<p>i’m a second semester freshman, and everyone i know had to reduce their meal passes for this semester. the best way to go is the third tier, IMO. Also, I wouldn’t worry too much about getting a PNC bank card before getting to Pitt, there are people swarming from the bank throughout the first few weeks & it’s easy to sign up. it is definitely nice to have one though since there are two atm machines right in towers lobby.</p>