How I Ate Real Food in College for $5/Day
🔥 With Zero Cooking Skills and No Kitchen
Get started with the only dorm-food system built by a broke college senior that shows you how to stop starving, start eating, and finally feel like you’ve got your life together — even if your cooking skills end at cereal.
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Ever Feel Like Eating in College Means...
Burning through takeout cash like you’re a trust fund baby
Surviving on ramen, Red Bull, and vibes
Feeling tired, bloated, and ashamed — and still pretending “I’m doing fine, mom”
Why Most College Students Are Failing at Feeding Themselves
This isn’t your fault. College doesn’t teach you how to eat — and every “solution” out there is made for full kitchens, fat budgets, or TikTok chefs with a ring light and two hours to meal prep.
Here’s why most students stay stuck in the junk-food trap:
No system for dorm cooking that actually fits your life
Stuck in TikTok tutorial hell with no clue what to buy or make
Overwhelmed, broke, and just hoping for free pizza at club meetings
I know, because I lived it.
Less than 12 months ago, I was struggling
I was skipping meals, lying to my mom about “eating healthy,” and Googling “how to make real food with just a microwave” at 1 a.m.
I tried everything — YouTube hacks, grocery budgeting apps, even HelloFresh.
Nothing stuck. Nothing worked. Nothing felt built for me.
Then I created College Prep
It changed everything.
Why Dorm Cooking Is The #1 Life Hack for Broke College Students in 2025
Let’s get one thing straight: eating is survival.
And how you feed yourself affects everything — your grades, your sleep, your energy, your mood, and your ability to function like a semi-capable human.
This guide isn’t just a cookbook. It’s a $27 meal survival system that:
Works with just a microwave + mini fridge
Costs less than a single DoorDash binge
Makes you feel like the roommate who actually has their sh*t together
Since creating this, I’ve:
Cooked 70+ real meals in a dorm rooms with both a full kitchen and one without.
Fed myself for $5/day without starving or living off instant noodles
Built a system other students now use to take back control of their food (and life)
This cookbook has become a lifeline for students who are tired of feeling lost, hungry, or ashamed.
But here's the thing... not all Cookbooks are the same.
The Problem With Other “College Cookbooks”
Most are a joke.
They either assume you’ve got a full kitchen and money to burn — or they give you recipes that taste like sadness on a paper plate.
Here’s what most “college food plans” get wrong:
No microwave-safe recipes (WTF? That’s literally all we have)
No budgeting or shopping tips that make sense on a FAFSA refund
No system — just random Pinterest meals that leave you more overwhelmed
That’s why they don’t work. They’re designed for aesthetics, not survival.
College Prep Is Different
This isn’t some Insta-perfect meal plan or a “maybe I’ll try this Sunday” PDF.
This is a full-blown food survival system — built by a student, for students — that actually fits the chaotic reality of college life.
Here’s what sets it apart:
Real dorm recipes — Built specifically for a microwave + $30 pantry
Fast & idiot-proof — If you can open a packet, you can make these meals
$5/day food plans — No more overdraft from food delivery apps
Zero shame, all results — No cooking skills? No problem.
This is how students are going from ramen-zombies to confident dorm chefs who can whip up a real meal in under 10 minutes — even during midterms.
🔥
The Best Part?
You don’t need
a kitchen.
All you need is a microwave, a mini fridge, and a copy of this $27 guide.
That’s it.
Because the truth is:
College won’t teach you how to eat.
But this guide will show you how to survive.
Ready to see how it works?
College Prep™
Your Ultimate Guide to Eating Like a Real Human in College (Without a Kitchen or a Clue)
With it you'll get instant access to:
College Prep Cookbook: A dead-simple, step-by-step playbook with over 70+ college-approved recipes. Both microwave-only meals for dorm warriors and full-kitchen upgrades if you’ve got the setup. Built for broke students, chaotic schedules, and real cravings.
Meal Planning Templates: Plug-and-play plans that feed you for less than a coffee a day — no math, no meal prep overwhelm, just real food that works with your schedule.
PLUS: If you join now, then you'll also get all these Bonuses For FREE:
BONUS #1: Late-Night Cravings Fixes: Late-night hunger hits hard. This cheat sheet hits harder. Microwave-safe snack hacks that fuel your brain, save your budget, and keep you sane at 2 a.m.
BONUS #2: Fast Food Copycat Meals: Recreate your favorite chain restaurant dishes right in your dorm! Stop spending $15 on Chipotle bowls when you can make them for $3. This collection includes healthier versions of popular fast-food favorites that taste just as good (maybe better) and cost a fraction of the price.
BONUS #3: Dorm Pantry Essentials: The definitive Amazon-linked checklist of what to stock and what to skip. Build your entire pantry on a budget with zero fluff and all the must-haves.
BONUS #4: College Cooking Safety Sheet: No fires. No RAs knocking. No burned popcorn disasters. This sheet covers microwave safety, appliance tips, and dorm-approved cooking that won’t get you written up.
