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GFF College Dining Survey Responses
Missouri State University
Springfield
Missouri
Survey Date:
Oct 2, 2025
Survey 1 of 2
Student:
Freshman
With:
Celiac Disease, Gluten Intolerance
Student's Summary Assessment:
College Dining:
B-
Surrounding Area:
B+
Rationale for Grades Given
I can't say that there are no options for me but the options I do think the options I am given are mediocre. My main issue is with Blair Shannon and their lack of options and sometimes there are none.
same thing.
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?
Moderate: React sometimes
Add details to help us better understand your food restrictions (e.g. sensitivity level, potential reaction, need for EPI pen)
I have been gluten free for 9 years so I have built up a tolerance for cross contamination.
Details About this Student's College Dining Experience
Does your college handle food restrictions as you expected when you decided to attend?
Mostly not 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?
Include more appetizing options and give me options for all meals of the day
Describe your biggest challenge managing your food restrictions at college and how you deal with it
I can go to Garst or Heitz for a gluten free meal but sometimes I just don't have time to walk the mile across campus just for lunch
Advice for Incoming Students:
Housing:
Did your food restrictions impact your housing decisions? Any dorm recommendations
No they didnt but I would reccomend being in a building closer to Garst.
Dining Halls:
Any advice for managing dining halls? Favorite dining halls? Any to avoid?
Meal Plans:
Describe your meal plans over the year(s). What's mandatory? Any suggestions?
Dorms:
Any advice for eating in the dorms? Favorite snacks? Places that deliver?
Target delivers groceries to dorms but I just recommend buying lunch food like sandwhich supplies.
Getting Started:
What should students do before school starts or when they first arrive?
stock up on snacks.
Socializing:
Advice on managing parties or dinners out with friends?
Other:
Any other advice or comments?
Meal Plans:
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