1. Intro:

The "Freshman 15" is a common term used to describe weight gain during the first year of university. However, it also highlights the various dietary and eating-related challenges students face in university. This survey investigates that gap: what are students actually eating, why, and what stands in the way of better habits? With 160 respondents across all undergraduate years and graduate studies, the findings reveal consistent patterns of meal skipping, budget strain, and low satisfaction, alongside clear awareness of what students wish they could change.

2. Methodology:

2.1 Participants

2.2 Survey Design

3. Results

Summary of Results

Across the dataset (N = 160):

95% have access to a full kitchen