by Natalie Mitts

There's no need to go off campus for lunch when there are so many options right here at Brigham Young University. BYU Meal Plans are available to students living on or off campus. Whether you live in Wymount, Glenwood, Liberty Square, at a house in Orem and or any other location, you can purchase a meal plan.

There are many reasons to get a meal plan. The most obvious benefit is that you will save money. With rising food costs, it makes sense to purchase a meal plan. You'll get discounted rates at The Commons at the Cannon Center. You'll also save money on gas because you won't have to leave campus for lunch or go to the grocery store as frequently.

Another benefit is that you won't have to do dishes very often. Your roommates won't be able to blame you for the messy kitchen any more. When you have a meal plan, you don't need to pack your backpack full of leftovers or go through the hassle of locating a microwave on campus to heat your food in. You also don't need to worry about carrying a bulky wallet around. The meal plan is loaded onto your signature card, so your BYU ID is all you need.

Perhaps the biggest perk is that you will save time. Without having to cook or travel home for lunch, you will have more time to read, study, watch TV or hang out with friends. You'll get more done during the day and you'll probably start to eat healthier as well. For professors, instead of getting in your car and going off campus to eat, you can walk down to The Commons at the Cannon Center or The Blue Line Deli & Market and still have time to prepare the lecture for your next class. You also won't have to worry about finding a good parking spot when you come back, since you won't need to move your car at all.

With three different plans and plenty of flexibility within each plan, BYU Dining Services has an option that will suit your needs.