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GFF College Dining Survey Responses

Southern Connecticut State University

New Haven

Connecticut

Survey Date:

Apr 2, 2019

Survey 1 of 1

Student:

Freshman

With:

Celiac Disease

Student's Summary Assessment:

College Dining:

C+

Surrounding Area:

B+

Rationale for Grades Given

They run out of food a lot

Moes

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)

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?

Somewhat 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

Not that I know of

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

More gluten free pizza and pasta

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

Activities with no gluten free options

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?

Find fun salad recipes

Meal Plans:

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

Unlimited meal plan

Dorms:

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

Smartfood

Getting Started:

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

Bring frozen meals

Socializing:

Advice on managing parties or dinners out with friends?

N/a

Other:

Any other advice or comments?

It gets better

Meal Plans:

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