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Advocating for inclusive, safe dining for
college students with food restrictions
GFF College Dining Survey Responses
Millersville University
Millersville
Pennsylvania
Survey Date:
Apr 11, 2024
Survey 1 of 2
Student:
Senior
With:
Other
Student's Summary Assessment:
College Dining:
B
Surrounding Area:
C
Rationale for Grades Given
My tongue doesn't really work cause of the allergies and there is always food.
I never leave campus so I don't know
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)
I allergic to the Lamiaceae family of plants and the fruit of the Solanaceae family of plants.
Lamiaceae is also known as the mint family and includes basil, mint, rosemary, sage, savory, marjoram, oregano, hyssop, thyme, lavender, perilla, other stuff like that.
Solanaceae is also known as the nightshade family or better known as the pepper family (like the bells and chilis), I believe I'm only allergic to the fruit because I don't have any noticeable reactions to pure potatoes.
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?
YES
If Yes, describe each incident and how your school responded
Oh I mean I don't think you can make food without giving me something I am allergic too. And it hasn't killed me yet so it's not like I am super worried about it. It's whatever at this point food just hurts.
Did you register your food restriction with the disabilities office? If yes, describe
No. I can do that?
Are there resources to help with nutritious, safe dining (e.g. dietician)? If yes, describe
Not sure.
If you were in charge of dining, what would you change? Would your school be open to suggestions?
Not sure.
Describe your biggest challenge managing your food restrictions at college and how you deal with it
I can't manage it anywhere in the world the college just happens to be in the world.
Advice for Incoming Students:
Housing:
Did your food restrictions impact your housing decisions? Any dorm recommendations
No but again, I'm a unique case
Dining Halls:
Any advice for managing dining halls? Favorite dining halls? Any to avoid?
The upper deck will make you stuff special
Meal Plans:
Describe your meal plans over the year(s). What's mandatory? Any suggestions?
Mandatory if your in the dorms. People complain but people like to complain and I think are just babies
Dorms:
Any advice for eating in the dorms? Favorite snacks? Places that deliver?
I paid for my meal plan I'm not spending more money on food.
Getting Started:
What should students do before school starts or when they first arrive?
The dining halls are usually open the first day, before that I don't know.
Socializing:
Advice on managing parties or dinners out with friends?
Again I don't try to hard, food just hurts
Other:
Any other advice or comments?
Meal Plans:
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