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GFF College Dining Survey Responses

Saint Joseph’s University

Patchogue

New York

Survey Date:

Oct 24, 2022

Survey 1 of 1

Student:

Senior

With:

Milk Allergy

Student's Summary Assessment:

College Dining:

B+

Surrounding Area:

B-

Rationale for Grades Given

Good amount of food for students with restrictions

Not many places other than grocery stores

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)

Wide spread bodily sickness non life threatening

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?

NO

If Yes, describe each incident and how your school responded

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

Yes I registered it under allergies

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?

A separate second for allergen friendly foods

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

Figuring out of foods has dairy I will look the food up to check

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?

At a label stating what allergens are in each food more visibly

Meal Plans:

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

No meal plan

Dorms:

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

Bring lots of snacks to school

Getting Started:

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

Find out how to request a food if the food served has something your allergic to

Socializing:

Advice on managing parties or dinners out with friends?

Try to eat before the party there are often a lot of allergens at parties

Other:

Any other advice or comments?

No

Meal Plans:

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