GFF College Dining Survey submitted January 2023
Describe your food restrictions by checking all relevant boxes
Peanut Allergy
Grade your college on feeding students with your food restrictions
A
Explain your rationale for that grade
I have a peanut allergy and the dining hall is nut free
What stage are you in college?
Sophomore
How many years ago were you diagnosed with food allergies or celiac disease?
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 cannot eat peanuts and I do carry an epi-pen
Does your college handle food restrictions as you expected they would when you selected your school?
Mostly what I expected
Check all boxes that apply to your college experience
My school has only a few 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 small 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 have unlimited meal swipes at the main dining hall on campus
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.
There is a dining hall website
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?
N/A
Describe your biggest challenge with managing your food restrictions at college and how you deal with it
N/A
Did your food restrictions impact your housing decision? How? Is there a certain dorm you recommend for those with food restrictions? Why?
N/A
What's your advice for managing the dining halls with your food restrictions? Favorite dining hall(s)? Any dining halls to avoid?
N/A
What's your advice for eating in the dorm with your food restrictions? Favorite snacks? Places that deliver?
I use DoorDash and UberEats
What do you recommend new students with food restrictions do before school starts? Or when they first arrive?
Definitely check in with the school's dining department
What's your advice on managing the party scene with your food restrictions?
Make sure to be careful regardless of the allergy
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 lots of places to eat with a peanut allergy
Anything else you would like to add?
Thank you for having this survey