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Scared of uni kitchen and not eating well at university

I’ve been really scared of going into the kitchen to cook and make food so I haven’t been eating much. I make breakfast which is just cocopops and then I will buy something to eat on campus but I don’t have any dinner because I’m scared to go into the kitchen and cook. Even if I weren’t scared, I don’t know what I would make
Original post by spencerspencah
I’ve been really scared of going into the kitchen to cook and make food so I haven’t been eating much. I make breakfast which is just cocopops and then I will buy something to eat on campus but I don’t have any dinner because I’m scared to go into the kitchen and cook. Even if I weren’t scared, I don’t know what I would make

Hi!
It can be pretty intimidating doing so,
Just to ask, is it like cooking itself? Or like overwhelming kitchen or roomates if u have any?

Here are some suggestions that may be of help to u:

If u have roomates/hallmates, cooking together can be a great bonding activity! Whether your close or not, may be helpful as ice breaker and u can learn things from each other! Reaching out can sometimes be the hardest part unfortunatleyy


Or like, kitchen vibes scaring u off, i always make sure all lights are on and play music i like (eithr background or headphones) and use pan lids as a shield to fend off evil dieties (like oil splashes from frying haha)

If its like ideas or dunno how to cook, theres alot of ideas online about easy and cost effective student meals and meal preps & plans if ur stuck- some r just entertaining in general too! Your uni library may have some handy cookbooks that could be worth checking out- ready meals may help u get started in the kitchen too, like for u to get used to it!

Or like strong food smells (im worried about this personally) open windows and those oven vents can help, and probably keep kitchen door closed if hallmates/roomates but also to learn to embrace ur yummy food and their signature aroma

Ur uni probably has a student support place too, if need be dont be afraid to reach out to them! Theyre there to help support you ^^

Dinners my fav meal of the day! I cant imagine not having dinner 😱 i do hope things work out for u
Courage is sometimes very hard to muster up, but lil steps can take u a long way- i believe in u!!

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