University of Michigan (Part 3 of 3)

This is the final part of my visit to the University of Michigan. I want to write about the cafeterias at the U. There are 8 cafeterias within the campus. They serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner. All cafeterias are open from morning 7 am to evening 8 pm. 

I went for lunch one day in one of the cafeterias. I was pleasantly stunned. If you have ever been on a cruise ship you can visualize what I am saying. It looks like a buffet dining place in a cruise ship – in terms of available foods. 

                                                 Cafeteria Entrance

Sample menu for lunch on the day I visited. Too much to list all.

Students eating

In addition, there are several types of ice creams, cakes, and soft drinks. Also, several different juices. And, coffee, tea, and bottled water. 

It was too much in the menu. Students pay for the meals on a semester basis. It comes out to $13 per day which includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner. I asked my host why too many varieties available for lunch. Is this because of opening day? He said this is the regular food menu and nothing special. He also said this is nothing compared to how many varieties available for dinner. 

I offered to pay for my lunch. I was told this week is free for all the guests because this is a move-in week where students come with family and friends. 

Here is a moving conveyor belt to place the empty dishes to clean (video clip).

Finally, it is always a pleasant experience to land at the San Francisco International Airport. Until a few seconds before landing, you can see water everywhere and feel as if you are going to land on the water.