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gffadmin
Jan 31, 2023
In College Survey Responses
GFF College Dining Survey submitted January 2023 Describe your food restrictions by checking all relevant boxes Celiac Disease, Gluten Intolerance, Wheat Allergy Grade your college on feeding students with your food restrictions C Explain your rationale for that grade Got cross contaminated once and havent eaten there again, but they have gluten free bread What stage are you in college? Freshman 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. Gluten free/celiac, no epi pen If you indicated that you have celiac disease or are gluten intolerant, how sensitive are you to gluten? Moderate: React sometimes 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, Ability to feed me is fairly consistent across 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? YES Describe each incident. How did your school respond? Was too scared to self advocate, cross contaminated mayo, threw up in bathroom, got sent home 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 don’t really have one because its a community college Did you register your food restrictions with your students disabilities office for accommodations? If yes, describe. Yes, if i get sick the absence is excused Are there resources (nutritionists, chefs, peer support groups) to help ensure you are receiving safe nutritious food? If yes, describe. Not really 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 have there be a variety of allergen friendly options Describe your biggest challenge with managing your food restrictions at college and how you deal with it Not being able to get much at the cafeteria and i just bring my food 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? Theres only one cafeteria and i like the yogurt bar What's your advice for eating in the dorm with your food restrictions? Favorite snacks? Places that deliver? Dont have a dorm What do you recommend new students with food restrictions do before school starts? Or when they first arrive? Try to self advocate What's your advice on managing the party scene with your food restrictions? I havent found my way into the party scene 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? Stop&shop, shoprite, la stella Anything else you would like to add? No
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gffadmin
Jan 26, 2023
In College Survey Responses
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. No 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
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gffadmin
Jan 19, 2023
In College Survey Responses
GFF College Dining Survey submitted January 2023 Describe your food restrictions by checking all relevant boxes Peanut Allergy, Sesame Allergy, Tree Nut Allergy, Other (describe below) Grade your college on feeding students with your food restrictions A+ Explain your rationale for that grade Nut free, lots of helpful programs for allergy free food What stage are you in college? Freshman 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. Other: Lentils 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 many dining halls, Ability to feed me is fairly consistent across dining halls, I have at least one safe dining hall, but avoid some dining halls, I have sufficient options at some 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. Dinner at Marketplace email 2hrs before for safe food (anything I want), eat at WU many options, helpful staff Did you register your food restrictions with your students disabilities office for accommodations? If yes, describe. Yes, emailed and zoom called Are there resources (nutritionists, chefs, peer support groups) to help ensure you are receiving safe nutritious food? If yes, describe. Yes, email with them 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 think my school does a good job now Describe your biggest challenge with managing your food restrictions at college and how you deal with it Have to order food in advance at Marketplace harder to eat with friends 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? Marketplace, WU are both great, avoid faculty Commons for FLUNCH What's your advice for eating in the dorm with your food restrictions? Favorite snacks? Places that deliver? Buy food from nearby stores, Harris Teeter and Whole Foods in walking distance What do you recommend new students with food restrictions do before school starts? Or when they first arrive? Talk to dining staff What's your advice on managing the party scene with your food restrictions? N/A Grade your college town area for feeding people with your food restrictions B Explain your grade. What are your favorite places to eat in town or foodshop? Don't really eat out off campus Anything else you would like to add? N/A
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gffadmin
Jan 15, 2023
In College Survey Responses
GFF College Dining Survey submitted January 2023 Describe your food restrictions by checking all relevant boxes Celiac Disease Grade your college on feeding students with your food restrictions C- Explain your rationale for that grade I have been glutened multiple times a week here. I have tried to work with the dietitian but it is helpless, she blames me when she is mislabeling the menu and won’t provide ingredients lists. Nothing has been done to accommodate students with celiac. What stage are you in college? Freshman 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 have celiac disease and will get sick off of cross contamination as well. If you indicated that you have celiac disease or are gluten intolerant, how sensitive are you to gluten? Extremely: React to even small traces Does your college handle food restrictions as you expected they would when you selected your school? Not at all 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 cannot eat safely at any dining halls, I do not have sufficient options at any dining halls, Ability to eat well was a small part of my college selection process, I asked alot of questions before I came but the reality was different Have you had a reaction from eating in your dining hall? YES Describe each incident. How did your school respond? The dietitian blew me off and told me not to eat dining hall food. I have no choice since the meal plan is mandatory and the school won’t let me out of it. I also don’t have a kitchen. 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. Freshman are required to have the unlimited meals plan which costs around $3500/semester. Did you register your food restrictions with your students disabilities office for accommodations? If yes, describe. Yes, registered before I started with our accommodations office Are there resources (nutritionists, chefs, peer support groups) to help ensure you are receiving safe nutritious food? If yes, describe. No 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? Make a gluten free dining hall. Most meals could also be swapped to feed students with allergies more safely. If all of our dining halls can be peanut free, there should at least be options for those with celiac Describe your biggest challenge with managing your food restrictions at college and how you deal with it The reactions. It’s frustrating and sets me back because of how sick I get. Did your food restrictions impact your housing decision? How? Is there a certain dorm you recommend for those with food restrictions? Why? No, but if you are an incoming freshman with celiac disease, request Cale and Irani or Webb to have a kitchen. What's your advice for managing the dining halls with your food restrictions? Favorite dining hall(s)? Any dining halls to avoid? EVK has a couple gluten free frozen meals. The village is the best since it’s self serve but cc can happen easily. Parkside doesn’t usually have safe options but they have more cereals and drink options. What's your advice for eating in the dorm with your food restrictions? Favorite snacks? Places that deliver? Target and Trader Joe’s are on campus with Ralph’s around the corner, if you can afford to buy groceries on top of a meal plan, do it! What do you recommend new students with food restrictions do before school starts? Or when they first arrive? Register with OSAS and meet with the chefs and dietitian. What's your advice on managing the party scene with your food restrictions? Not hard. Just be cognizant of which alcohols are safe to drink if you are going to partake. Grade your college town area for feeding people with your food restrictions B- Explain your grade. What are your favorite places to eat in town or foodshop? Not aware of too many that are accessible without a car. Chipotle, cava, and sun life are the ones i know of. Anything else you would like to add? I love USC, but the food issues have really put a damper on my freshman year. Make the right decision for you but be aware that this school doesn’t care if you have safe foods to eat.
