For myself, and I'm sure many others, one of the necessities of dorm life is good snacks. Picture this: it's a major snow storm, half of the dining hall staff can't make it into work, and chances are the caf is serving last night's left overs. Maybe it's finals week and you know leaving to eat will break your concentration. Or maybe you're just too damn lazy to go to the caf tonight and you're staying in with your roomie and your joint Netflix account. If you're stocked up the right way, you have nothing to fear-- starve you shall not, but prepare to feast!

1. Easy Mac

Basic, but so reliable after getting back late.

2. Ramen

See number one.

3. Pop Tarts

Breakfast on the go, or an in between classes snack, they've never failed me.

4. Individually wrapped cookie packages/chips

Avoid big bags of chips/packages of cookies to avoid them going bad.

5. Ben & Jerry's

If you have a freezer accessible to you, this is key, whether you eat it in one sitting or several.

6. Peanut butter and basically anything

Crackers, pretzels, anything... just do it.

7. Nuts

My unsalted cashews got me through the year guilt free-- filling and full of nutrients.

8. Granola bars

On the go, or just because.

9. Fruit snacks

Especially the ones reminiscent of childhood.

10. Microwave popcorn

They say popcorn is the best snack for you.

11. Candy/chocolate

Everyone should have a stash, finals week or not (Reese's, anyone?)

12. Microwavable frozen food

Again, if you have a freezer-- check out pizza, Hot Pockets, or even good ole' Kid Cuisine.

13. Goldfish

Trust me, there will be days where you're grateful for a snack that smiles back.

14. Cheez-It's

This was a suggestion that just had to make the list.

15. Cereal

Whether you eat it with milk or not, the possibilities here are endless.

16. Cases of water/alternate beverages

You can refrigerate them at your own pace, and they'll never go to waste.

17. Teddy Grahams

Is an explanation even necessary here?

18. Apple sauce, Jell-O, pudding cups, etc.

Basically more individually packaged fun snacks (don't forget a spoon).

19. Assorted tea

If you like tea, make sure you grab an extra box of Sleepy Time.

20. Yogurt

It's healthy, can be eaten at any time, and these days the flavors will blow your mind.

Hopefully both incoming and returning students find this of use!