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GFF College Dining Survey Responses
Santa Clara University
Santa Clara
California
Survey Date:
Dec 12, 2024
Survey 1 of 5
Student:
Junior
With:
Celiac Disease, Shellfish Allergy
Student's Summary Assessment:
College Dining:
C
Surrounding Area:
B
Rationale for Grades Given
Very little gluten free choices, and I have gotten sick from them
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)
Severe celiac
Details About this Student's College Dining Experience
Does your college handle food restrictions as you expected when you decided to attend?
Somewhat 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
No response
Did you register your food restriction with the disabilities office? If yes, describe
Yes, nothing happened
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?
I want actual quality gluten free food, not just UDI’s white bread. I pay 60k to go here lol
Describe your biggest challenge managing your food restrictions at college and how you deal with it
I literally cannot eat at the dining hall because it’s not worth the risk, so it takes all the fun out of the main place people socialize.
Advice for Incoming Students:
Housing:
Did your food restrictions impact your housing decisions? Any dorm recommendations
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?
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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