GFF College Dining Survey Responses

Coastal Carolina University

Conway

South Carolina

Colleges

Survey Date:

Oct 23, 2022

Survey 1 of 1

Student:

Junior

With:

Gluten Intolerance, Milk Allergy

Student's Summary Assessment:

College Dining:

A-

Surrounding Area:

A

Rationale for Grades Given

They offer many good alternatives for people with food allergies and different diets

There are many locations around that offer many options for people with food allergies

Details About this Student's Food Restrictions

How many years ago were you diagnosed with food allergies or celiac disease?

3-5

If you indicated celiac or gluten intolerance, how sensitive are you to gluten?

["Not Very: Usually do not know if exposed"]

Add details to help us better understand your food restrictions (e.g. sensitivity level, potential reaction, need for EPI pen)

I get stomach pains when I eat certain gluten or dairy products

Details About this Student's College Dining Experience

Does your college handle food restrictions as you expected when you decided to attend?

Totally yes, was what I expected

Have you had a reation from eating in your dining hall?

NO

If Yes, describe each incident and how your school responded

Did you register your food restriction with the disabilities office? If yes, describe

No

Are there resources to help with nutritious, safe dining (e.g. dietician)? If yes, describe

No

If you were in charge of dining, what would you change? Would your school be open to suggestions?

I would include just some more variety

Describe your biggest challenge managing your food restrictions at college and how you deal with it

My biggest challenge is making sure I find time to eat good nutritious meals that fit my dietary restrictions

Advice for Incoming Students:

Housing:

Did your food restrictions impact your housing decisions? Any dorm recommendations

No

Dining Halls:

Any advice for managing dining halls? Favorite dining halls? Any to avoid?

my advice is to look in advance online and see what meals they are having for the day to plan around what I want to get

Meal Plans:

Describe your meal plans over the year(s). What's mandatory? Any suggestions?

I had the meal plan that had mostly dining dollars, but also included a few meal swipes a day where you could get however much food you wanted as one meal.

Dorms:

Any advice for eating in the dorms? Favorite snacks? Places that deliver?

my advice for eating in the dorm is to have easy snacks that are quick and easy to make in a rush and can fit into a busy schedule of going to classes and other activities

Getting Started:

What should students do before school starts or when they first arrive?

I recommend to take advantage of all of the dinning halls and try them all out to see which one works best for you

Socializing:

Advice on managing parties or dinners out with friends?

My advice is to have a good group of friends who will be there too look out for you and make sure u you aren’t exposed to anything you are allergic too

Other:

Any other advice or comments?

Coastal does a great job of accommodating for students, and I have always had so many options that were healthy, fit my food needs, and were delicious!

Meal Plans:

GFF College Dining Survey Responses

Coastal Carolina University

Conway

South Carolina

Survey Date:

Oct 23, 2022

Survey 1 of 1

Student:

Junior

With:

Gluten Intolerance, Milk Allergy

Student's Summary Assessment:

College Dining:

A-

Surrounding Area:

A

Rationale for Grades Given

Details About this Student's Food Restrictions

How many years ago were you diagnosed with food allergies or celiac disease?

3-5

If you indicated celiac or gluten intolerance, how sensitive are you to gluten?

["Not Very: Usually do not know if exposed"]

Add details to help us better understand your food restrictions (e.g. sensitivity level, potential reaction, need for EPI pen)

I get stomach pains when I eat certain gluten or dairy products

Details About this Student's College Dining Experience

Does your college handle food restrictions as you expected when you decided to attend?

Totally yes, was what I expected

Have you had a reation from eating in your dining hall?

NO

If Yes, describe each incident and how your school responded

​

Did you register your food restriction with the disabilities office? If yes, describe

No

Are there resources to help with nutritious, safe dining (e.g. dietician)? If yes, describe

No

If you were in charge of dining, what would you change? Would your school be open to suggestions?

I would include just some more variety

Describe your biggest challenge managing your food restrictions at college and how you deal with it

My biggest challenge is making sure I find time to eat good nutritious meals that fit my dietary restrictions

Advice for Incoming Students:

Housing:

Did your food restrictions impact your housing decisions? Any dorm recommendations

No

Dining Halls:

Any advice for managing dining halls? Favorite dining halls? Any to avoid?

my advice is to look in advance online and see what meals they are having for the day to plan around what I want to get

Meal Plans:

Describe your meal plans over the year(s). What's mandatory? Any suggestions?

I had the meal plan that had mostly dining dollars, but also included a few meal swipes a day where you could get however much food you wanted as one meal.

Dorms:

Any advice for eating in the dorms? Favorite snacks? Places that deliver?

my advice for eating in the dorm is to have easy snacks that are quick and easy to make in a rush and can fit into a busy schedule of going to classes and other activities

Getting Started:

What should students do before school starts or when they first arrive?

I recommend to take advantage of all of the dinning halls and try them all out to see which one works best for you

Socializing:

Advice on managing parties or dinners out with friends?

My advice is to have a good group of friends who will be there too look out for you and make sure u you aren’t exposed to anything you are allergic too

Other:

Any other advice or comments?

Coastal does a great job of accommodating for students, and I have always had so many options that were healthy, fit my food needs, and were delicious!

Meal Plans: