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Advocating for inclusive, safe dining for college students with food restrictions
GFF College Dining Survey Responses
Gaston College
Dallas
North Carolina
Survey Date:
Oct 23, 2022
Survey 1 of 1
Student:
Junior
With:
Other (describe below)
Student's Summary Assessment:
College Dining:
A
Surrounding Area:
A
Rationale for Grades Given
Food available on campus to students
Lots of restaurants and places to eat
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)
No allergies
Details About this Student's College Dining Experience
Does your college handle food restrictions as you expected when you decided to attend?
Totally yes, was 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?
Longer hours
Describe your biggest challenge managing your food restrictions at college and how you deal with it
Cook at home
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?
Find where you can eat or make own food at home
Meal Plans:
Describe your meal plans over the year(s). What's mandatory? Any suggestions?
Food trucks / chick fil a on campus
Dorms:
Any advice for eating in the dorms? Favorite snacks? Places that deliver?
Make allergies known
Getting Started:
What should students do before school starts or when they first arrive?
Talk to the school about their restrictions
Socializing:
Advice on managing parties or dinners out with friends?
Make restrictions known
Other:
Any other advice or comments?
No
Meal Plans:
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