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GFF College Dining Survey Responses
College of Charleston
Charleston
South Carolina
Survey Date:
Feb 25, 2019
Survey 1 of 2
Student:
Senior
With:
Celiac Disease
Student's Summary Assessment:
College Dining:
D
Surrounding Area:
B+
Rationale for Grades Given
The “allergen free” food section was genuinely terrible. I lost around 20lbs freshman year because I didn’t want to eat anything. They did offer gluten free pizza but there was no guarantee it wouldn’t have cross contamination and the workers were never pleasant about making it for you.
Caviar and bananas, co, brown dog deli
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?
["Very: React to small amounts"]
Add details to help us better understand your food restrictions (e.g. sensitivity level, potential reaction, need for EPI pen)
Completed original celiac survey which did not ask about other food allergies
Details About this Student's College Dining Experience
Does your college handle food restrictions as you expected when you decided to attend?
Somewhat what I expected
Have you had a reation from eating in your dining hall?
YES
If Yes, describe each incident and how your school responded
I got glutened and the school didn’t do anything
Did you register your food restriction with the disabilities office? If yes, describe
I have ADD but they don’t have you register for food sensitivities
Are there resources to help with nutritious, safe dining (e.g. dietician)? If yes, describe
Maybe? I heard about it but never interacted with them
If you were in charge of dining, what would you change? Would your school be open to suggestions?
I would make sure the staff actually knows what gluten is, and what foods have it in it. And I would make sure they didn’t react so terribly when asked to make a gluten free pizza or sandwich. They might but I don’t think the changes would stick. I would also totally overhaul the menu and make it actually decent and not just over cooked meat and mushy vegetables
Describe your biggest challenge managing your food restrictions at college and how you deal with it
Honestly it was just finding enough food to feed me. And I didn’t manage it well I lost a ton of weight
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?
Honestly get the smallest meal plan you can and try to avoid eating there
Meal Plans:
Describe your meal plans over the year(s). What's mandatory? Any suggestions?
I only had a meal plan freshman year because the food was so bad
Dorms:
Any advice for eating in the dorms? Favorite snacks? Places that deliver?
Get a freezer that can hold frozen meals
Getting Started:
What should students do before school starts or when they first arrive?
Idk
Socializing:
Advice on managing parties or dinners out with friends?
Bro bring your own
Other:
Any other advice or comments?
Nope
Meal Plans:
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