Students looking to save money on food are not limited to eating on campus.

Lisa Techman, a senior family and consumer sciences major, said she likes to eat out, but likes to put a cost limit when going out to eat.

“I don’t like to spend more than $10,” she said.

Techman said she goes out to eat once a week, opting for both restaurant-style and fast-food.

Although she strives to eat on a budget, Techman said she does not find the less expensive food to be of less value.

“I don’t find food that is cheap to be less quality,” she said.

Techman said because she lives in University Village, she relies on delivery food.

Chelsea Johnston, a sophomore sociology major, said because she does not have a car, she also orders delivery food, especially from places that are cost-effective.

“We normally order from the cheapest place possible,” she said.

Johnston said she often orders from Domino’s Pizza, Joey’s Place and Jimmy John’s.

She said when she can find someone with a car, she goes to the least costly option for food.

She said QQ Buffet is especially within her budget.

Tim McHugh, a junior graphic design major, said he would rather eat in to save money.

“It’s a lot more cost efficient,” he said. “Cost has to do with a lot of what I eat.”

McHugh said some nights he prefers to go out to eat, but within a budget.

“If I’m in the mood, I’ll go out, but some nights I’d rather not spend more than $20,” he said.

McHugh said he is willing to eat out at less costly places, such as Domino’s, Jimmy John’s and Joey’s Place.

Angela Bicos, a junior English major, said when she goes out to eat, she’s more concerned about the quality of the food than the cost.

“When I go out, I want a good meal,” she said.

However, she said the prices of her meals are still a factor. She said she often goes to Los Potrillos for this reason.

“They have such a huge menu, and you get such big portions that you can always bring something home,” she said.

Bicos said she is more likely to cook her own meals at home, but goes out to eat once every two weeks.

She said she also gets delivery food from places like Smokey’s House BBQ because she lives off campus and does not have a car.

“It makes a big difference,” she said.

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