Food Allergy and Celiac College Student Survey submitted July 2022
Describe your food restrictions by checking all relevant boxes
Gluten Intolerance
Grade your college on feeding students with your food restrictions
C
Explain your rationale for that grade
They did not have options readily available. I often had to special order and wait 30+ minutes.
Food Service Vendor (if known)
Aramark
What stage are you in college?
Recent College Graduate
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 dont have a severe allergy, but get bad stomach pains
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?
Somewhat what I expected
Check all boxes that apply to your college experience
My school has only a few dining halls, I assumed they could feed me and didn't think about it before I arrived
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 only option for students living on campus was an unlimited meal plan.
Did you register your food restrictions with your students disabilities office for accommodations? If yes, describe.
No, I didn't know that was an option.
Are there resources (nutritionists, chefs, peer support groups) to help ensure you are receiving safe nutritious food? If yes, describe.
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 suggested at least having some gluten free options available and their response was the salad bar is always open.
Describe your biggest challenge with managing your food restrictions at college and how you deal with it
Eating out with friends, but I had a good group that kept my restrictions in mind.
Did your food restrictions impact your housing decision? How? Is there a certain dorm you recommend for those with food restrictions? Why?
Yes, I chose housing with a kitchen to be able to prepare my own food.
What's your advice for managing the dining halls with your food restrictions? Favorite dining hall(s)? Any dining halls to avoid?
There is only one dining hall and chickfila so good luck!
What's your advice for eating in the dorm with your food restrictions? Favorite snacks? Places that deliver?
Meal prep! That way its fast and easy.
What do you recommend new students with food restrictions do before school starts? Or when they first arrive?
Meet with the food service coordinator to understand what is available and what it looks like day to day.
What's your advice on managing the party scene with your food restrictions?
Make sure to eat something before you go out! Even if its just a little. I also carry snacks usually.
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?
Its a small town with mostly chain restaurants.
Anything else you would like to add?
:)