Lunch Table Survival 101

I know firsthand how hard it is to walk into a crowded cafeteria, especially when it comes to making choices. The first choice, picking your food, seems easy compared to the much larger choice at hand: choosing where, and with whom, you decide to sit with. Cliques and tight friend-groups are inevitable, and with so many options, people crowded into one room, and the loud noises of conversation and laughter, it is easy to feel overwhelmed…and then choose the “safest” option of eating alone in a corner like I did for years. However, by sitting alone, you are missing out on all life has to offer: meaningful relationships, events, opportunities, and above all, a sense of community, support, and belonging. From conversation starters to dealing with feelings of being overwhelmed, Lunch Table Survival 101 is designed to tackle the hardest part of the school day for most in a fun, comfortable, and supportive environment—all things lunchtime should be for everyone.