After surveying 60 Cal Poly students on January 13, 2012, it quickly became obvious what most college students eat: pasta. I was not at all surprised that pasta was such a popular answer because I, myself, see pasta as my go-to meal far too often. Maybe it's the simplicity of boiling water and adding noodles or maybe it's the inexpensive price, but it's clear that most college students turn to pasta for their daily meals. Other popular answers included chicken, rice, vegetables, sandwiches, and salad. Less common responses were beef, quesadillas, and tacos. As college students continue to learn how to cook, perhaps the variety of their cuisine will continue to grow. Check out the word collage below to discover the most popular food that college students eat. The bigger the word, the more popular the item.