Some National University of Singapore (NUS) undergraduates living on campus in the upcoming semesters starting August will soon have to fork out up to 40 per cent more for their meals in hostels. Students staying in halls, residential colleges and the NUS College are...
A typical dinner usually consists of carbs like rice, a choice of meat and vegetables, along with soup, fruits or desserts.
In response to queries, an NUS spokesman said the price of meal plans for halls of residence have not changed since 2019, while those for residential colleges have remained the same since 2017. “Whilst the price increase under the current climate is inevitable, rest assured that the University will work diligently with the appointed caterers to push out the plans for more dining improvements in the best interest of our residents,” the e-mail said.
“But if the food provided in the upcoming school year improves in terms of quality and variety, the rise in price may still be considered reasonable,” said Ms Goh, 20, who will be staying in Temasek Hall in the upcoming semester. Ms Samantha Lai, 20, who will be staying in Cinnamon Wing for her second year of studies, said although she tries to eat most meals provided, some of her friends have no choice but to eat out due to external commitments while some do not have the habit of eating breakfast.
Mr Sng Peng Jing, 21, an incoming freshman who will be staying in Tembusu College, said while the increase can be daunting for students who fund their own university fees like himself, it is not enough to deter him from wanting to experience staying on campus.
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