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gffadmin
Dec 29, 2022
In College Survey Responses
GFF College Dining Survey submitted December 2022 Describe your food restrictions by checking all relevant boxes Celiac Disease Grade your college on feeding students with your food restrictions D Explain your rationale for that grade Staff had little training on cross-contamination or even what gluten was. Was served couscous. Kept trying to offer me vegan dishes. Would just give me food without even giving me an option as to whether I wanted it, even when there were multiple GF options I wasn't given a choice. Had me so fatigued, sleeping all day, hair falling out, and anemic. What stage are you in college? Senior How many years ago were you diagnosed with food allergies or celiac disease? 1-3 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. No epipen. Diarrhea, nausea, fatigue, anemia. If you indicated that you have celiac disease or are gluten intolerant, how sensitive are you to gluten? Extremely: React to even small traces Does your college handle food restrictions as you expected they would when you selected your school? Not at all what I expected Check all boxes that apply to your college experience My school has only a few dining halls, I cannot eat safely at any dining halls, I do not have sufficient options at any dining halls, I asked alot of questions before I came but the reality was different Have you had a reaction from eating in your dining hall? YES Describe each incident. How did your school respond? Was served couscous and told it was gf. Was not even told what it was. I just got a simple apology 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 no longer have a meal plan. Did you register your food restrictions with your students disabilities office for accommodations? If yes, describe. Yes Are there resources (nutritionists, chefs, peer support groups) to help ensure you are receiving safe nutritious food? If yes, describe. Yes, but they were ineffective due to the poor staff training 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? Better staff training, communicate with student Describe your biggest challenge with managing your food restrictions at college and how you deal with it No challenges now that I avoid the dining hall Did your food restrictions impact your housing decision? How? Is there a certain dorm you recommend for those with food restrictions? Why? Get one with a kitchen What's your advice for managing the dining halls with your food restrictions? Favorite dining hall(s)? Any dining halls to avoid? I like the apartments What's your advice for eating in the dorm with your food restrictions? Favorite snacks? Places that deliver? Chic-fil-a and Wendy's doordash. Favorite snack is plantain in airfryer What do you recommend new students with food restrictions do before school starts? Or when they first arrive? Don't eat at the dining hall, shop at Food Lion What's your advice on managing the party scene with your food restrictions? I don't know, I don't party 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? I like Wendy's and Chic-fil-a and the local food lion has a great gf selection Anything else you would like to add? No
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gffadmin
Dec 28, 2022
In College Survey Responses
GFF College Dining Survey submitted December 2022 Describe your food restrictions by checking all relevant boxes Celiac Disease Grade your college on feeding students with your food restrictions B Explain your rationale for that grade Multiple cross-contamination issues, but generally lots of options Food Service Vendor (if known) Parkhurst What stage are you in college? Freshman 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. Celiac symptoms, loose stool, many bowel movements, headache, dehydration, inability to concentrate If you indicated that you have celiac disease or are gluten intolerant, how sensitive are you to gluten? Very: React to small amounts Does your college handle food restrictions as you expected they would when you selected your school? Somewhat what I expected Check all boxes that apply to your college experience My school has only a few dining halls, I have sufficient options at some of the dining halls, I asked a lot of questions before I came but the reality was different Have you had a reaction from eating in your dining hall? YES Describe each incident. How did your school respond? School was apologetic but happened multiple times, was able to get off the meal plan 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. The only eating options are at one dining hall or a small cafe style sandwich place Did you register your food restrictions with your students disabilities office for accommodations? If yes, describe. Yes Are there resources (nutritionists, chefs, peer support groups) to help ensure you are receiving safe nutritious food? If yes, describe. No 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? It needs a full top to bottom redo Describe your biggest challenge with managing your food restrictions at college and how you deal with it I got off the meal plan and will be making my own food now Did your food restrictions impact your housing decision? How? Is there a certain dorm you recommend for those with food restrictions? Why? Yes some forms have kitchens and others do not also I needed to be sure I had access to a bathroom (bathroom-to-student ratios differ) What's your advice for managing the dining halls with your food restrictions? Favorite dining hall(s)? Any dining halls to avoid? Kline is better than DTR What's your advice for eating in the dorm with your food restrictions? Favorite snacks? Places that deliver? I don’t know What do you recommend new students with food restrictions do before school starts? Or when they first arrive? Compare dining options more seriously, I’m very happy with my school choice, but life is definitely more challenging for me (in terms of eating)than for other students What's your advice on managing the party scene with your food restrictions? There isn’t much of a party scene, do your research on what alcohol you can and can’t drink, eat before, maybe bring a snack 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? Lots of great restaurants if you have the money Anything else you would like to add? No
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gffadmin
Dec 27, 2022
In College Survey Responses
