The age-old controversy has been settled: you can make very fine vegetarian quesadillas using Double Gloucester in place of Cheddar. Given the limited ingredients required (tortillas, beans, tomatoes, cheese, hot sauce) and the ease of preparation, this is an ideal choice for a semi-involved student supper.
A simple student supper, on the basis of my experience, is something like pre-prepared soup reheated or sandwiches. An involved student supper – such as one might actually serve a guest – varies enormously depending upon the capabilities of the student making it. As the paragraph above suggests, my abilities are very limited, though they are growing slowly.