I am learning so much here at Johnson and Wales! It's so interesting to discover how very much you can learn in a 9 day lab (granted the labs are 6 hours each day!). I believe that the different skills and techniques I am learning at J&W I wouldn't be able to learn easily at home. It's wonderful to have the professional chefs help you every step of the way. The chefs are really nice when you ask them questions; most of them explain things over again if needed.
Do you enjoy the experience at your school?
I love being here at J&W, but I do get homesick and sometimes I can't find anything to do. Usually during the week I am doing homework or hanging out in the dorms with my roommates or friends. But having a 3 day weekend can get long and boring if you have nothing to do. I usually hang out with the same people every weekend, but if they go home or are busy with something else, I find that I have nothing to do and I usually watch TV, do homework or read. I will have to work on this and I'm confident I will be busier as the months move forward.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
I wanted to give this 4 1/2 stars. I am definitely learning a lot and using some great equipment that I do not have access to at home, but there never seems to be enough of each piece of equipment for each student to use. I certainly don't mind sharing, but it can get frustrating to only have 5 saute pans in a class of 20 students. There is a new building opening up that is extremely nice and it has brand new equipment. And maybe this is all a planned part of the training they're providing!
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
- Get to know your professors and chefs!
- Don't be shy. Meet new people. Don't hang out in the dorm all day.
- Get involved.
- Don't slack off.
- Make sure culinary is really what you want to do. It's hard and it's frustrating for those who don't have a passion for culinary or baking & pastry.
- Be prepared to work really hard in your 6 hour lab.
- Know how to iron before you get here! Seriously.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
Hard working students who are passionate about cooking or baking.
I am learning so much here at Johnson and Wales! It's so interesting to discover how very much you can learn in a 9 day lab (granted the labs are 6 hours each day!). I believe that the different skills and techniques I am learning at J&W I wouldn't be able to learn easily at home. It's wonderful to have the professional chefs help you every step of the way. The chefs are really nice when you ask them questions; most of them explain things over again if needed.
I love being here at J&W, but I do get homesick and sometimes I can't find anything to do. Usually during the week I am doing homework or hanging out in the dorms with my roommates or friends. But having a 3 day weekend can get long and boring if you have nothing to do. I usually hang out with the same people every weekend, but if they go home or are busy with something else, I find that I have nothing to do and I usually watch TV, do homework or read. I will have to work on this and I'm confident I will be busier as the months move forward.
I wanted to give this 4 1/2 stars. I am definitely learning a lot and using some great equipment that I do not have access to at home, but there never seems to be enough of each piece of equipment for each student to use. I certainly don't mind sharing, but it can get frustrating to only have 5 saute pans in a class of 20 students. There is a new building opening up that is extremely nice and it has brand new equipment. And maybe this is all a planned part of the training they're providing!
- Get to know your professors and chefs! - Don't be shy. Meet new people. Don't hang out in the dorm all day. - Get involved. - Don't slack off. - Make sure culinary is really what you want to do. It's hard and it's frustrating for those who don't have a passion for culinary or baking & pastry. - Be prepared to work really hard in your 6 hour lab. - Know how to iron before you get here! Seriously.
Hard working students who are passionate about cooking or baking.