BONUS #5: Meal Prep Calendar for Class-Heavy Weeks: Eat better even when life’s a mess. Use this calendar to meal prep fast, reduce food waste, and stay fed during your busiest weeks.
BONUS #6: Grocery Store Decoding Guide: Walmart, Trader Joe’s, Aldi, Target — we break down what’s worth buying and what’s a waste at each one. Save money and shop like a dorm food ninja.
So if you're ready to start cooking, click the button below and I'll see you inside College Prep! 👇
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The Complete Step-By-Step System to Becoming a Dorm Cooking Ninja in 2025
College Prep Cookbook: A dead-simple, step-by-step playbook with over 70+ college-approved recipes. Both microwave-only meals for dorm warriors and full-kitchen upgrades if you’ve got the setup. Built for broke students, chaotic schedules, and real cravings.
Meal Planning Templates: Plug-and-play plans that feed you for less than a coffee a day — no math, no meal prep overwhelm, just real food that works with your schedule.
PLUS: If you join now, then you'll also get all these Bonuses For FREE:
Late-Night Cravings Fixes: The quick bites guide that actually fuel your brain. Ditch the vending machine and make snacks that keep you energized between classes. From study session fuel to late-night munchies, these recipes are perfect for busy students who need something fast and satisfying.
Fast Food Copycat Meals: Recreate your favorite chain restaurant dishes right in your dorm! Stop spending $15 on Chipotle bowls when you can make them for $3. This collection includes healthier versions of popular fast-food favorites that taste just as good (maybe better) and cost a fraction of the price.
Dorm Pantry Essentials: Build a pantry that actually works in college. The no-fluff checklist with my must-have items. All Amazon-linked so you can stock up in 3 clicks flat.
College Cooking Safety Sheet: No alarms. No burns. No fines. The ultimate cheat sheet to cooking safely in any dorm — includes what appliances won’t get you written up and microwave moves that won’t explode.
Meal Prep Calendar for Class-Heavy Weeks: When your week is chaos, this calendar saves your life. Plug-and-play template to help you meal prep in 30 minutes and eat well through the worst weeks of the semester.
Grocery Store Decoding Guide: We tell you what to buy, what to skip, and how to stretch your budget without sacrificing taste.
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"This system completely changed how I eat in college"
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Here's What You'll Be Able To Do With
College Prep
Inside this dead-simple, over-the-shoulder guide, I show you exactly how I went from skipping meals and lying to my mom… to cooking 100+ real meals with nothing but a microwave, a mini fridge, and $5 a day.
Ready to Eat Like an Actual Adult Without Cooking Skills or Cash?
Get College Prep for only $97 $27 today!
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Here’s What You Get When You Join Today
When you grab College Prep, you’re not just getting a student-proof survival cookbook —
you’re unlocking a complete, step-by-step food system built for broke, busy, overwhelmed college students. You're also getting instant access to 🎁 6 bonuses I personally designed to help you skip the stress, save cash, and eat like a real human, even with no kitchen and $5 to your name.
included
The Complete COLLEGE PREP
The step-by-step, beginner-proof survival system for eating real meals in college, even if you're a complete beginner.
College Prep eBook: Recipes designed for college students living in dorms, including 70+ microwave-only meals and full kitchen upgrades for apartment living.
Meal Planning Templates: Plug-and-play plans that feed you for less than a coffee a day — no math, no meal prep overwhelm, just real food that works with your schedule.
🎁 6 Bonuses to Fast-Track Your Survival Game
included
Fast-Food Copycat Recipes
Recreate your favorite takeout (Chick-fil-A, Chipotle, Panda Express…) using only a microwave and cheap ingredients. Tastes like the real thing — minus the $15 delivery fee.
included
Late-Night Cravings Fixes
Late-night munchies? Between-class fuel? This bonus gives you fast, no-fuss snack ideas that keep you full without eating like a raccoon at 2 a.m.
included
Dorm Pantry Essentials
Build a pantry that actually works in college. The no-fluff checklist with my must-have items that won't make your pockets scream. All Amazon-linked so you can stock up in 3 clicks flat.
included
College Cooking Safety Sheet
No alarms. No burns. No fines. The ultimate cheat sheet to cooking safely in any dorm — includes what appliances won’t get you written up and microwave moves that won’t explode.
included
Meal Prep Calendar for Class-Heavy Weeks
When your week is chaos, this calendar saves your life. Plug-and-play template to help you meal prep in 30 minutes and eat well through the worst weeks of the semester.
included
Grocery Store Decoding Guide
We tell you what to buy, what to skip, and how to stretch your budget without sacrificing taste.
Yours Today for Only
$97 $27
4.7 / 5 based on 11,000+ students
here's where you'll be with College Prep
Get College Prep for only $97 $27 today!
