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GFF College Dining Survey Responses

James Madison University

Harrisonburg

Pennsylvania

Survey Date:

Nov 24, 2024

Survey 1 of 1

Student:

Freshman

With:

Celiac Disease

Student's Summary Assessment:

College Dining:

B-

Surrounding Area:

C+

Rationale for Grades Given

Limited to one hot meal at each meal and no alternates or sides or dessert or fresh veggies fruits
Not open for breakfast
Not open Fri dinner through Sunday dinner

Only one gf bakery (very limited and no avail menu ahead), expensive sit down $35 salmon and reservations needed
No fast food except chik fila

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?

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)

Severe vomiting within hours of exposure followed by GERD, brain fog, migraines for days following
minor cross is gassy, reflux , bloating, crampy

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?

NO

If Yes, describe each incident and how your school responded

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Did you register your food restriction with the disabilities office? If yes, describe

Yes - nutritional and access to locked room for snacks (often expired) own fridge and year round ac

Are there resources to help with nutritious, safe dining (e.g. dietician)? If yes, describe

Dietician but she repeatedly indicates she does understand celiac needs versus gf

If you were in charge of dining, what would you change? Would your school be open to suggestions?

More options
Expanded hours and location
Reduced requirements for unlimited meal plan
Access to grab and go for salads fruits sandwiches soups

Describe your biggest challenge managing your food restrictions at college and how you deal with it

Limited - always hungry - social exclusion almost always
Buy my own, almost always prepare my own, end up eating snacks

Advice for Incoming Students:

Housing:

Did your food restrictions impact your housing decisions?  Any dorm recommendations

Yes - ask for year round ac for hot flashes and reduced occupancy bath

Dining Halls:

Any advice for managing dining halls?  Favorite dining halls? Any to avoid?

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Meal Plans:

Describe your meal plans over the year(s). What's mandatory? Any suggestions? 

Unlimited and yet not available for celiac

Dorms:

Any advice for eating in the dorms? Favorite snacks? Places that deliver? 

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Getting Started:

What should students do before school starts or when they first arrive?

Disability office; res life; dining director although it won’t change anything
Tour and have a plan for meals between classes or socially

Socializing:

Advice on managing parties or dinners out with friends?

Be prepared to eat snacks and always carry food

Other:

Any other advice or comments?

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Meal Plans:

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