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Advocating for inclusive, safe dining for college students with food restrictions
GFF College Dining Survey Responses
Florida State University
Tallahassee
Florida
Survey Date:
Nov 6, 2022
Survey 1 of 1
Student:
Senior
With:
Milk Allergy
Student's Summary Assessment:
College Dining:
B-
Surrounding Area:
D
Rationale for Grades Given
The allergen table only had meat options, anyone who was vegan and needed the allergen table couldnt eat
There arent a lot of restaurants that are safe to eat at
Details About this Student's Food Restrictions
How many years ago were you diagnosed with food allergies or celiac disease?
5+
If you indicated celiac or gluten intolerance, how sensitive are you to gluten?
Add details to help us better understand your food restrictions (e.g. sensitivity level, potential reaction, need for EPI pen)
Intense pain
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?
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?
Having dairy-free options without meat
Describe your biggest challenge managing your food restrictions at college and how you deal with it
Some things are dairy free but not vegetarian
Advice for Incoming Students:
Housing:
Did your food restrictions impact your housing decisions? Any dorm recommendations
Yes i had to get a dorm w a kitchen
Dining Halls:
Any advice for managing dining halls? Favorite dining halls? Any to avoid?
Avoid all of them
Meal Plans:
Describe your meal plans over the year(s). What's mandatory? Any suggestions?
Didn’t do a meal plan, went in there a few times & had nothing to eat. Following years I had my own kitchen
Dorms:
Any advice for eating in the dorms? Favorite snacks? Places that deliver?
Sweet pea cafe in town is vegan
Getting Started:
What should students do before school starts or when they first arrive?
Try to find a place w safe foods
Socializing:
Advice on managing parties or dinners out with friends?
Eat beforehand
Other:
Any other advice or comments?
N/a
Meal Plans:
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