, waffles, and French toast. And this is just breakfast! I have to say, I do enjoy this meal most of all. Lunch and dinner offer similar choices during the day. There is always salad, sandwiches, pizza, pasta, cereal, and vegetarian choices. The ever-changing selections are the classics (anything from mac and cheese to turkey dinners), theme cuisine (offering things such as fried clams or fettuccine) and the grill (the burgers are great). There is always a dessert selection, too, offering cookies, pies, cakes, and brownies. There is also an ice cream section where you can add your own toppings. I have to say that the options are endless and I've had quite a few delicious meals!

Now if you're just not in the mood for Ray food, the Slavin center offers its own food court. Here you pay by the dollar with the Friar Bucks on your PC ID card, or if you run out of that, you can pay in cash. The grill there is amazing! I get a grilled cheese every time I go because it's just so good. There are other options like pre-made salads, yogurt or pudding parfaits, and sandwiches. There are different fruits, drinks (I recommend the smoothies), ice creams, and snacks available, too. They also have a deli and a bakery section. In the dining section, there are TVs with games usually on, so it's a nice atmosphere as well!

And I guess if you don't feel like either you could always head to the Providence Place Mall to grab a bite!

So that's the food situation here at Providence. The food is good, and the choices are many. I'd say its a pretty good situation!

More to come on living here at PC in my next post...