{"174101":{"#nid":"174101","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Purchase a Spring Semester Meal Plan for Convenience, Flexibility and Variety","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EAs the fall semester comes to an end, it\u2019s time to think about what meal plan would be best suited for your student next semester. There are many options for students to choose from, so it\u2019s important to consider habits and lifestyle when making a selection.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe meal plan that offers the most value is the All-Access Meal Plan, which offers unlimited access and no meal period restrictions to all three dining halls: Woodruff, Brittain and North Avenue. To add flexibility to this plan, students can purchase a Ramblin\u2019 Add-On in increments of $100, $200, $300 or $400, which give students the ability to eat at the 17 retail locations on campus. With these Ramblin\u2019 Add-Ons, students do not pay 8 percent sales tax on purchases and receive an extra Ramblin\u2019 bonus of $30 and $40 for the Ramblin\u2019 300 and Ramblin\u2019 400, respectively. The combination of a Ramblin\u2019 Add-On and an All-Access Meal Plan is perfect for students who want the highest level of convenience, variety and flexibility.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cGeorgia Tech students don\u2019t typically have additional time. Between going to class, studying, intramural sports and participating in student organizations, it\u2019s hard to find time to have a balanced meal,\u201d said Dori Martin, marketing director, Georgia Tech Dining Services.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWith the All Access Meal Plan, students will not only be exposed to a variety of fresh and healthy choices, but will also be able to enter into the dining halls whenever they choose. This is increasingly important for students during midterms and finals. The addition of a Ramblin\u2019 Add-On to this plan is a huge benefit as well. Students have the ability to eat at the Student Center, the Campus Recreation Center, The Clough Undergraduate Learning Center and Eastside and Westside Markets.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOther popular meal plans to consider for upperclassmen, commuters or graduate students include our declining balance options, the Ramblin\u2019 450 and Ramblin\u2019 250. As a student purchases meals throughout the semester, the dollar amount on these plans decline. In addition, students do not pay 8 percent sales tax and are given $45 and $25 in Ramblin\u2019 dollars, respectively; increasing one\u2019s buying power by 18 percent. By purchasing one of these plans, students also receive 10 percent off the door price at the dining hall.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe encourage you and your students to review the rules, regulations and details regarding each meal plan to select the one that best suits your student\u2019s needs. All meal plan charges post to your Bursar\u0027s account. For more information, visit \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.mealplan.gatech.edu\u0022\u003Ewww.mealplan.gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":"","field_summary_sentence":"","uid":"27164","created_gmt":"2012-11-29 11:39:55","changed_gmt":"2016-10-08 03:13:18","author":"Rachael Pocklington","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2012-11-29T00:00:00-05:00","iso_date":"2012-11-29T00:00:00-05:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"related_links":[{"url":"http:\/\/mealplan.gatech.edu\/Pages\/default.aspx","title":"Georgia Tech Meal Plan"},{"url":"http:\/\/www.gatechdining.com\/","title":"Georgia Tech Dining Services"}],"groups":[{"id":"1298","name":"Parent and Family Programs"}],"categories":[],"keywords":[],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech Dining Services\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/mealplan.gatech.edu\/Pages\/ContactUs.aspx\u0022\u003EContact Us\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"email":["parents@gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}}}