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Advocating for inclusive, safe dining for college students with food restrictions
GFF College Dining Survey Responses
Concord University
Athens
West Virginia
Survey Date:
Aug 30, 2022
Survey 1 of 1
Student:
Sophomore
With:
Celiac Disease
Student's Summary Assessment:
College Dining:
B-
Surrounding Area:
A
Rationale for Grades Given
Options are available, but cross contamination plays a huge role
cracker barrel, applebees, chick-fil-a
Details About this Student's Food Restrictions
How many years ago were you diagnosed with food allergies or celiac disease?
1-3
If you indicated celiac or gluten intolerance, how sensitive are you to gluten?
["Extremely: React to even small traces"]
Add details to help us better understand your food restrictions (e.g. sensitivity level, potential reaction, need for EPI pen)
completely gluten free, avoid cross contamination
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
cross contamination. didn’t say anything
Did you register your food restriction with the disabilities office? If yes, describe
Yes. Got out of meal plan
Are there resources to help with nutritious, safe dining (e.g. dietician)? If yes, describe
yes
If you were in charge of dining, what would you change? Would your school be open to suggestions?
Just one completely gluten free bar
Describe your biggest challenge managing your food restrictions at college and how you deal with it
cross contamination, avoid everything that I have the slightest question about
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?
make sure to ask questions if you are unsure!
Meal Plans:
Describe your meal plans over the year(s). What's mandatory? Any suggestions?
I actually dropped my meal plan. The school had to pass it through a board to allow it though, and my doctor had to write a note
Dorms:
Any advice for eating in the dorms? Favorite snacks? Places that deliver?
veggies, dominos gluten free pizza
Getting Started:
What should students do before school starts or when they first arrive?
make sure to talk to the kitchen staff!
Socializing:
Advice on managing parties or dinners out with friends?
do not eat there unless you know how the food was made
Other:
Any other advice or comments?
nope!
Meal Plans:
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