A unique and interesting part of living at Burton-Conner is the opportunity to cook for yourself. Every suite in Burton-Conner is equipped with a small kitchen including a stove, an oven, a sink, at least one fridge, and enough cabinet space for all the people living in that suite. Residents who cook for themselves commonly buy groceries at Star Market, Trader Joe's, or Whole Foods, which are all about a mile from the dorm. There is also a shuttle that runs from the dorms to Star Market on the weekends, and a shuttle to Costco every other weekend. Cooking for yourself gives you more flexibility than the dining plan, letting you decide exactly what you want to eat and when you want to eat it. It's also a lot of fun experimenting with different recipes and trying new foods. Learning to grocery shop, plan meals, and cook your own food is important practice for living on your own once you graduate, but if you happen to be too busy to cook some nights, students who aren't on the dining plan can still purchase meals in the dining halls, or you could grab something to eat from any of the restaurants in Kendall Square or the Student Center.