GFF College Dining Survey submitted December 2022 Describe your food restrictions by checking all relevant boxes Celiac Disease Grade your college on feeding students with your food restrictions B- Explain your rationale for that grade Safety provided in top 8 allergen free station, but lacks variety and variation (rotating menu) What stage are you in college? Freshman How many years ago were you diagnosed with food allergies or celiac disease? 5+ Food Service Vendor (if known) Bon Appetit 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. Celiac disease - nausea, indigestion, weight loss, diarrhea, fatigue, cramping If you indicated that you have celiac disease or are gluten intolerant, how sensitive are you to gluten? Extremely: React to even small traces 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, Ability to feed me varies significantly across dining halls, I have at least one safe dining hall, but avoid some dining halls, I have sufficient options at some of the dining halls, Ability to eat well was a critical part of my college selection process, I asked alot of questions before I came but the reality was different Have you had a reaction from eating in your dining hall? YES Describe each incident. How did your school respond? I emailed the dietician, she reviewed the meal plan for the day, and made sure I was safe going forward 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. University meal plan, 2 dining hall meals a day, flex dollars /flex meals for additional grab and go style meals in the cafe Did you register your food restrictions with your students disabilities office for accommodations? If yes, describe. Yes, registered celiac, provided exam accommodations and access to microwave and air fryer in dorm room Are there resources (nutritionists, chefs, peer support groups) to help ensure you are receiving safe nutritious food? If yes, describe. Dietician/nutritionist, fellow students with dietary restrictions 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? More variety, more dessert options, different grab and go “basic” options (chicken tenders, pizza, etc). My university welcomes requests and opinions and accommodates to the best of their ability Describe your biggest challenge with managing your food restrictions at college and how you deal with it Lack of variety - food options are redundant, being on a rotating menu. I cook a lot of meals in my microwave and air fryer, and utilize the cooking space of my dorm kitchen, for which I have my own pots, pans, and utensils Did your food restrictions impact your housing decision? How? Is there a certain dorm you recommend for those with food restrictions? Why? Yes, my dorm (Irvington House) has a kitchen. The other freshman dorm, Residential College, does not. Residential College contains a dining hall that does not offer allergen friendly options. If you intend to cook some of your own meals, kitchen access in Irvington is convenient What's your advice for managing the dining halls with your food restrictions? Favorite dining hall(s)? Any dining halls to avoid? Eat off the allergen station in Atherton Marketplace (main dining hall). Plum Market, the cafe, will make sandwiches on gluten free bread, but takes a long time. Avoid the Residential College dining hall, as they do not offer allergen friendly options What's your advice for eating in the dorm with your food restrictions? Favorite snacks? Places that deliver? Request as many accommodations as possible. I make ramen, Mac and cheese, chicken nuggets, frozen meals, etc in my microwave and air fryer. DoorDash offers delivery of Baby’s burgers, Lou Malnati’s delivers gf pizza, gluten free dining is easier done in person than delivery What do you recommend new students with food restrictions do before school starts? Or when they first arrive? Speak with student disability services and register your restrictions once you decide to attend. Communicate with disability and housing for appliance accommodations. Speak with Katy Maher, the dietician, and introduce yourself and your restrictions to her What's your advice on managing the party scene with your food restrictions? Sorority dinners were accommodating of all restrictions, events will ask if you have restrictions prior to the event, relies on a lot of self indication and advocation Grade your college town area for feeding people with your food restrictions B Explain your grade. What are your favorite places to eat in town or foodshop? Not a ton of options right off campus, have to go to Broad Ripple (15 mins) or Keystone Ave (20 mins) for variety. In Broad Ripple, I like Cholita Tacos and Ripple Bagel and Deli Anything else you would like to add? Make sure you advocate for yourself. Disability and housing/dining do not always communicate, so get in touch with everyone
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gffadmin
Dec 27, 2022
In College Survey Responses
GFF College Dining Survey submitted December 2022 Describe your food restrictions by checking all relevant boxes Celiac Disease, Wheat Allergy Grade your college on feeding students with your food restrictions C Explain your rationale for that grade small freezer with GF bread. not many other options outside of the salad bar What stage are you in college? Recent College Graduate How many years ago were you diagnosed with food allergies or celiac disease? 1-3 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. puking, sick flu-like symptoms, exhaustion, foggy headed If you indicated that you have celiac disease or are gluten intolerant, how sensitive are you to gluten? Extremely: React to even small traces Does your college handle food restrictions as you expected they would when you selected your school? Somewhat what I expected Check all boxes that apply to your college experience I do not have sufficient options at any 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? YES Describe each incident. How did your school respond? I was not aware that it was due to my celiac at the time 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. dining hall for my first year. did not use it for the next 3 years Did you register your food restrictions 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? If yes, describe. I believe so, I wasn’t aware at the time 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? an allergy food prep area Describe your biggest challenge with managing your food restrictions at college and how you deal with it not having many options to choose from Did your food restrictions impact your housing decision? How? Is there a certain dorm you recommend for those with food restrictions? Why? yes, moved off campus for the last 3 years of school What's your advice for managing the dining halls with your food restrictions? Favorite dining hall(s)? Any dining halls to avoid? ask questions. I’m sure there was more help that I was not aware of What's your advice for eating in the dorm with your food restrictions? Favorite snacks? Places that deliver? GF mac&cheese cups, mashed potatoes, chipotle, noodles & co. What do you recommend new students with food restrictions do before school starts? Or when they first arrive? speak with your dining hall and become aware of the food options What's your advice on managing the party scene with your food restrictions? bring snacks and do not share drinks with other people Grade your college town area for feeding people with your food restrictions B- Explain your grade. What are your favorite places to eat in town or foodshop? chipotle, jules bistro***, noodles and co. Anything else you would like to add? I wasn’t aware I had a gluten allergy while I was using the dining hall. but I did look into how many options I would have had if I was aware
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gffadmin
Dec 02, 2022
In College Survey Responses
