GFF College Dining Survey Responses

Lock Haven University

Lock Haven

Pennsylvania

Colleges

Survey Date:

Mar 29, 2019

Survey 1 of 1

Student:

Senior

With:

Celiac Disease

Student's Summary Assessment:

College Dining:

C-

Surrounding Area:

C

Rationale for Grades Given

The staff is very uninformed and rude regarding allergies

OIP is the only restaurant I can eat at

Details About this Student's Food Restrictions

How many years ago were you diagnosed with food allergies or celiac disease?

3-5

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?

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

The school did nothing

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

Yes

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?

I would train the staff to be knowledgeable on allergens

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

I have to cook my own food now. It's very frustrating.

Advice for Incoming Students:

Housing:

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

Yes, I ended up moving off campus so I could eat

Dining Halls:

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

Just eat in your dorm

Meal Plans:

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

I had a full meal plan for 2 years. My school required that I get the largest meal plan

Dorms:

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

Van's has excellent snacks. Look at labels in soups.

Getting Started:

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

Meet with disability services and know what you're getting into foodwise

Socializing:

Advice on managing parties or dinners out with friends?

I don't drink

Other:

Any other advice or comments?

No

Meal Plans: