Author: May Bar

At every meal my friends and I have had so far, there is always food left on our plates. Even when we aren’t that hungry, somehow we end up with at least one overflowing plate of food and a salad. This poses the question: Is having lots of options for meals a good thing?

For many, the answer is yes. This is because no one likes the same foods and many have food restrictions whether its a chosen one (like vegetarian or vegan), or an allergy. But having too many options can make students feel obligated to get more food than they can eat and end up either wasting more food than they actually consumed or overeating which can turn into a bad habit.

Hopefully, in the next few days, my judgement of food portions in the Stony Brook cafeteria will improve so I don’t waste more food than I have already.

-May Bar, Hendrick Hudson High School

Many people get homesick when being away for a period of time. However, I’m not that type of person.

Moving-in day at Stony Brook University was exciting for me, as I love experiencing new things.

As a student journalist and the editor-in-chief of my school newspaper, I was intrigued when my paper’s advisor sent me this program. The thing I became most excited for was to gain more experience in journalism as well as socializing with other people who have a common interest with me.

Once I arrived on campus and settled in my room, I was very happy to find out that Angie is in the same suite as me! She and I both connected at the orientation — and that connection didn’t go away.

I am very happy to continue to meet all of these new people and start my journey this week at Stony Brook. I hope the rest of the week will develop my skills and my interests.

—May Bar, Hendrick Hudson High School