GFF College Dining Survey submitted December 2022 Describe your food restrictions by checking all relevant boxes Celiac Disease Grade your college on feeding students with your food restrictions C- Explain your rationale for that grade There are no options in dining halls besides potentially contaminated vegetables. The only food available is prepackaged and is not available through a meal plan. What stage are you in college? Freshman How many years ago were you diagnosed with food allergies or celiac disease? Less than 1 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 have Celiac disease, and any trace in my system causes intense gastrointestinal issues. These include severe bloating and stomach pain, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea, headaches, and tiredness. If you indicated that you have celiac disease or are gluten intolerant, how sensitive are you to gluten? Extremely: React to even small traces Does your college handle food restrictions as you expected they would when you selected your school? Somewhat what I expected Check all boxes that apply to your college experience My school has only a few dining halls, I cannot eat safely at any dining halls, I do not have sufficient options at any dining halls, I assumed they could feed me and didn't think about it before I arrived, I asked alot of questions before I came but the reality was different Have you had a reaction from eating in your dining hall? YES Describe each incident. How did your school respond? I did not reach out to them, but after using the salad bar once I had severe stomach pain, bloating, and diarrhea. 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 was allowed a slightly accommodated meal plan of $700 in university money to spend on prepackaged items. There are not nearly enough items for me to possibly spend this much in a semester. Did you register your food restrictions with your students' disabilities office for accommodations? If yes, describe. not yet, this information was not readily available Are there resources (nutritionists, chefs, peer support groups) to help ensure you are receiving safe nutritious food? If yes, describe. yes, but they recommend I use things like the salad bar that previously got me sick. 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? at least creating 2-3 allergen-friendly stations in the actual dining halls. Describe your biggest challenge with managing your food restrictions at college and how you deal with it Affording groceries, and eating enough from food that can be kept in a mini fridge or made in a microwave. Did your food restrictions impact your housing decision? How? Is there a certain dorm you recommend for those with food restrictions? Why? I’m currently requesting a private dorm, but other than that all dorms are essentially the same and on campus housing is required for two years, typically in a double room. I would recommend living in a private room or attempting to live off campus to have enough space for food/cooking. What's your advice for managing the dining halls with your food restrictions? Favorite dining hall(s)? Any dining halls to avoid? Dont use any of the dining halls, buy only prepackaged food, and read every label. What's your advice for eating in the dorm with your food restrictions? Favorite snacks? Places that deliver? Get a mini fridge, freezer, and microwave. There are few places that deliver here, so grocery shopping is most important. What do you recommend new students with food restrictions do before school starts? Or when they first arrive? speak with the housing and meal plan representatives and sign up with the ADA office before starting. What's your advice on managing the party scene with your food restrictions?
Bring your own food, trust no shared containers, and read drink labels. Grade your college town area for feeding people with your food restrictions C+ Explain your grade. What are your favorite places to eat in town or food shop? There are a few places to eat around here, but none dedicated gf. Check local menus though. Anything else you would like to add? The two-year on-campus requirement is extremely difficult to get around, even after letting administrators know that I need a safe place to prepare my own food and keep it.
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gffadmin
Nov 28, 2022
In College Survey Responses
GFF College Dining Survey submitted November 2022 Describe your food restrictions by checking all relevant boxes Celiac Disease Grade your college on feeding students with your food restrictions A+ Explain your rationale for that grade BC allows students to preorder meals, and I’ve never had an issue with it 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 have Celiac disease, and I get digestive symptoms as well as brain fog when I am exposed to gluten or oats. If you indicated that you have celiac disease or are gluten intolerant, how sensitive are you to gluten? Extremely: React to even small traces 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 many 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 some of the dining halls, Ability to eat well was a critical part of my college selection process, I asked alot of questions before I came but the reality was different 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. For my freshman year, I ate every meal at the dining hall. This year, I eat lunch and dinner there, and make breakfast in my room (I have a full kitchen in my room) .Did you register your food restrictions with your students disabilities office for accommodations? If yes, describe .Yes, I have accommodations for safe food at the dining hall and excused absences for when I have a reaction Are there resources (nutritionists, chefs, peer support groups) to help ensure you are receiving safe nutritious food? If yes, describe. Yes, we have a nutritionist on campus. 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? My school has an online menu that labels allergens, but not all of this food is actually available. I would make this more accurate. I think my school would be open to that. Describe your biggest challenge with managing your food restrictions at college and how you deal with it Feeling different from my peers. I have luckily surrounded myself with welcoming people. Did your food restrictions impact your housing decision? How? Is there a certain dorm you recommend for those with food restrictions? Why? Yes, I got a full kitchen because of my autoimmune disease. Would recommend! Very helpful. What's your advice for managing the dining halls with your food restrictions? Favorite dining hall(s)? Any dining halls to avoid? I set up a meeting with the nutritionist beforehand and have a set menu. This helps me stay safe at any dining hall. What's your advice for eating in the dorm with your food restrictions? Favorite snacks? Places that deliver? I like to make chia pudding. It’s filling and easy to make! What do you recommend new students with food restrictions do before school starts? Or when they first arrive? Definitely do a lot of research and ask questions before arriving. What's your advice on managing the party scene with your food restrictions? Bring your own supplies 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 a lot of places near BC that are safe (Crazy Dough’s Pizza, El Pelon Taqueria) that are popular. But Playa Bowls has caused me to react. Anything else you would like to add? N/A
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gffadmin
Nov 22, 2022
