Student Profile: Miami University

Hear a students thoughts on navigating gluten and nut allergies at Miami University, as well as the steps that Aramark has taken to provide for their special diet students, staff, and guests.

1. What are your dietary restrictions?

Peanuts, tree nuts, gluten

2. What are some of the biggest challenges you face when managing your dietary needs?

When restaurants do not have allergens listed or information is hard to find. It makes the process just a lot longer

3. Do you have any tips for other students facing similar challenges?

Use the website to check information, Aramark does at great job at keeping it updated with information and staff is always willing to help if you just ask

4. What could your college or university do to accommodate specialty diets on campus?

Aramark has brought in 2 certified free from locations to Miami which has helped ease my concerns tremendously and having Red Plate as an inclusive dessert option helps a lot

5. What is your favorite snack that caters to your dietary needs?

Red Plate whoopie pie!