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GFF College Dining Survey Responses

New York University

New York

New York

Survey Date:

Jun 4, 2019

Survey 1 of 1

Student:

Junior

With:

Celiac Disease

Student's Summary Assessment:

College Dining:

A-

Surrounding Area:

A

Rationale for Grades Given

Always stuff I could eat, dedicated gluten free dish every meal plus other dishes that can be made gluten free or are already gluten free

Dining halls or I cook or chipotle

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)

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?

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

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

Yes

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

Better labeling

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

Repetitive meals

Advice for Incoming Students:

Housing:

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

No

Dining Halls:

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

Read the signs

Meal Plans:

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

Meal swipes and dining dollars

Dorms:

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

I just use local supermarkets with many options

Getting Started:

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

Assess your options

Socializing:

Advice on managing parties or dinners out with friends?

Don’t

Other:

Any other advice or comments?

No

Meal Plans:

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