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GFF College Dining Survey submitted November 2022 Describe your food restrictions by checking all relevant boxes Celiac Disease Grade your college on feeding students with your food restrictions C- Explain your rationale for that grade Very limited options, lack of care for students with celiac. Whenever I brought up my concerns I was disregarded. What stage are you in college? Senior Food Service Vendor (if known) Sodexo How many years ago were you diagnosed with food allergies or celiac disease? 1-3 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. Celiac disease means I have a strict diet with absolutely no gluten. If I eat gluten, I will be extremely nauseous for several days and be in a lot of pain. If you indicated that you have celiac disease or are gluten intolerant, how sensitive are you to gluten? Very: React to small amounts Does your college handle food restrictions as you expected they would when you selected your school? Mostly not what I expected Check all boxes that apply to your college experience My school has only a few dining halls, Ability to feed me varies significantly across dining halls, I have at least one safe dining hall, but avoid some dining halls, I asked alot of questions before I came but the reality was different Have you had a reaction from eating in your dining hall? YES Describe each incident. How did your school respond? My school apologized but made no changes and did not seem to care much going forward. 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 a meal plan for the first two years, and my third year I went completely off of it. `Did you register your food restrictions with your students disabilities office for accommodations? If yes, describe. Yes. i am registered with the disability services. Are there resources (nutritionists, chefs, peer support groups) to help ensure you are receiving safe nutritious food? If yes, describe. There is a dietician, but she was really no help at all, led me into trouble (eating things I shouldn't have because things changed in the dining hall and I was not informed) and did not understand celiac enough to work at a dining hall. My interactions with the chefs have been very helpful in finding out which foods were safe and which were not. 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 train staff to understand what allergies mean, and I would get more allergy-free food that the students can eat: better tasting, more options, no shortages. Describe your biggest challenge with managing your food restrictions at college and how you deal with it Lack of options and no help from staff. The school did not care. To fix this I got to have my car on campus to go out and get food instead. Did your food restrictions impact your housing decision? How? Is there a certain dorm you recommend for those with food restrictions? Why? Yes. I needed a dorm with a kitchen. What's your advice for managing the dining halls with your food restrictions? Favorite dining hall(s)? Any dining halls to avoid? I would recommend asking lots of questions, and do not be afraid to inconvenience people. It is your comfort and safety. Ray Dining Hall has the most options, but they run out frequently. Has gotten better over the years. Alumni dining hall has hardly anything and Eaton ST. Cafe has nothing for celiac. What's your advice for eating in the dorm with your food restrictions? Favorite snacks? Places that deliver? Get a dorm with a kitchen and start to learn to cook, it will be a huge help. Get doordash and Ubereats What do you recommend new students with food restrictions do before school starts? Or when they first arrive? Talk to disability services and Dining Services. What's your advice on managing the party scene with your food restrictions? Get food to eat late night when everyone else orders Mcdonalds and food trucks. This was an odd yet really hard adjustment for me. 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? So many places to eat in PVD: Places that deliver: Bettola, Nami, Diegos, Chic Fil a, Pho Horns, Jersey Mikes, Chipotle, Howies, Coffee Connection, Cheesecake Factory, PF Changs, much of Federal Hill Italian Anything else you would like to add? I would not necessarily recommend Providence College if you have Celiac. They unfortunately do not care enough about allergy kids to have sufficient options.
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gffadmin
Nov 22, 2022
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GFF College Dining Survey submitted November 2022 Describe your food restrictions by checking all relevant boxes Celiac Disease Grade your college on feeding students with your food restrictions B- Explain your rationale for that grade As someone with Celiac disease, it's often very hard for me to get a healthy balanced meal from the available options in our campus dining hall. What stage are you in college? Senior 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. If i consume gluten, I throw up for 24+ hours and it takes me a week+ to recover from that exposure. If you indicated that you have celiac disease or are gluten intolerant, how sensitive are you to gluten? Extremely: React to even small traces Does your college handle food restrictions as you expected they would when you selected your school? Somewhat what I expected Check all boxes that apply to your college experience My school has only a few dining halls, Ability to feed me varies significantly across dining halls, I feel safe eating at any dining hall on campus, I have sufficient options at some of the dining halls, Ability to eat well was a critical part of my college selection process, I asked alot of questions before I came but the reality was different 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. As a first year, I was required to use any-20 (20 meal swipes a week), and any semester after that I used FlexBoard 1 or 2 because any-20 only allowed me to eat at certain places, some of which I couldn't get gf food. Flex allowed me to buy snacks that are gluten free from our on campus convenience shop. Did you register your food restrictions with your students disabilities office for accommodations? If yes, describe. Yes, I got a single dorm so that I wouldn't have to worry about a roommate bringing gluten into my room. Are there resources (nutritionists, chefs, peer support groups) to help ensure you are receiving safe nutritious food? If yes, describe. Not anyone who takes the time to ensure my safety. 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 offer more plant-based and gluten free options in the main line, so that people with food allergies wouldn't have to build their meals from extra options around the dining hall. Describe your biggest challenge with managing your food restrictions at college and how you deal with it I don't always have the option to eat the quick grab and go options, which is limiting in when I can actually eat on busy days. Did your food restrictions impact your housing decision? How? Is there a certain dorm you recommend for those with food restrictions? Why? Yes, I recommend a single because otherwise you have to deal with a roommate bringing gluten into your room. What's your advice for managing the dining halls with your food restrictions? Favorite dining hall(s)? Any dining halls to avoid? We only have 1 dining hall. What's your advice for eating in the dorm with your food restrictions? Favorite snacks? Places that deliver? There's a few good gluten free restaurant options in town such as the Thai restaurant "Tawan", "Yak and Yeti", "Playa Bowls", "Veggie Hunter", "The Grazery". What do you recommend new students with food restrictions do before school starts? Or when they first arrive? Talk with the dining hall staff. What's your advice on managing the party scene with your food restrictions? Eat a snack before you go out for the night. Some people will offer gluten free chips, but the cross contamination risk is pretty high. 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? We have a surprisingly high number of gluten free restaurants within walking distance of campus. Anything else you would like to add? Make connections with upperclassmen who have allergies so that they can show you where is safe to eat and where isn't.
