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GFF College Dining Survey Responses

University of Maryland

College Park

Maryland

Survey Date:

Apr 28, 2025

Survey 1 of 3

Student:

Senior

With:

Celiac Disease

Student's Summary Assessment:

College Dining:

C+

Surrounding Area:

B

Rationale for Grades Given

They have gluten free options but when I was required to eat at the dining hall there were multiple occasions where I fell ill.

Good restaurants in the area

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)

I am extremely sensitive to cross contact and avoid it at all costs.

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

Basic apology.

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

Dietician but she was not that helpful

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

More care toward cross contact at all of the dining halls.

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

Frat parties. Research ahead of time.

Advice for Incoming Students:

Housing:

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

Request a dorm near Yahentimitsi as it has the gluten free station.

Dining Halls:

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

see above.

Meal Plans:

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

dining plan required if you live on campus. i moved off campus into an apartment after freshman year.

Dorms:

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

Burtons nearby delivers and is super great about keeping food safe

Getting Started:

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

contact the dietitian

Socializing:

Advice on managing parties or dinners out with friends?

bring your own drinks

Other:

Any other advice or comments?

Meal Plans:

GFF College Dining Survey responses come directly from students and do not reflect the viewpoints or opinions of Gluten Free Friends.

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