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What’s Always in My Fridge & Pantry: My Comforts & Must-Haves During Review Season
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items As a 23 years old currently reviewing for my board exam, my fridge and pantry have become my little lifeline. This is my personal list of the snacks, drinks, and pantry staples that keep me alive, awake, and somehow sane throughout this whole process...
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Quick Study Snacks
Drinks That Keep Me Alive
Pantry & Fridge Comfort Staples
Quick Study Snacks
When I’m too busy to cook but need something to munch on while studying, these are my go-to lifesavers. Some are healthy-ish, some are pure comfort, but all of them keep me sane (and awake) during endless review hours.
My study essential; perfect with SkyFlakes, bananas, or even straight from the spoon.
Peanut Butter & Co
When I need something warm but quick in the morning, oatmeal is my go-to. Add a bit of peanut butter or fruit and it becomes cozy, filling, and the perfect breakfast before a long study session.
Instant Oatmeal
A healthier grab-and-go snack that still feels indulgent. I love having one on hand for review sessions outside the house—it’s easy to pack, filling, and doesn’t make me sleepy.
Granola Bars
This is my lifesaver during those nights when I’m too tired to even think about cooking. It’s warm, filling, and just hits the spot when you’re sitting in front of your reviewers at 1 AM.
Cup Noodles
My ultimate classic combo. Whenever I need something quick and satisfying, I just grab SkyFlakes and spread some peanut butter. It’s salty, sweet, crunchy, and filling—my forever study buddy during long review hours.
Sky Flakes Crackers
These little chocolate bars are like an instant happiness button. When my brain is completely fried, a bite of chocolate + caramel gives me that tiny spark of joy that helps me push through another chapter.
Snickers
Not the healthiest, I know, but sometimes you just need crunch therapy. Chips are my guilty pleasure during late-night reviews, and honestly, the sound of crunching is low-key therapeutic.
Pringles in Potato Chips(697)
My favorite guilty pleasure! I fry a few whenever I need a “reward snack” after finishing a hard set of reviewers. They’re cheesy, crispy, and comforting—basically happiness on a plate.
Frozen Mozzarella Sticks
Super reliable! I love how I can just grab one, no prep at all, and get instant energy. I always eat one before practice tests—it makes me feel more awake and less empty without being too heavy.
Bananas
My little “mindless snack.” Easy to munch on without losing focus while reviewing. Sometimes I don’t even realize I’ve finished a whole pack while highlighting my notes.
Oreos
For emergencies only—when I desperately need caffeine NOW and don’t have the time or energy to prepare anything.
Iced Coffee in Can (ready-to-drink)
Drinks That Keep Me Alive
These are the drinks that fuel my study grind and keep me from crashing during long hours of reviewing. Some are for comfort, some for nostalgia, and some for sheer survival (hello, all-nighters!).
My lifeline. It keeps me active and prevents me from sleeping when I need to review for a longer period of time.
Nescafe Instant Coffee
A nostalgic drink that makes me feel like a kid again. Sometimes I switch to Milo when I’m tired of coffee but still need something chocolatey and energizing.
Milo
I grew up drinking this, and it’s still my little refresher. It’s sweet, tangy, and feels like a study break in a tiny bottle.
Yakult
My alternative to coffee. It gives me enough focus without the jitters and helps me feel lighter during long study days.
Lipton Green Tea
A hydration must-have. Especially useful after long hours when I forget to drink water—it keeps me from feeling drained.
Pocari Sweat
It sounds boring, but it’s the most essential. I try to remind myself to keep a bottle next to me while studying because I tend to forget.
Bottled Water (Always Stocked!)
Pantry & Fridge Comfort Staples
These are my go-to foods when I’m stressed, tired, or just craving a taste of home. They’re simple, quick, and comforting—basically my version of self-care while surviving board exam prep.
A staple in my pantry. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or a quick late-night sandwich.
Bread Loaf
The ultimate versatile food. Whether boiled, scrambled, or fried, eggs are my quick fix for any meal when I need protein without effort.
Eggs
My emergency pantry hero. It’s affordable, filling, and can be turned into anything—spread, sandwich, or even quick pasta.
Canned Tuna
My comfort breakfast. There’s just something about the salty, homey taste of tuyo that reminds me of mornings back home—it makes studying feel less lonely.
Dried Fish
A little fancy but still easy. I love frying or steaming dumplings whenever I want something filling but not too heavy.
Frozen Dumplings
My personal celebration treat. After a tough study week, a pint of ice cream is my little way of rewarding myself for surviving.
Ice Cream