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gffadmin
Nov 08, 2022
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GFF College Dining Survey submitted November 2022 Describe your food restrictions by checking all relevant boxes Milk Allergy Grade your college on feeding students with your food restrictions B- Explain your rationale for that grade The allergen table only had meat options, anyone who was vegan and needed the allergen table couldn't eat What stage are you in college? Senior 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. Intense pain Does your college handle food restrictions as you expected they would when you selected your school? Somewhat what I expected Check all boxes that apply to your college experience My school has only a few dining halls, I cannot eat safely at any dining halls 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. Didn’t do a meal plan, went in there a few times & had nothing to eat. Following years I had my own kitchen Did you register your food restrictions 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? If yes, describe. No 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? Having dairy-free options without meat Describe your biggest challenge with managing your food restrictions at college and how you deal with it Some things are dairy free but not vegetarian Did your food restrictions impact your housing decision? How? Is there a certain dorm you recommend for those with food restrictions? Why? Yes i had to get a dorm w a kitchen What's your advice for managing the dining halls with your food restrictions? Favorite dining hall(s)? Any dining halls to avoid? Avoid all of them What's your advice for eating in the dorm with your food restrictions? Favorite snacks? Places that deliver? Sweet pea cafe in town is vegan What do you recommend new students with food restrictions do before school starts? Or when they first arrive? Try to find a place w safe foods What's your advice on managing the party scene with your food restrictions? Eat beforehand Grade your college town area for feeding people with your food restrictions D Explain your grade. What are your favorite places to eat in town or foodshop? There aren't a lot of restaurants that are safe to eat at Anything else you would like to add? N/a
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gffadmin
Oct 24, 2022
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GFF College Dining Survey submitted October 2022 Describe your food restrictions by checking all relevant boxes Milk Allergy Grade your college on feeding students with your food restrictions B+ Explain your rationale for that grade Good amount of food for students with restrictions What stage are you in college? Senior 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. Wide spread bodily sickness non-life threatening If you indicated that you have celiac disease or are gluten intolerant, how sensitive are you to gluten? Very: React to small amounts 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 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. No meal plan Did you register your food restrictions with your students disabilities office for accommodations? If yes, describe. Yes I registered it under allergies Are there resources (nutritionists, chefs, peer support groups) to help ensure you are receiving safe nutritious food? If yes, describe. No 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? A separate section for allergen friendly foods Describe your biggest challenge with managing your food restrictions at college and how you deal with it Figuring out of foods has dairy I will look the food up to check 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? Add a label stating what allergens are in each food more visibly What's your advice for eating in the dorm with your food restrictions? Favorite snacks? Places that deliver? Bring lots of snacks to school What do you recommend new students with food restrictions do before school starts? Or when they first arrive? Find out how to request a food if the food served has something your allergic to What's your advice on managing the party scene with your food restrictions? Try to eat before the party there are often a lot of allergens at parties Grade your college town area for feeding people with your food restrictions B- Explain your grade. What are your favorite places to eat in town or foodshop? Not many places other than grocery stores Anything else you would like to add? No
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gffadmin
Oct 24, 2022
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GFF College Dining Survey submitted October 2022 Describe your food restrictions by checking all relevant boxes Gluten Intolerance Grade your college on feeding students with your food restrictions B Explain your rationale for that grade There are options for people with food restrictions but not enough. Also sometimes those options are not open all the time and may take longer than other options to get. What stage are you in college? Recent College Graduate 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. It upsets my stomach, I don't have an epi-pen. If you indicated that you have celiac disease or are gluten intolerant, how sensitive are you to gluten? Moderate: React sometimes 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, 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 some of the dining halls 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. The meal plan I had on campus was based on a dollar amount where you paid for the things you ate. Did you register your food restrictions with your students disabilities office for accommodations? If yes, describe. Yes, online form Are there resources (nutritionists, chefs, peer support groups) to help ensure you are receiving safe nutritious food? If yes, describe. Yes, guidelines online as well as people in the health center who can guide eating options. 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? Implement more options for students with food restrictions and make them available at all times. Describe your biggest challenge with managing your food restrictions at college and how you deal with it They don't have many options so if i want something more specific that also fits my restrictions I have to order food from off-campus. Did your food restrictions impact your housing decision? How? Is there a certain dorm you recommend for those with food restrictions? Why? No, the dorm rooms are not connected to dining halls at my school. What's your advice for managing the dining halls with your food restrictions? Favorite dining hall(s)? Any dining halls to avoid? The Cafe Q dining hall has the most options and the best variety. What's your advice for eating in the dorm with your food restrictions? Favorite snacks? Places that deliver? Stock up on things that you enjoy. The dining halls have snacks and foods you can prepare on your own in some dorms. There are many options nearby campus that offer gluten free things and accept Q cash. What do you recommend new students with food restrictions do before school starts? Or when they first arrive? Stock up on the snacks you enjoy that fit your restrictions and get in contact with the office of accommodations and nutritionists. What's your advice on managing the party scene with your food restrictions? Don't eat foods that are not labeled because you might not know what is in them or what is used to make them. Certain drinks may also contain allergens so its important to know what you can and can't have. 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 options for people with food restrictions. I like going out to eat, mikro and Eli's are great options. Anything else you would like to add? n/a
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gffadmin
Oct 23, 2022
