Celiac College Student Survey submitted June, 2019
(emailed student for some clarification on dining hall response)
CollegeFood Service Vendor
Compass Group
What stage are you in college?
Junior
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.
Meal swipes and dining dollars
How many years ago were you diagnosed with celiac?
5+
How sensitive to gluten are you?
Extremely: React to even small traces
How would you describe the worst reaction you have had since diagnosis?
Bad
Does your college handle celiac food restrictions as you expected they would when you selected your school?
Totally yes, was what I expected
Grade your college on feeding celiac students
A-
Explain your rationale for that grade
Always stuff I could eat, dedicated gluten free dish every meal plus other dishes that can be made gluten free or are already gluten free
Check all that apply
My school is small and has only a few dining halls, I can't find any good options in the dining halls at all
Did you register with your students disabilities office for accommodations? If yes, describe.
No
Are there resources (nutritionists, chefs, peer support groups) to help ensure you are receiving safe nutritious food? Describe
Yes
How many times have you been glutenized in your dining hall?
NONE
Describe your biggest celiac challenge at college and how you manage it
Repetitive meals
If you were in charge of your school's dining, what changes would you implement to better feed celiac students? Would your school be open to these suggestions?
Better labeling
Did celiac impact your housing decision? How? Is there a certain dorm you recommend for celiacs? Why?
No
Your advice to new celiac kids for managing the dining halls? Favorite dining hall(s)?
Read the signs
Your advice to new celiac kids for eating in the dorm? Favorite snacks? Places that deliver?
I just use local supermarkets with many options
Your advice to new celiac kids on preparing before they come? Or doing upon first arrival?
Assess your options
Your advice to new celiac kids on managing keg parties and alcohol scene?
Don’t
Grade your college town area for celiac friendliness
A
Favorite places to eat in town or foodshop?
Dining halls or I cook or chipotle
Anything else you would like to add?
No