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GFF College Dining Survey Responses

University of Georgia

Athens

Georgia

Survey Date:

Aug 29, 2022

Survey 1 of 1

Student:

Freshman

With:

Celiac Disease

Student's Summary Assessment:

College Dining:

B+

Surrounding Area:

A

Rationale for Grades Given

They have safe options but lack certain staples like chicken fingers

So far the small places I have been were good. I got cookie dough from Alumni Cookie dough in town!!

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 stomach pain

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?

NO

If Yes, describe each incident and how your school responded

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

Yes. I was shown around the main dining hall

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?

More variety and no

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

I’m not sure yet

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?

Ask. Everyone is as helpful as they can be

Meal Plans:

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

Unlimited in the five dining halls

Dorms:

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

Lots of snacks!

Getting Started:

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

Set up a meeting with Disability office and ask to meet with head chefs

Socializing:

Advice on managing parties or dinners out with friends?

Not sure yet

Other:

Any other advice or comments?

No

Meal Plans:

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