GFF College Dining Survey Responses

Middlebury College

Middlebury

Vermont

Colleges

Survey Date:

May 1, 2025

Survey 1 of 3

Student:

Freshman

With:

Celiac Disease, Milk Allergy

Student's Summary Assessment:

College Dining:

F

Surrounding Area:

F

Rationale for Grades Given

Dining halls do not have to prepare and serve food that is free of cross contamination.

Explained above

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)

Terrible reaction to even the slightest cross contamination

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

I became seriously ill from cross contaminated food in Proctor and in my suite from careless roommates.

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?

Have a dedicated area for Celiacs. Better yet, get certified gluten free areas like Auburn University.

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

I left the University and didn't finish my program. Until the situation changes, I cannot return.

Advice for Incoming Students:

Housing:

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

Yes, I opted for a suite to have access to a kitchen but unless you have fantastic roommates that happen to have celiac you'll be surrounded by things you cannot invest i.e. pizza, beer, bread sticks etc...

Dining Halls:

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

Avoid all

Meal Plans:

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

I left Middlebury

Dorms:

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

Getting Started:

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

Socializing:

Advice on managing parties or dinners out with friends?

Other:

Any other advice or comments?

Meal Plans:

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GFF College Dining Survey Responses

Middlebury College

Middlebury

Vermont

Survey Date:

May 1, 2025

Survey 1 of 3

Student:

Freshman

With:

Celiac Disease, Milk Allergy

Student's Summary Assessment:

College Dining:

F

Surrounding Area:

F

Rationale for Grades Given

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)

Terrible reaction to even the slightest cross contamination

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

I became seriously ill from cross contaminated food in Proctor and in my suite from careless roommates.

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?

Have a dedicated area for Celiacs. Better yet, get certified gluten free areas like Auburn University.

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

I left the University and didn't finish my program. Until the situation changes, I cannot return.

Advice for Incoming Students:

Housing:

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

Yes, I opted for a suite to have access to a kitchen but unless you have fantastic roommates that happen to have celiac you'll be surrounded by things you cannot invest i.e. pizza, beer, bread sticks etc...

Dining Halls:

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

Avoid all

Meal Plans:

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

I left Middlebury

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?

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Socializing:

Advice on managing parties or dinners out with friends?

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Other:

Any other advice or comments?

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Meal Plans: