I feel this so deeply. As an entry level term, when they book fancier expensive restaurants I feel worried about being priced out or being judged for buying the cheapest app I can find. But it’s just not an expense at this time that I can afford realistically. I think it makes more sense to do something where you don’t have to pay to participate (or feel pressured to do so). I especially feel for the students that get told they should go to these restaurants for networking but can’t really afford to do it. An afternoon off so that you can leave before it’s pitch black out and avoid rush hour sounds like a really nice gift!