Tell us about you!
Where did you study abroad?
How did you choose your study abroad location?
Had you been out of the country before studying abroad and did you speak the local language?
No, I had not been out of the country before studying abroad and I did not speak French but did have a class while in France and I did not speak Norwegian but English is widely spoken in Norway.
Did you plan anything ahead of time?
What are your best tips for studying abroad with food allergies?
Did you have any concerns about traveling with food allergies?
What airline did you fly? How did you handle accommodations and airplane food?
What were your living + dining arrangements? How did you manage daily meals?
In Paris and London, I stayed in an apartment, bought my food at a grocery store, and also ate out. In Oslo, I stayed in a program-managed hostel and ate at a dining hall.
What were your 3 favorite places to eat in each city you stayed in?
Paris:
La Brigade: A great place to get the classic French steak frites that is affordable and safe. The menu is simple and straightforward and the staff are kind and helpful
Passager: The food here is delicious and the staff and reassuring and kind when it comes to making sure there isn’t cross contamination. The daily special does change so keep an eye out for what’s on that. Delicious grilled cheese, bagels, and pancakes.
Novettino: The sandwiches here are so delicious and I love that you can order using a touchscreen outside the restaurant, which allows you to change the language of the menu and see the ingredients. You can choose a certain sandwich or make your own. I think there is also a place to indicate your allergies on the touchscreen. One of my favorite places.
London:
Half Cup: One of my favorite places to get brunch in London. The menu is clear and the staff are helpful for answering any questions. Really beautiful café.
My Old Dutch: The staff is very kind and asked whether anyone in the group has a food allergy before I even mentioned mine. Great service. The pancakes are delicious and there’s both savory and sweet options!
Seoul Food: Great place for Korean corn dogs. I have only had the corn dogs, and the staff were understanding when I explained that I have a shellfish allergy, and the staff also explained that they use a separate fryer for shellfish. The corn dogs are delicious.
Oslo:
Joe & The Juice: I really love the smoothies and sandwiches here. The menu is also very helpful and the staff is willing to answer questions. The food is consistent and I ate here many times when in Oslo
Georg Sverdrups hus: This cafe at the University of Oslo has simple snacks and sandwiches. Most items are individually packaged and have the ingredients written on them as well as by the item in the display case. A great place for a break with tea and a treat!
Peppe’s Pizza: The pizza here is good and you can make your own pizza or choose one. The ingredients are listed on the menu as well and the staff is very helpful.
Is there any food your study abroad location is known for that you were able to have safely?
In Paris I was able to have Steak Frites at La Brigade, Fish and Chips at the Laughing Halibut and tea and sandwiches at the Great Court Restaurant in London.
What other places did you visit during your trip?
I went to Dublin, Geneva, Croatia, Portugal, Hungary, and Luxembourg! My favorite spots in these cities were: VaSano Aldo pasta, Auberge de Saviese, Blue Amsterdam Feyrouz, and Hungry Donkey.
