Dining in the Digital Age
College Students Embrace Food Delivery Apps
By Maria Sotomayor, Advertising Manager
College students are increasingly opting for a modern approach to their dining habits. Between busy schedules and homework, there has been a noticeable increase in the use of food delivery apps such as Uber Eats and DoorDash, which provide convenience and grant students the freedom to order food anytime, anywhere, irrespective of their busy schedules.
For many upperclassmen residing in the Capstone Apartments, as well as students who live off campus, the routine of food delivery has become part of their daily lives. Unlike students residing on campus, these students likely do not have a meal plan for the on-campus dining commons.
“I order food at least once or twice a day. I’d rather order food than cook something; it’s faster and saves time for cleaning,” said Christian Carden, a Lynn senior.
“I live in Trinity [Residence Hall], and I go to Mary’s Kitchen every day. It’s only about once a week that I order food, mostly on weekdays. But with an unlimited meal plan, it is not really a necessity for me”, said Francisco, a Lynn freshman.
Food delivery apps such as DoorDash offer memberships tailored to college students. For $5 per month, students do not have to pay delivery fees and receive exclusive offers and discounts. The surge of popularity for delivery apps extends beyond meal delivery. These apps have also become the go-to option for students without a car, allowing them to conveniently acquire groceries and other necessities.
“Rather than relying on Uber rides to shuttle back and forth from my apartment to Publix or Target, I use DoorDash for my groceries. It simplifies the entire process and ultimately saves me a lot of time,” said Lynn senior Micaela Dongo.
The rise of food delivery apps has revolutionized the way college students eat, providing them with convenience, choice and time-saving solutions, especially for those who live off campus.