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GFF College Dining Surveyy submitted October 2022 Describe your food restrictions by checking all relevant boxes Gluten Intolerance Grade your college on feeding students with your food restrictions B Explain your rationale for that grade Offer tons of vegan choices but the food is not great. What stage are you in college? Sophomore How many years ago were you diagnosed with food allergies or celiac disease? 1-3 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. Severe stomach pains. If you indicated that you have celiac disease or are gluten intolerant, how sensitive are you to gluten? Very: React to small amounts Does your college handle food restrictions as you expected they would when you selected your school? Somewhat what I expected Check all boxes that apply to your college experience My school has only a few dining halls 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 a meal plan that includes dining dollars for food of my choice and the dining hall. Did you register your food restrictions 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? If yes, describe. No 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 offer higher quality food that tastes better. Describe your biggest challenge with managing your food restrictions at college and how you deal with it The food offered does not taste good. Did your food restrictions impact your housing decision? How? Is there a certain dorm you recommend for those with food restrictions? Why? Yes there is a greater chance I move off campus faster. What's your advice for managing the dining halls with your food restrictions? Favorite dining hall(s)? Any dining halls to avoid? Continue to include the variety of options for all people but increase the quality of the food. What's your advice for eating in the dorm with your food restrictions? Favorite snacks? Places that deliver? I tend to bring a lot of gluten free snacks with me from home. What do you recommend new students with food restrictions do before school starts? Or when they first arrive? Look on the website and see what services are offered before you get there. What's your advice on managing the party scene with your food restrictions? Make sure you get a good meal in before drinking and drink hard liquor to avoid the stomach issues. 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 so many places for all to eat within walking distance of our campus. The town offers so many options of different food for people with all different restrictions. Anything else you would like to add? no
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gffadmin
Oct 23, 2022
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GFF College Dining Survey Submitted October 2022 Describe your food restrictions by checking all relevant boxes Peanut Allergy, Tree Nut Allergy Grade your college on feeding students with your food restrictions C Explain your rationale for that grade While the food is safe in the ‘MyZone’ allergy room, the quality of the food is subpar and frequently the same thing. It’s equivalent to what you’d feed a sick dog: rice and chicken most days Food Service Vendor (if known) Sodexo 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 have a class four peanut allergy, and I am tactile to it. I will anaphylact if I consume peanuts. My treenut allergy is not as bad, and each nut varies with allergen severity. My worst is hazelnut. I carry multiple epipens as well as Benadryl everywhere I go. My throat will close, I’ll vomit, I’ll break out in hives- and this is just from the (luckily) only reaction I’ve ever personally had. Does your college handle food restrictions as you expected they would when you selected your school? Mostly not what I expected Check all boxes that apply to your college experience My school has only a few dining halls, Ability to feed me varies significantly across dining halls, I have at least one safe dining hall, but avoid some dining halls, I do not have sufficient options at any dining halls, Ability to eat well was a critical part of my college selection process, I asked alot of questions before I came but the reality was different 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. My freshmen year I had the unlimited plan, as all freshmen are required to be on that plan. This year (my sophomore year) if we live on campus we are required to have either an unlimited meal plan, or 14 meal a week plan. You cannot be on no meal plan if you live on campus. Did you register your food restrictions with your students disabilities office for accommodations? If yes, describe.] Yes. It was an easy process, I just needed to fill out a form and have my doctor sign it. Are there resources (nutritionists, chefs, peer support groups) to help ensure you are receiving safe nutritious food? If yes, describe. We just changed to a new nutritionist a week or so ago, but our last nutritionist was a very poor advocate for everyone using the MyZone room (which is allergy friendly) 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? Considering the fact that so many people having peanut/treenut intolerances, I would ensure every main dining option had no chance of contamination with those protects. For the MyZone room, I would exclude the top 8 allergens from coming in contact with anything, instead of picking and choosing when students come and go what’s a contaminant. My school wouldn’t be open to this because our chefs are lazy and cannot even cook chicken properly. Often times the chickens raw or over cooked, or somehow both. Describe your biggest challenge with managing your food restrictions at college and how you deal with it
Salve in particular does not know how to handle feeding their students. It’s a rumor that they fired a ton of the chefs during Covid, but that’s just what I’ve heard. In general my concern doesn’t lie in my allergy right now- it’s the fact I am struggling to find edible food in my dining hall. It’s awful, and if I was given the chance to go off the meal plan to buy my own food I would. Did your food restrictions impact your housing decision? How? Is there a certain dorm you recommend for those with food restrictions? Why? It’s making me consider living off campus so I don’t have to deal with the meal plan. They don’t impact my housing decision otherwise. What's your advice for managing the dining halls with your food restrictions? Favorite dining hall(s)? Any dining halls to avoid? Don’t go to Salve in general if you want to actually eat food. We have one main dining hall and it’s shit. What's your advice for eating in the dorm with your food restrictions? Favorite snacks? Places that deliver? Fast food will save your life. Stock up on any snack you feel safe eating. What do you recommend new students with food restrictions do before school starts? Or when they first arrive? Stock up on safe foods, go to the store and pick up cold cuts, and buy pre-made meals you can toss in a microwave. What's your advice on managing the party scene with your food restrictions? Salve isn’t a big party school and I personally don’t go to parties; in general though don’t eat at peoples homes if you don’t know what’s in their kitchen. 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? Newport is a great town, and since it’s a tourist location most restaurants are well equipped to deal with allergies. Jo’s Bistro in particular is great if pricey. Anything else you would like to add? N/A
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gffadmin
Oct 23, 2022
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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. No Are there resources (nutritionists, chefs, peer support groups) to help ensure you are receiving safe nutritious food? If yes, describe. No 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!
