<p>I mentioned this several years ago (<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/university-california-los-angeles/638230-why-would-anyone-buy-non-resident-meal-plan.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/university-california-los-angeles/638230-why-would-anyone-buy-non-resident-meal-plan.html</a>)</p>
<p>And basically, yeah, it’s stupid. But then, people are stupid. Students (or their parents) will just always assume it’s better to buy a plan.</p>