The Art Institutes

Private

Robin's Review

Review of The Art Institutes

from Merriam, KS

Describe your college in three sentences.

Hands on experience by experienced chefs, and teachers. Small Class sizes that give you a more personal experience. A diverse student body made of different age groups and cultural backgrounds.

Do you have any tips for prospective students?

Stay on top of your work, listen to your chef instructors, and get to know your classmates.

Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?

Classes are taught by teachers and chefs that have real world experiences and they expect nothing less than excellence.

Describe the dorm life at your college.

I don't live in the dorms but from what I hear it is a nice and safe environment.

Describe the food and dining at your college.

Most lab classes allow you to either eat what you produced in class or to take it home. The is a nice student lounge that has vending machines that contain fresh fruits, veggies, sandwiches, and other snacks. A microwave is also provided.

What’s there to do for fun at your college?

There are a lot of clubs to join, a big screen TV with video games, and dvd player in the student lounge to relax in between classes.

Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?

It's a rather expensive program but you are taught by only the best and have state of the art culinary labs filled with lots of amazing tools and appliances.

Which types of students will excel at your college?

Non traditional students with families or jobs. Classes are don in block style. For example my classes are from 1-5 Monday and Tuesdays, and 5:30 - 10:30 Monday and Tuesdays. So by Wednesday I am done with attending classes until the next week. This makes it easy for me to hold a job and still have time with friends.

Are you involved in any clubs or activities?

None

How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?

Security is on duty all the time. Only one door to enter building and all visitors are checked at door. Parking lot brightly lit and close to building.