Almost everyday you are learning something new, whether it's in academics or a lab. Even though the labs are only 9 days long you retain ALOT of information in those day. You will spend about an hour doing lecture in the beginning of class then for the rest of the 6 hours you are learning hands on work and you get to try what you eat. The chefs work with you so you can gain the skills and knowledge you need to succeed. As for academics you spend almost 2 hours learning the same stuff you learn in high school but sometimes in a fun and interesting way.
Do you enjoy the experience at your school?
Honestly I love it here. Everyone is so friendly and yes I do get homesick sometimes but i get over it when I am hanging out with people. The dorms are very nice especially the upperclassmen ones because they are like an apartment style (good thing to look forward to) but they can be pricey. The food on campus isn't always that great but there are alot of places around the campus to eat at. Also you use your ID card to swipe for food. You get 15 swipes a week and 5 guess swipes a trimester so use it wisely. There's also a Starbucks on both the Harborside and Downcity Campus. There are many of different clubs, organizations, and sports to do so i recommend getting involved in something because you meet alot of new people that way.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
It is definitely worth it here. Yes it is expensive (about 33,000 for tuition and then you include your dorm fees) but it also all depends on what you have for financial aid. But you learn different tricks and tips and the school helps you find jobs after you graduate. Sometimes your internship can turn into your actual job for the rest of your life or for how long you wanna stay there. You also can choose from a variety of different resident halls and dining halls so your options aren't really limited. A final thing is apply for every and any scholarship you find because it will help you out in the long run. But there are jobs on and off campus that are easy to get.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
~Apply for EVERY scholarship
~Don't always party because studying is important especially is a teacher decides to give a pop quiz (yes they do, do this).
~Get involved in different and meet new people. Don't be afraid to talk to someone everyone is nice.
~Get to know you chefs they can get you connections outside schools sometimes.
~Prepare to do more work than you did in college. Also they don't really accept anything late so make sure everything is in on time.
~Make sure you know how to iron good and shine your shoes. Starch works amazing on your uniforms. If your a culinary major Chef Fuchs is REALLY strict about uniforms and he will confront you if somethings wrong with it.
~Make sure you don't miss more than 2 days of a lab because after the 2nd day you are dropped from that lab and are going to have to take it over.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
~Culinary Arts and Baking and Pastry.
~Business
~Hardworking and dedicated students.
Almost everyday you are learning something new, whether it's in academics or a lab. Even though the labs are only 9 days long you retain ALOT of information in those day. You will spend about an hour doing lecture in the beginning of class then for the rest of the 6 hours you are learning hands on work and you get to try what you eat. The chefs work with you so you can gain the skills and knowledge you need to succeed. As for academics you spend almost 2 hours learning the same stuff you learn in high school but sometimes in a fun and interesting way.
Honestly I love it here. Everyone is so friendly and yes I do get homesick sometimes but i get over it when I am hanging out with people. The dorms are very nice especially the upperclassmen ones because they are like an apartment style (good thing to look forward to) but they can be pricey. The food on campus isn't always that great but there are alot of places around the campus to eat at. Also you use your ID card to swipe for food. You get 15 swipes a week and 5 guess swipes a trimester so use it wisely. There's also a Starbucks on both the Harborside and Downcity Campus. There are many of different clubs, organizations, and sports to do so i recommend getting involved in something because you meet alot of new people that way.
It is definitely worth it here. Yes it is expensive (about 33,000 for tuition and then you include your dorm fees) but it also all depends on what you have for financial aid. But you learn different tricks and tips and the school helps you find jobs after you graduate. Sometimes your internship can turn into your actual job for the rest of your life or for how long you wanna stay there. You also can choose from a variety of different resident halls and dining halls so your options aren't really limited. A final thing is apply for every and any scholarship you find because it will help you out in the long run. But there are jobs on and off campus that are easy to get.
~Apply for EVERY scholarship ~Don't always party because studying is important especially is a teacher decides to give a pop quiz (yes they do, do this). ~Get involved in different and meet new people. Don't be afraid to talk to someone everyone is nice. ~Get to know you chefs they can get you connections outside schools sometimes. ~Prepare to do more work than you did in college. Also they don't really accept anything late so make sure everything is in on time. ~Make sure you know how to iron good and shine your shoes. Starch works amazing on your uniforms. If your a culinary major Chef Fuchs is REALLY strict about uniforms and he will confront you if somethings wrong with it. ~Make sure you don't miss more than 2 days of a lab because after the 2nd day you are dropped from that lab and are going to have to take it over.
~Culinary Arts and Baking and Pastry. ~Business ~Hardworking and dedicated students.