Campus Life

Not only is there a Pub on campus, but there are also three food-dining services. From salads to hamburgers to Thai food, UAF has a wide range of services to satisfy hungry students. The large food court is located at the bottom of a hill, so be prepared for a hike back up to main campus to burn off that freshman 15.

Many would suggest that you bring things to cook with, but I honestly believe that the food at the cafeteria is not that bad, although weekend meals are atrocious. It's all you can eat buffet style, but there is also a place where you can order something. There are many places you can eat around campus, too, such as Taco Bell, a grill, and a pizza joint all in the Wood Center. There's a small cafe within walking distance, although that would be charged from out of your pocket.

Though I have heard a few horror stories, none of my friends have had a truly bad experience with Dine 49 or the Grill. The Kitchen always has something new, while the Pizza and Mongolian BBQ counters stick to a few favorites with the occasional surprise.

Lots of exciting food, a little pricey if you eat a lot, but good none the less. They've got great facilities, and several around campus, good for sit down meals and food on the go.

The food in the commons wasn't bad in my opinion, but it wasn't a very high quality and some people did complain about it. It felt like pretty typical college food. People were allowed to take some leftover out and the university was pretty reasonable with that, only making an issue out of it when someone tried to stash up for dinner. And like at most colleges, it's cheaper to buy your own food than to get a meal plan.