GFF College Dining Survey Responses

Concord University

Athens

West Virginia

Colleges

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: