GFF College Dining Survey submitted October 22, 2022
Describe your food restrictions by checking all relevant boxes
Gluten Intolerance, Milk Allergy
Grade your college on feeding students with your food restrictions
A-
Explain your rationale for that grade
They offer many good alternatives for people with food allergies and different diets
What stage are you in college?
Junior
How many years ago were you diagnosed with food allergies or celiac disease?
3-5
Please use this space to provide details that would help us better understand your food restrictions. Include your reaction if exposed to the foods you are avoiding. Please mention if you carry an epi-pen.
I get stomach pains when I eat certain gluten or dairy products
If you indicated that you have celiac disease or are gluten intolerant, how sensitive are you to gluten?
Not Very: Usually do not know if exposed
Does your college handle food restrictions as you expected they would when you selected your school?
Totally yes, was what I expected
Check all boxes that apply to your college experience
My school has only a few dining halls, Ability to feed me is fairly consistent across dining halls, I feel safe eating at any dining hall on campus, I have sufficient options at all of the dining halls, Ability to eat well was a critical part of my college selection process
Have you had a reaction from eating in your dining hall?
NO
Please describe your meal plan for each year there so far. Include if your school required any of these decisions. If you are eating in a greek house or other club type arrangement include that as well.
I had the meal plan that had mostly dining dollars, but also included a few meal swipes a day where you could get however much food you wanted as one meal.
Did you register your food restrictions with your students disabilities office for accommodations? If yes, describe.
Are there resources (nutritionists, chefs, peer support groups) to help ensure you are receiving safe nutritious food? If yes, describe.
If you were in charge of your school's dining, what changes would you implement to better feed students with your food restrictions? Would your school be open to these suggestions?
I would include just some more variety
Describe your biggest challenge with managing your food restrictions at college and how you deal with it
My biggest challenge is making sure I find time to eat good nutritious meals that fit my dietary restrictions
Did your food restrictions impact your housing decision? How? Is there a certain dorm you recommend for those with food restrictions? Why?
No
What's your advice for managing the dining halls with your food restrictions? Favorite dining hall(s)? Any dining halls to avoid?
my advice is to look in advance online and see what meals they are having for the day to plan around what I want to get
What's your advice for eating in the dorm with your food restrictions? Favorite snacks? Places that deliver?
my advice for eating in the dorm is to have easy snacks that are quick and easy to make in a rush and can fit into a busy schedule of going to classes and other activities
What do you recommend new students with food restrictions do before school starts? Or when they first arrive?
I recommend taking advantage of all of the dining halls and trying them all out to see which one works best for you
What's your advice on managing the party scene with your food restrictions?
My advice is to have a good group of friends who will be there to look out for you and make sure u you aren’t exposed to anything you are allergic too
Grade your college town area for feeding people with your food restrictions
A
Explain your grade. What are your favorite places to eat in town or foodshop?
There are many locations around that offer many options for people with food allergies
Anything else you would like to add?
Coastal does a great job of accommodating for students, and I have always had so many options that were healthy, fit my food needs, and were delicious!