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GFF College Dining Survey Responses

Seattle Central College

Seattle

Washington

Survey Date:

Oct 6, 2019

Survey 1 of 1

Student:

Sophomore

With:

Celiac Disease

Student's Summary Assessment:

College Dining:

D

Surrounding Area:

B

Rationale for Grades Given

No real food options on campus

There are a lot but they are expensive. Nearby is capital cider, and there are a few smaller places to eat but again it's more of a sit down restaurant and it's more expensive

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?

Not at all 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

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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?

I would have affordable certified celiac safe options and also have a few hot meal options AFTER training staff, maybe having a seperate fryer and a small dedicated food prep area. I dont think they would be open to these options at all.

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

Literally no food on campus

Advice for Incoming Students:

Housing:

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

I dont live in a dorm. It did impact my housing decision in that it made choosing a roommate a little harder- needed to make sure she does not bake and understands seperate dishes, utensils, and that we cannot share food.

Dining Halls:

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

Always bring snacks, be prepared to just not eat with everyone

Meal Plans:

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

It's a community college and there is a cafe that serves coffee & breakfast, and an atrium with a cafeteria style food area. There are basically NO gluten free options aside from drinks. The vending machines have one or two options, popcorn, chips and fruit snacks. That's it. If I am hungry there arent very many options nearby either unless I have time for a sit down meal or go further from campus. I usually always bring food but that's tough when I have 2 hour classes back to back or have a class right after work.

Dorms:

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

No dorms.

Getting Started:

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

Wipe everything down. Wash hands often. Plan food.

Socializing:

Advice on managing parties or dinners out with friends?

BYOB for parties, Google which brands of alcohol you can have and try to memorize it.

Other:

Any other advice or comments?

No

Meal Plans:

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