Hi! This sounds like a great project, I think it's exciting that you get to study IBS and college students!! I'm a junior in college (I go to Pitzer College in Southern California) and my IBS did not really manifest itself until I got to college, so it has definitely had an influence on my health. To answer your questions:
-Yes, my IBS is definitely aggravated by stress and was caused by the stressful transition to college.
-Usually I do feel worse when I have lots of tests or papers.
-I live in an apartment, so I make whatever I want  but for dorms I recommend instant oatmeal, soy/ricemilk, rice (if you have a rice cooker), soy yogurt, rice cakes, bread, crackers, if you get a crockpot you can make almost anything like veggies, chicken, or baked goods.
-My roommates know and most of my friends know about it, but they don't all know and most of them don't know the details.
-IBS has definitely affected my social life. I am more uncomfortable going out, I can't drink anymore, and I usually feel more like staying in than being social.
-I can only drink about a sip of alcohol. I can't consume anything with caffeine, except sometimes chocolate. Even green tea makes me nauseous.
-My IBS hasn't really changed my grades I don't think. I have done pretty well in college, better than high school. However, it does take time away from schoolwork sometimes.
-No, I haven't explained my IBS to my profs. I haven't really needed to, since I usually don't miss classes or get behind.
-I have considered taking time off, but more because of stress and anxiety than IBS.
-I go to regular therapy at my school counseling center which is great. The student health center is pretty bad, i usually don't go there...I have taken various phys.ed. classes, yoga, pilates, etc.
I hope this helps you, Shannon! I'll email you also. I'd be very interested to read your article when you write it. Good luck!
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~Angela
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