4.7 / 5 based on 9,500+ College students
step 1
Dorm Survival Cooking
You’ll know exactly how to cook 70+ real meals with just a microwave and mini fridge. No sad ramen. No cereal-for-dinner. Just actual food, made fast.
step 2
Smart Meal
Planning
You’ll know what to buy (and avoid), how to meal plan with $5/day, and stretch every dollar — whether you’re at Walmart, Trader Joe’s or campus vending machines.
step 3
Snack + Fast Food Hacks
You’ll unlock dorm-safe versions of fast food faves (like Chick-fil-A nuggets, Panda Express bowls…), plus quick snacks that save your grades and your gut.
Who Is This Program For?
✅ This program is PERFECT for you if:
If you’re broke, overwhelmed, and sick of feeling like a dumpster gremlin who lives on coffee and shame.
If you want food that’s fast, cheap, real, and doesn’t make you feel gross.
If you’ve got a microwave, a mini fridge, and a desire to stop struggling.
You want to learn a skill that’s high-demand and highly valuable.
❌ It's NOT for you if:
If you think a $27 PDF is supposed to cook for you. This ain’t that.
If you want excuses. We serve meals, not pity.
the skill that finally set me free 🍳
Hey, my name's Mechellé, and just 12 months ago, I was burned out junior studying in NYC...
I learned the hard way that good food is essential for surviving college.
My journey has been full of trial and error - from burning Easy Mac to figuring out how to make actual meals in a tiny dorm room with basically no kitchen.
After years of struggling with limited appliances and tight budgets, I discovered that you really can create delicious, comforting meals no matter what your living situation looks like.
Whether you're stuck with just a microwave or lucky enough to have a full kitchen, I've tested these recipes in real college conditions.
I created this system because I believe every student deserves to eat well and feel that comfort of home-cooked food, even when home is hundreds of miles away.
Let's transform your college eating experience together!
Hear it from them
not me
🧠 Why This Is a
No-Brainer Investment
You could waste $70 this week on greasy takeout that leaves you bloated, broke, and still hungry…
Or you could spend $27 once and eat better for your entire college life.
Your GPA, your mental health, your wallet, your fridge — all of it gets better when you eat like you matter.
This isn’t just theory.
I’ve lived this life, the broke college junior in NYC with a microwave, a mini fridge, and a $5-a-day food budget.
I didn’t have time for TikTok meal prep marathons or money for Whole Foods influencer groceries.
So I built a system that actually works, tested in real dorms, under real stress, and fueled by real hunger.
I’ve cooked through class schedules, tight deadlines, all-nighters, and broken fridges.
I’ve hacked campus stores, meal plans, and microwave “recipes” that don’t taste like cardboard.
Now I’ve put everything into one guide — so you don’t waste money, screw up your GPA from brain fog, or survive on Hot Cheetos and sad cereal.
This is the only college cookbook made by someone who just lived it — and built it for students like you who actually need it to work. Fast.
This isn’t Pinterest fluff. This is dorm-tested survival. And it works.
Backed by my 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee
I'm so confident in this system that I'm offering you a 30-day money-back guarantee.
If you go through the program and don't feel confident that College Prep is the right method for you, just drop me an email within 30 days to [email protected], for a full refund but no questions asked.
still got questions?
Do I need a stove or full kitchen to use this?
Hell no. College Prep™ was built for dorms, microwaves, mini fridges, and broke-student chaos. If you’ve got $5 and a microwave, you’re ready.
Is this just a bunch of Pinterest meals or TikTok trends?
Nope. This is real food for real students. 70+ tried-and-tested recipes made for late-night cravings, 10-minute gaps between classes, and absolutely zero fancy ingredients
What makes this different from any other cookbook?
It’s built for broke college life. Every recipe is dorm-approved, cheap, and idiot-proof. Plus, we hand you clickable shopping lists, meal plans, fast-food copycats, and snack hacks — not just “recipes” with quinoa you’ll never buy.I
How fast can I start using this?
Immediately. It’s a digital download, so as soon as you hit “buy,” you’ll get access. Open your inbox, grab the ebook, and start cooking something better than instant noodles today.
Will this actually help me save money?
Yes , and fast. We’ve had students cut their food bill in half while actually eating better. If you eat out more than twice a week, this pays for itself in 48 hours.
I don’t know how to cook, will I even use this?
That’s why it exists. You don’t need cooking skills, just a microwave and the ability to follow simple steps. No fire alarms. No stress. Just food that doesn’t suck.
Can I use this if I don’t live on campus?
Absolutely. Whether you’re in a dorm, shared apartment, or still living at home — these recipes are fast, easy, and designed for tiny kitchens (or no kitchens at all).
Are the ingredients expensive or hard to find?
Nope. We built this using Walmart, Trader Joe’s, Aldi, and Target staples. No wild goose chases for exotic mushrooms or $15 spice blends. This is real food, for real students, on real budgets.
🔥College Prep Is The Dorm Survival Guide That Actually Works!
This is your shot to finally eat like a functioning human without a stove, without a clue, and without living off vending machines and meal swipes.
Get College Prep for only $97 $27 today!
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