<p>Is there any way to save meal points (for example, by skipping meals) or opt out of the full meal plan during the first year? I’ll be living in an apartment where I can easily cook my own food, so I really dont need the full meal plan.</p>
<p>This is from 10 years ago, so take it as that.</p>
<p>1) I don’t believe 1st year students in HCA can go off the meal plan in their 1st semester… 2nd semester, more likely. </p>
<p>2) I don’t think it would be a good idea for you to do so even if allowed cause sharing B/L/D together is one of the best ways to meet and bond with new people. It’s very easy for frosh, especially in the apartments, to cloister themselves away and getting you out from your cozy apartment is a good thing… especially during 1st semester of frosh year.</p>