Lauren Agresti
Age:21
Graduation: 2013
Major Political Science

"I was originally intending to do the food stamp challenge this week, but gave up pretty quickly.  My lunch alone most days costs between $3 (yogurt and soup) and $10 (sushi and a drink). 

Another factor in my "chickening out" is that I was afraid I'd end up just eating what was quick and cheap, and then I would gain a ton of weight.  I suppose this reflects the reality of a lot of people who actually do have only $4 to spend on food per day.  If you don't have time to carefully plan, shop the sales, and measure everything you buy at the grocery store, you end up with no fruits and vegetables because they're more expensive.

Admittedly, I'm a little disappointed in myself for not taking the time to plan out a healthy, affordable menu just to see if I could do it.  Maybe next time?"