GFF College Dining Survey Responses

Thomas Jefferson University

Philadelphia

Pennsylvania

Colleges

Survey Date:

Dec 16, 2024

Survey 1 of 1

Student:

Senior

With:

Egg Allergy, Milk Allergy, Peanut Allergy, Soy Allergy, Tree Nut Allergy

Student's Summary Assessment:

College Dining:

A

Surrounding Area:

A+

Rationale for Grades Given

Chef Chris, Rob, and the other dining staff at Jefferson are absolutely amazing. They are allergy conscious, trained well, and are just genuinely kind people. They are always looking out for me and my friend who is gluten free, and I know I can count on them. They even have a shaker with my name on it for chai lattes and other drinks!

I had my first Philly Cheesesteak because of Chef Chris! The portions are always great, too.

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?

Add details to help us better understand your food restrictions (e.g. sensitivity level, potential reaction, need for EPI pen)

I am anaphylactic to milk and eggs and sensitive to soy and tree nuts. One bite of milk or eggs, I will need an EpiPen and possibly two if I eat more than that.

Details About this Student's College Dining Experience

Does your college handle food restrictions as you expected when you decided to attend?

Mostly 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

Unfortunately, I had two reactions (one week away from each other) from the dining hall in freshman year. They responded so well and even implemented a new system for me. Afterwards, I have been fine and Chef Chris has insisted on making my food himself.

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

Yes. I got a single dorm and a single apartment in freshman and then sophomore year, both with no extra charge, and that would not have been possible without the accessibilities office.

Are there resources to help with nutritious, safe dining (e.g. dietician)? If yes, describe

Yes, but I have never used them.

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

I would want a fully allergen free station on both dining halls. I believe they would be open to my suggestions!

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

Organizing my day around picking up the food from the dining hall in freshmen year. I also had to email the chef every day with what I wanted, and it was hard to keep track of everything while balancing school and extracurriculars - but I got through it by remembering the gratitude I have for the school.

Advice for Incoming Students:

Housing:

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

Yes, ask for a single.

Dining Halls:

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

No

Meal Plans:

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

The freshman year plan is mandatory and you have to eat from the dining hall.

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?

Make a meeting with accessibility and dining services so they know your name and face!

GFF College Dining Survey Responses

Thomas Jefferson University

Philadelphia

Pennsylvania

Survey Date:

Dec 16, 2024

Survey 1 of 1

Student:

Senior

With:

Egg Allergy, Milk Allergy, Peanut Allergy, Soy Allergy, Tree Nut Allergy

Student's Summary Assessment:

College Dining:

A

Surrounding Area:

A+

Rationale for Grades Given

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?

​

Add details to help us better understand your food restrictions (e.g. sensitivity level, potential reaction, need for EPI pen)

I am anaphylactic to milk and eggs and sensitive to soy and tree nuts. One bite of milk or eggs, I will need an EpiPen and possibly two if I eat more than that.

Details About this Student's College Dining Experience

Does your college handle food restrictions as you expected when you decided to attend?

Mostly 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

Unfortunately, I had two reactions (one week away from each other) from the dining hall in freshman year. They responded so well and even implemented a new system for me. Afterwards, I have been fine and Chef Chris has insisted on making my food himself.

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

Yes. I got a single dorm and a single apartment in freshman and then sophomore year, both with no extra charge, and that would not have been possible without the accessibilities office.

Are there resources to help with nutritious, safe dining (e.g. dietician)? If yes, describe

Yes, but I have never used them.

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

I would want a fully allergen free station on both dining halls. I believe they would be open to my suggestions!

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

Advice for Incoming Students:

Housing:

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

Yes, ask for a single.

Dining Halls:

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

No

Meal Plans:

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

The freshman year plan is mandatory and you have to eat from the dining hall.

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?

Make a meeting with accessibility and dining services so they know your name and face!

Socializing:

Advice on managing parties or dinners out with friends?

Make sure all your friends know the severity and wash hands!

Other:

Any other advice or comments?

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Meal Plans: