GFF College Dining Survey Responses

Auburn University

Auburn

Alabama

Colleges

Survey Date:

Dec 27, 2023

Survey 1 of 1

Student:

Sophomore

With:

Egg Allergy, Milk Allergy

Student's Summary Assessment:

College Dining:

B+

Surrounding Area:

B

Rationale for Grades Given

I have good options but they feel limited at times

There are lots of options but lots of them are local and don’t have a plan for feeding kids with allergy’s

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?

Add details to help us better understand your food restrictions (e.g. sensitivity level, potential reaction, need for EPI pen)

Deathly allergic

Details About this Student's College Dining Experience

Does your college handle food restrictions as you expected when you decided to attend?

Not at all 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

Allergic reaction where I had to go to the hospital

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

Yes an allergy free station at the dining hall

If you were in charge of dining, what would you change? Would your school be open to suggestions?

All I would limit the allergy food for the kids with allergy’s

Describe your biggest challenge managing your food restrictions at college and how you deal with it

Picking new things to try

Advice for Incoming Students:

Housing:

Did your food restrictions impact your housing decisions? Any dorm recommendations

No I think you can live anywhere with how many options there are

Dining Halls:

Any advice for managing dining halls? Favorite dining halls? Any to avoid?

Both village dining and edge have options but edge is open more often

Meal Plans:

Describe your meal plans over the year(s). What's mandatory? Any suggestions?

5 meals + dining dollars

Dorms:

Any advice for eating in the dorms? Favorite snacks? Places that deliver?

I don’t deliver food but snacks but popcorn was a good snack in the dorm

Getting Started:

What should students do before school starts or when they first arrive?

Make sure to have a plan for a reaction

Socializing:

Advice on managing parties or dinners out with friends?

Don’t be scared to tell people your situation

Other:

Any other advice or comments?

No

Meal Plans:

GFF College Dining Survey Responses

Auburn University

Auburn

Alabama

Survey Date:

Dec 27, 2023

Survey 1 of 1

Student:

Sophomore

With:

Egg Allergy, Milk Allergy

Student's Summary Assessment:

College Dining:

B+

Surrounding Area:

B

Rationale for Grades Given

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?

​

Add details to help us better understand your food restrictions (e.g. sensitivity level, potential reaction, need for EPI pen)

Deathly allergic

Details About this Student's College Dining Experience

Does your college handle food restrictions as you expected when you decided to attend?

Not at all 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

Allergic reaction where I had to go to the hospital

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

Yes an allergy free station at the dining hall

If you were in charge of dining, what would you change? Would your school be open to suggestions?

All I would limit the allergy food for the kids with allergy’s

Describe your biggest challenge managing your food restrictions at college and how you deal with it

Picking new things to try

Advice for Incoming Students:

Housing:

Did your food restrictions impact your housing decisions? Any dorm recommendations

No I think you can live anywhere with how many options there are

Dining Halls:

Any advice for managing dining halls? Favorite dining halls? Any to avoid?

Both village dining and edge have options but edge is open more often

Meal Plans:

Describe your meal plans over the year(s). What's mandatory? Any suggestions?

5 meals + dining dollars

Dorms:

Any advice for eating in the dorms? Favorite snacks? Places that deliver?

I don’t deliver food but snacks but popcorn was a good snack in the dorm

Getting Started:

What should students do before school starts or when they first arrive?

Make sure to have a plan for a reaction

Socializing:

Advice on managing parties or dinners out with friends?

Don’t be scared to tell people your situation

Other:

Any other advice or comments?

No

Meal Plans: