top of page
Advocating for inclusive, safe dining for college students with food restrictions
GFF College Dining Survey Responses
Elizabethtown College
Elizabethtown
Pennsylvania
Survey Date:
Mar 27, 2019
Survey 1 of 1
Student:
Junior
With:
Celiac Disease
Student's Summary Assessment:
College Dining:
C-
Surrounding Area:
C+
Rationale for Grades Given
They have GF options but they are not very sensitive to cross contamination
Folklore Coffee Shop
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?
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?
Not at all 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
Bad pains and N/A
Did you register your food restriction with the disabilities office? If yes, describe
I tried.
Are there resources to help with nutritious, safe dining (e.g. dietician)? If yes, describe
I suppose but it kind of stopped dead after a while so I just avoid eating there now
If you were in charge of dining, what would you change? Would your school be open to suggestions?
an entire GF section, so there is no chance for cross contamination
Describe your biggest challenge managing your food restrictions at college and how you deal with it
finding GF food that I can have.
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?
n/a
Meal Plans:
Describe your meal plans over the year(s). What's mandatory? Any suggestions?
Unlimited
Dorms:
Any advice for eating in the dorms? Favorite snacks? Places that deliver?
Van's GF waffles, Enjoy Life has good sweets
Getting Started:
What should students do before school starts or when they first arrive?
n/a
Socializing:
Advice on managing parties or dinners out with friends?
check your bottles!
Other:
Any other advice or comments?
n/a
Meal Plans:
bottom of page