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GFF College Dining Survey Responses

University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa

Alabama

Survey Date:

Nov 27, 2024

Survey 1 of 2

Student:

Senior

With:

Celiac Disease

Student's Summary Assessment:

College Dining:

A+

Surrounding Area:

A+

Rationale for Grades Given

They have a whole room for just gluten free. No cross contamination. Can make pizza and burgers and such if asked

Same as before

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)

Celiac

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

Register with ODS

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

Dining personnel

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

Nothing

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

Nothing

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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