by Indy Minkoff & Jayden Aviles
UberEats has emerged as one of the biggest apps in the world. It offers people the chance to get food from anyone, anywhere. For high school students forced to eat disgusting cafeteria food, the extra ten dollars on the meal is often worth the price. One of the primary advantages is the convenience it provides.
As high school students juggle academic commitments, extracurricular activities, and social engagements, time becomes very valuable. Most high school students can’t just leave school whenever they want to get food that actually tastes good. UberEats expands culinary horizons by providing access to a diverse range of restaurants that may not be readily available in the vicinity of the school or students’ homes. This exposure to a variety of foods can expose students to new things and is much healthier, providing different options for students to get food from different food groups.
The app also provides a sense of responsibility. High School students are growing up and being given more control to select the food they want can show a sense of independence and decision making. The main drawback from the app is the cost because the delivery fee costs a lot. However, most will tell you sometimes it’s worth the extra money for the convenience of having food in a situation where you might not be able to go and pick it up. While it might not be best to use the app daily, everyone deserves to treat themselves to food which they can pick from anywhere every once and a while.
For Irvington students, UberEats is shockingly popular. Students from grades 9-12 use the app to get some lunch, or just a snack between classes. For those who might not have a car waiting for them in the Senior Lot, UberEats can make lunch a special occasion. Toby Gordinier, a senior, said that “UberEats has given me the freedom to expand my palate, especially when I didn’t have my licence. I could get food from wherever I want. Oh my goodness I love it so much!”
