Johnson & Wales is NOT JUST A CULINARY SCHOOL. There are two campuses three miles apart from each other, I am attending the downcity campus studying Sports/ Entertainment/ Event mangement. Jwu takes a different approach and puts students right into their major classes in the first trimester. It is a great school for students who know what career path they would like to pursue in the future. All the teachers have had experience in the industry on the subjects they teach which helps students relate topics being learned to real world experiences.
Do you enjoy the experience at your school?
There is many options for students in their time outside of class. The downcity campus is a 10 minute walk to the Providence Place Mall, The Dunkin Donuts Center (where the Providence Bruins play in the winter), and close to all attractions geared towards young adults. Night Clubs are two blocks away from freshman dorms, where as the frat houses are a 10 minute bus ride on the RIPTA. (near Providence College)
Oh yeah, they do not hold classes on Fridays.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
Johnson and Wales is a private university but gives out a lot of aid per year. Having between a 3.0 and 4.0 GPA can get you anywhere from $5,000/year to full tuition. (minus room and board). There are also many opportunities for working on campus (as a work study) or as a Student Assistant in a computer lab or at the gym which can gain a student hourly wage PLUS a $1,000 scholarship per trimester. ALSO THE APPLICATION IS FREE AND NO RECOMENDATIONS NEEDED!
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
This school is great for students who are career oriented and also want to have the college experience (where you cannot get at community college or vocational school)
Culinary Majors is either a hit or miss, freshmen either love the program or they hate it.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
Culinary arts enthusiasts
Career oriented students (TONS of job fairs throughout the year)
Students who want to be exposed to different cultures. (JWU has a huge international program)
Johnson & Wales is NOT JUST A CULINARY SCHOOL. There are two campuses three miles apart from each other, I am attending the downcity campus studying Sports/ Entertainment/ Event mangement. Jwu takes a different approach and puts students right into their major classes in the first trimester. It is a great school for students who know what career path they would like to pursue in the future. All the teachers have had experience in the industry on the subjects they teach which helps students relate topics being learned to real world experiences.
There is many options for students in their time outside of class. The downcity campus is a 10 minute walk to the Providence Place Mall, The Dunkin Donuts Center (where the Providence Bruins play in the winter), and close to all attractions geared towards young adults. Night Clubs are two blocks away from freshman dorms, where as the frat houses are a 10 minute bus ride on the RIPTA. (near Providence College) Oh yeah, they do not hold classes on Fridays.
Johnson and Wales is a private university but gives out a lot of aid per year. Having between a 3.0 and 4.0 GPA can get you anywhere from $5,000/year to full tuition. (minus room and board). There are also many opportunities for working on campus (as a work study) or as a Student Assistant in a computer lab or at the gym which can gain a student hourly wage PLUS a $1,000 scholarship per trimester. ALSO THE APPLICATION IS FREE AND NO RECOMENDATIONS NEEDED!
This school is great for students who are career oriented and also want to have the college experience (where you cannot get at community college or vocational school) Culinary Majors is either a hit or miss, freshmen either love the program or they hate it.
Culinary arts enthusiasts Career oriented students (TONS of job fairs throughout the year) Students who want to be exposed to different cultures. (JWU has a huge international program)