If you are a student at WCU, you have had your fair share of experiences at the Courtyard Dining Hall. Between the issues with overcrowding, which can cause ridiculous lines, or the often under-whelming (to say the least) food options offered by Aramark, you can always expect a challenge at the dining hall. I think most WCU students agree at this point that there is a lot of room for improvement with dining services at Western; we have an awesome school, with a lot to offer, but when it comes to the dining choices available, we often find ourselves wanting -- and expecting more from our school. The good news is that there are more dining options on the way with the upcoming Brown cafeteria in the coming year! The bad news is, between now and then, we're all stuck with the impossible dream that is getting lunch before our next class! Here are some thoughts you may have while braving the dining hall:

1. OK, Panda time!

2. *sees line* Never mind.

3. Moe's maybe? No, that line is worse.

4. My stomach knows better than to eat at Burger Studio.

5. What about McAllister's? They have the best food!

6. Oh, that's right, I'm too broke for McAllister's.

7. Should I go upstairs? I have like 100 swipes left anyway... I really don't want to.

8. OK, Which Wich, that's what we're going with!

9. I waited 35 minutes for my sandwich the last time I went to Which Wich.

10. OK, upstairs it is.

11. *walks upstairs* I already feel sick.

12. And there are no tables. Fantastic.

13. Maybe I'll go with a salad today, I could use a junk food break.

14. *looks at salad bar* This is gross. They should really clean this place up.

15. Maybe the grill, it's usually not so bad there!

16. These fries are cold.

17. I'll just get some chocolate chip cookies, they are the best thing here!

18. *sees empty tray* Of course.

19. Literally every table in this place wobbles.

20. Why is everything so sticky? It's like this whole place is covered in a thin layer of muck.

21. Should I just go downstairs and grab a coffee? No, the line will be insane.

22. *walks into Starbucks* I knew it. This line is basically out the door.

23. I really don't think it should be this difficult to get something to eat.

24. If I go over to the UC the lines will be just as bad.

25. These poor Aramark people look dead inside. Stay strong friends, stay strong.

26. Is there anything in the POD Market?

27. I mean yeah, I can get a frozen burrito for the low price of $29.99

28. OK, Freshen's, whatcha got for me? No rice bowls, fantastic.

29. Well, there goes an hour I'll never get back.

30. I'm still hungry.