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GFF College Dining Survey Responses
University of Maryland
College Park
Maryland
Survey Date:
Dec 12, 2024
Survey 1 of 2
Student:
Freshman
With:
Celiac Disease
Student's Summary Assessment:
College Dining:
A+
Surrounding Area:
A
Rationale for Grades Given
Allergy stations in every dining hall with lots of good options.
Lots of good options in walking distance!
Details About this Student's Food Restrictions
How many years ago were you diagnosed with food allergies or celiac disease?
3-5
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)
No epi pen but reaction occurs
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
No
Are there resources to help with nutritious, safe dining (e.g. dietician)? If yes, describe
there is a dietician that I met with before coming here. there is also an app that shows the menu with allergens for food everyday.
If you were in charge of dining, what would you change? Would your school be open to suggestions?
more breakfast variety!
Describe your biggest challenge managing your food restrictions at college and how you deal with it
social situations. i talk to my friends about it and they are all really good at helping me get safe food.
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?
Chipotle
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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