If you've moved away from home before attending college or university, you obviously are going to have to cook for yourself, unless of course your roommate is taking culinary arts and you get to eat their experiments. Even if you're on a budget, you should be able to cook nourishing meals, because poor health affects your life and studies.

• Take advantage of supermarket sales - buy things while they're cheap
• Try to buy in bulk and save what you don't use with freezer bags or a vacuum packager. Bulk prices can sometimes be up to 50% cheaper than smaller portions.
• Never, ever go food shopping while hungry - you will end up buying too much. Try to go after a meal.
• Make a grocery list and stick to it. Buy all of your basic needs and nothing too fancy.
• Try to buy things like fruits and vegatables while they're in season, so they're cheaper and better tasting.

• Plan your meals in advance, so you have time to cook something good instead of just making Mr. Noodles
• When you cook meats, try to use them in a healthy dish as opposed to just a steak. Fajitas, tacos, and stir-frys are a great idea.
• Changing your regular diet just slightly can make a world of difference. Try switching from white bread to whole wheat, and if any products (mayo, dressing, etc) come in low-fat versions, buy those instead of the regular ones.
• If you need ideas for quick and healthy recipes, just do a Google search. The web has thousands of great recipes just waiting for you to use them.
• If you need a snack, try a low-fat muffin or a side salad instead of chips or a chocolate bar. Not only are they better for you, but they are usually more filling.