Say Hi to Michelle from VeganBreak! April 13, 2009

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As a former college student group president, Michelle got lots of experience talking to people about veganism and animal rights. Of course, she wasn't going to let a pesky little thing like graduation stop her from helping students both locally and nationally. Enter, VeganBreak.com.

For a quick taste of what Michelle does to help animals online, check out this fun video she put together about finding vegan dining options on campus, and then make sure to read the interview I did with her below!

How important do you think it is for students to ask their school for better vegetarian and vegan options on campus?

I believe it is incredibly important for students to speak up and ask their schools for better veg options on campus. You are paying for that food and the dining halls are catering to the students, so if they hear that students want more veg options, they have every reason to listen! By making your college more veg-friendly, you not only improve your own veg experience, but you make it easier for other students to go vegan too. And for those of you who are shy (like me) don't be afraid to speak up, even if your voice shakes. Remember, you're not just speaking for yourself. You are speaking for the animals, who have no voice. They need you.

You were the president of your college student animal rights group. What kinds of things did your group do to promote veganism on campus?

My college group, the Case Animal Rights & Ethics Society, focused a lot on vegan outreach. By far the most effective form of outreach we did was leafleting where we passed out literature about animal agriculture and veg starter guides. We also presented movie nights with free vegan munchies and sponsored speakers.

Which foods do you think every college student should have in their mini-fridge?

Some great vegan goods to keep stocked in your mini-fridge are soymilk, hummus, carrots, pita bread, veggie dogs or other meat substitutes, soy yogurt, and tofutti cream cheese. Soy pudding is also delicious if you can find it. And if you've got a mini freezer as well, be sure to stock up on some Tofutti Cuties (delicious vegan ice cream sandwiches)!

But the most valuable foods to keep on hand in college are foods that don't need to be refrigerated—foods that you can carry around with you all day and that you can order online if you don't have access to a good grocery store. Some of my favorites are Tings, Clif Bars, Nana's Cookies, Annie Chung's Noodle Bowls, and Amy's soups. I'm currently working on an e-store for VeganBreak.com that will feature a bunch of these foods and will hopefully be a great resource for college students, so look out for that!

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