Ever wondered about the after-hours feeding habits of our leaders of tomorrow? Whether they’ve been hitting the books or barhopping with friends, the sleep-deprived munchies of college students are now in the spotlight, thanks to Foursquare.
The travel check-in app just launched a new interactive map called Late-Night College Eats, featuring the most popular late-night establishments on 58 college campuses. The greasy eateries and the campuses they feed were chosen based on three factors—imagine a three-ring Venn diagram with a mound of crispy french fries in the center. First, Foursquare looked at U.S. News & World Report’s 50 best-ranked college campuses and the Princeton Review’s top party schools of 2016. Then, it dug into data from its 50 million users to find the most popular spots on each campus for 17- to 25-year-olds, based on their check-ins using Foursquare and Swarm between the hours of 12 a.m. and 4 a.m.
The eating habits vary based on the location, though pizza and burgers are constants throughout. University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) students fill up on In-N-Out burgers and a plethora of local taco joints such as Taco Fiesta. In Harvard Square, they slurp down bowls of wonton noodles at Hong Kong Restaurant and get their late-night sugar rush from Insomnia Cookies. Students at New York University (NYU) love food trucks like The Halal Guys and $2 slices from joints like Joe’s Pizza about as much the Big Apple itself.
Eating trends among hungry, tipsy, and sleepy students aren’t exactly stellar and involve a lot of sugar, salt, and fat. This late-night feasting can pose worrisome health problems, such as increased risks for chronic diseases and long-term unhealthy eating habits. But even the wee hours of the morning provide healthier choices than you might expect from the average bar and street fare. Most of the menus featured have veggie burgers, guac-loaded black bean burritos, and falafel sandwiches—it’s not all just gooey pepperoni pizza and shawarma dripping in grease.
Students, don’t throw out all of your ramen packets just yet. There are currently only 10 restaurants featured for most of the colleges listed on the map, though Foursquare plans to build out the database to include more. Don’t see your campus or favorite diner on the map? You can tag @Foursquare to add it. Rest assured that, whatever your late-night shenanigans entail, you can always end the night (or greet the morning) with a full belly.
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This response to someone grieving a friend might be the best internet comment ever
When someone is hit with the sudden loss of a friend or loved one, words rarely feel like enough. Yet, more than a decade ago, a wise Redditor named GSnow shared thoughts so profound they still bring comfort to grieving hearts today.
Originally posted around 2011, the now-famous reply was rediscovered when Upvoted, an official Reddit publication, featured it again to remind everyone of its enduring truth. It began as a simple plea for help: “My friend just died. I don't know what to do.”
What followed was a piece of writing that many consider one of the internet’s best comments of all time. It remains shared across social media, grief forums, and personal messages to this day because its honesty and metaphor speak to the raw reality of loss and the slow, irregular path toward healing.
Below is GSnow’s full reply, unchanged, in all its gentle, wave-crashing beauty:
Why this advice still matters
Mental health professionals and grief counselors often describe bereavement in stages or phases, but GSnow’s “wave theory” gives an image more relatable for many. Rather than a linear process, grief surges and retreats—sometimes triggered by a song, a place, or a simple morning cup of coffee.
In recent years, this metaphor has found renewed relevance. Communities on Reddit, TikTok, and grief support groups frequently reshare it to help explain the unpredictable nature of mourning.
Many readers say this analogy helps them feel less alone, giving them permission to ride each wave of grief rather than fight it.
Finding comfort in shared wisdom
Since this comment first surfaced, countless people have posted their own stories underneath it, thanking GSnow and passing the words to others facing fresh heartbreak. It’s proof that sometimes, the internet can feel like a global support group—strangers linked by shared loss and hope.
For those searching for more support today, organizations like The Dougy Center, GriefShare, and local bereavement groups offer compassionate resources. If you or someone you know is struggling with intense grief, please reach out to mental health professionals who can help navigate these deep waters.
When grief comes crashing like the ocean, remember these words—and hang on. There is life between the waves.
This article originally appeared four years ago.