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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:
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