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gffadmin
Oct 23, 2022
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GFF College Dining Survey submitted October 2022 Describe your food restrictions by checking all relevant boxes Celiac Disease Grade your college on feeding students with your food restrictions C+ Explain your rationale for that grade They don’t offer anything gluten 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 get violently sick, bloating, nausea, vomiting diarrhea If you indicated that you have celiac disease or are gluten intolerant, how sensitive are you to gluten? Very: React to small amounts Does your college handle food restrictions as you expected they would when you selected your school? Not at all what I expected Check all boxes that apply to your college experience My school has only a few dining halls, I cannot eat safely at any dining halls, I have sufficient options at all of the dining halls, I do not have sufficient options at any dining halls 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. none Did you register your food restrictions 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? If yes, describe. No 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? Make eating gluten free easier Describe your biggest challenge with managing your food restrictions at college and how you deal with it I don’t eat at the dining hall Did your food restrictions impact your housing decision? How? Is there a certain dorm you recommend for those with food restrictions? Why? I commute to school What's your advice for managing the dining halls with your food restrictions? Favorite dining hall(s)? Any dining halls to avoid? Bring your own lunch What's your advice for eating in the dorm with your food restrictions? Favorite snacks? Places that deliver? I don’t dorm What do you recommend new students with food restrictions do before school starts? Or when they first arrive? Don’t dorm at molloy What's your advice on managing the party scene with your food restrictions?
None 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’s many options in the town Anything else you would like to add? None
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Oct 16, 2022
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GFF College Dining Survey submitted October 2022 Describe your food restrictions by checking all relevant boxes Celiac Disease, Wheat Allergy Grade your college on feeding students with your food restrictions C- Explain your rationale for that grade There are a bunch of options, I am just a picky eater and don’t want Cajun chicken every other night Food Service Vendor (if known) Gourmet Dining What stage are you in college? Sophomore 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. Celiac disease with an allergy to wheat, break out into hives If you indicated that you have celiac disease or are gluten intolerant, how sensitive are you to gluten? Very: React to small amounts 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, Ability to feed me is fairly consistent across dining halls, I feel safe eating at any dining hall on campus, Ability to eat well was a critical part of my college selection process, I asked alot of questions before I came but the reality was different 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 a 15 meal per week plan and I don’t even use that many meals per week Did you register your food restrictions with your students disabilities office for accommodations? If yes, describe. I did, I’m able to change my meal plan anytime and not have one if that is what I wanted Are there resources (nutritionists, chefs, peer support groups) to help ensure you are receiving safe nutritious food? If yes, describe. There was one but they quit, they are still finding a replacement 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 separate the vegan and gluten free sections because they are not the same thing. I would also add gluten wraps into the sandwich station as an option and more prepackaged salads without croutons. They added wraps last year and they recently added gluten free pizza as well. Describe your biggest challenge with managing your food restrictions at college and how you deal with it If don't like any of the options at the dining hall that night I go back to my dorm and eat a microwave meal that I purchase at the store. Annie’s Mac cheese is yummy or gluten free chicken nuggets. Did your food restrictions impact your housing decision? How? Is there a certain dorm you recommend for those with food restrictions? Why? I don’t think so. I am able to have a toast oven and air fryer because of the celiac since there’s a kitchen in my dorm which I can’t use due to cross contamination. What's your advice for managing the dining halls with your food restrictions? Favorite dining hall(s)? Any dining halls to avoid? Starbucks has gluten free bagels and a separate toaster. Naz has typical hot foods, 2 protein choices, 2 starch choices, and 2 vegetable choices What's your advice for eating in the dorm with your food restrictions? Favorite snacks? Places that deliver? Amy’s frozen Mac and cheese, applegate frozen chicken nuggets, any frozen meal that can be made in the microwave. Make pancakes and soups at home, freeze them and bring them back to microwave What do you recommend new students with food restrictions do before school starts? Or when they first arrive? Bring more food than they think into the dorm, whatever they don’t eat a roommate will probably eat or can donate it to a food bank. Make an appointment with the new head of dining when there is one to discuss options. What's your advice on managing the party scene with your food restrictions? Know what drinks have gluten and don’t before getting there. 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? Bunch of surrounding places have gf options. Little pizza heaven and calorussos have gf pizza and pasta. Red Robbin gf buns and dedicated fryer, Henry on clays has gf bun and a bunch more Anything else you would like to add? Finding gf food isn’t difficult, the quality of the food here is just different then a home cooked meal like I’m used to.
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