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GFF College Dining Survey Responses

University of Vermont

Burlington

Vermont

Survey Date:

May 18, 2023

Survey 1 of 2

Student:

Recent Grad

With:

Celiac Disease

Student's Summary Assessment:

College Dining:

A

Surrounding Area:

A+

Rationale for Grades Given

I was able to work with the Dietitian, the head chef, and dining staff to create a plan that worked for me. There was one station that was totally gluten free. They gave me a schedule of the meals and on the days they knew I wouldn't like the food, they would make me my own meal. They also would send me home with a bowl of fresh fruit and leafy greens to make a smoothie in my room in the morning. You can also order chicken tenders, pizza, etc. at any point during the day. They have a separate room for gluten free people with a dedicated toaster, fridge, cereal, waffle maker and more! in my 4 years, I never got glutened.

SO many gluten free places in Burlington VT!! The farmhouse restaurant group is my favorite. It truly is a gluten free haven!

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?

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)

Just Gluten, I am HIGHLY sensitive to cross contamination

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

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Did you register your food restriction with the disabilities office? If yes, describe

Yes, I make sure I had my 504 plan in place.

Are there resources to help with nutritious, safe dining (e.g. dietician)? If yes, describe

Yes! There is a RDN and chef.

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

I would make sure there were more daily options that were varied.

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

Late night food, I was the only one who could not eat late night food.

Advice for Incoming Students:

Housing:

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

Yes, I wanted to be in harris millis (there is a dining hall in the building)

Dining Halls:

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

I would avoid trinity, but the rest are great. Redstone dining halls are awesome too for brunch especially.

Meal Plans:

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

Mandatory freshman and sophomore year, I did not jr and senior year.

Dorms:

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

Get some microwavable meals!

Getting Started:

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

Make sure you try and eat at the dining hall for a day.

Socializing:

Advice on managing parties or dinners out with friends?

It is easy to find a place to go eat all together. Parties will most likely have seltzers and craft beers. You will be totally good!

Other:

Any other advice or comments?

Burlington VT and UVM are both FANTASTIC! So great for celiacs, I can not recommend enough! I have had celiac since 2004, and I am highly highly sensitive too.

Meal Plans:

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