Culinary Institute of America

I would attend but I'm to far away I would do on-line

I absolutely loved the school it was easily the most beautiful place I've ever lived in my life as a kid from small town Texas. I was a student there, but never graduated I'm going to college for engineering instead, but there is nothing super negative to say about this school at all it is easily the most unique thing I've ever done although if you're are a student the school is prime for tourist as the scenery is so beautiful and it's the best culinary school in the USA so plenty of tours of the Hudson Valley stop at the school which also makes the school very concerned about it's image so they have a pretty strict dress code for students and the hallways are always full of random visitors or sometimes celebrity chefs. The classes themselves are very fun and all of my professors were engaging and thought provoking with their questions. And one last thing is that everyone I met at the school was extremely friendly and I met a ton of people there between all the visitors, students, and teachers and the unique events like the halloween special marathon called the run for you knives 4k was amazing and offered a lot of scholarship opportunities also.

I think the CIA is a great school for those looking for a career in the food industry! They offer tons of amazing courses that help you hone in on your skills in and outside of the kitchen. The added externship is really a bonus for graduates when they go out into the industry for careers and they already have experience compared to other recent graduates.

The first day I was here was move-in day and stressful because I didn’t have time to unpack before orientation and had to rush to say goodbye to my family. I went late on Friday which made orientation day very busy, but I liked that there was a structured schedule. I enjoyed that there were events every night to meet more people and hang out with the people you just met. The toque ceremony was extremely motivational and excited me to start classes and begin learning from the best. I enjoy all my professors. They all were willing to help you succeed. I also enjoyed Pathways to Excellence because it showed where Alumni have ended up and the endless possibilities of the CIA. Seeing different career paths also helped me understand the several culinary careers available. The career fair was also an amazing experience. I talked and networked with several people with several different job opportunities. These experiences made me feel more comfortable with finding an externship location and finding a career with the resources the CIA has for their students. CIA has been stressful, but I see myself having a successful future from being in this atmosphere.

I like this college because I have learned so much from them and I know it will help me in the end . Yes the core classes could be challenging but they are really fun and you get to learn so many things from around the world. I would take what I learn with me through life.

I loved the campus when I visited last. All the people I met were super nice and the resources available to the students are guaranteed lifelong after attending and graduating. I feel more recognized at this school as an accepted student than at my high school as a student. I am counting the days down until I enroll and start classes.

I love the school overall, all my chefs are amazing teachers and are very passionate throughout the courses. Although I do not live on campus the living situations are not the greatest as on any campus. The food I honestly would expect to be better considering it is a culinary school but still better than the average college dining halls.

I've wanted to go there since I was in middle school. I enjoyed visiting and can't wait to start. I loves the architecture of the school and the classes are so interesting. The only drinking I've heard of is the wine theory class. I liked the styles of campus living I saw.

This is a place to get training by high quality chefs. The chefs have real life experience that they incorporate into their teaching. There is also opportunities to learn about all kinds of cooking, baking, the business side of the restaurant , wine and spirits. The student clubs and organizations are very diverse. Some are related to culinary activities and some are hobbies outside of culinary. Groups include gardening, bee keeping, sports, hiking, reading clubs, etc... There is something for everyone to keep busy and relax. All of the academic courses are also related to the culinary industry.

The Culinary Institute of American is a great school where students can learn from the best chefs and teachers. The councilors are there to helps you every step of the way and are there if you need any kind of support. The opportunities they provide are like no other school. I couldn’t imagine being in another place.

(I chose liberal arts because there was no option for baking & pastry lol) I didn't go into this college with rose-colored glasses expecting them to be what they say they are. However, many other people did. This was a huge let down to many folks and they drop out or transfer. You know as soon as you show up to move in- you are kicked to the curb unless you know someone. The staff can be very shady. The majority of chefs are great. I hear the culinary side they are ridiculous. They say it is to prepare you for kitchen life but, some people don't want to work in the kitchen after the CIA. just in case you didn't get that memo, Chef. Baking and pastry chefs were more chill but could be hard. I loved my Chefs and they deserved better than what they get. Most work like 14-hour days teaching the same thing over and over again. You could see it would take a toll on them but they didn't take it out on us. The campus can be very cliquey. I tried to reach out and talk to various groups, however, they all stuck within their orientation groups and excluded anyone new. They flat out lie during tours and just speaking with prospective students. Anything to get them in the door. I guess that's what mostly all schools do but please be wary. Honestly, I read a lot of the bad reviews on here and they are accurate. Very, very strict classroom environment and rules. You can't wear jeans too academic classes so don't try. You have to be business professional. You can't even enter roth hall to go to farq or get your mail in jeans. (unless you go to the back entrance where no one can see you) You must be in business professional or whites in Roth. PERIOD. If you wear the wrong socks under your uniform you can and will be kicked out of class. Don't even think of having unnatural hair color. They made my roommate dye her hair. They seem to pick and choose who to target on that rule though. The campus isn't close to much. It's a long walk just to the store. I had to uber everywhere which was difficult because the schedule doesn't allow you time to work much if at all. I worked some on weekends but I mean- there's my uber money! There is a shuttle on SATURDAY only. They did have pretty cool campus events. Weekends are a ghost town. The egg- for a culinary school it really does suck. Unless you go to the food stations that cook it up to order. The other food has been sitting out and is usually cold by the time they even put it out. Usually, it is gross. Also please don't eat the eggs from the breakfast buffet. If you want eggs, wait until breakfast all day station opens up and they cook it fresh. That is my major warning. For the amount we pay, they have to do better. Those dramatic negative reviews really ARE TRUE lol. Dorms are old. They haven't been updated since they were built. They plan to build a huge hotel on campus, yet, can't even give students legitimate mattresses in the rooms. p.s don't wear socks on the dorm floors you will slip. SUPER SLIPPERY. I was in pick hall. I hear Hudson is a shitshow because that is where all the young, fresh out of high school kids go. I tried to get a single room due to medical reasons however, I was denied because it didn't provide every single precise detail because my doctor wanted to protect my HIPPA. They don't give a single crap. The whole process was insensitive. Especially because it was concerning mental health. Tutors are great!!!! My math tutor is the only reason I passed. I have dyslexia so I've always struggled but she helped me succeed. so THANK YOU to her. She was super kind and welcoming. She made it fun. I am so glad I met her! The director of the learning commons and disability services Jodi can come off a bit aggressive or harsh. Guess you just have to learn not to take it personally? She has been helpful and one of the only few staff members to reply to emails during Coronavirus though. During this coronavirus update, they left us in the dark for a lot of time. Granted, this is a situation that no one expected. However, as a business, they should always have these plans prepared and ready. They gave us vague emails then no emails at all. They kept pushing the return date back every three weeks for MONTHS leaving students with bad housing or temporary housing stranded because they didn't know if this time we would actually be returning. I emailed almost every day advocating for the students because the SGA said NOTHING. I eventually emailed the president of SGA asking why they have been silent. The only reason I could logically think of for their silence is that they became inactive once the school closed. The presided assured me that wasn't the case and he said how they would send out a message to the students and be more vocal for the students. he understood and agreed with what I was saying, yet, here we are two months later and they haven't said a word still. They have left us on our own. I have emailed him again asking when they will speak up on our behalf, SILENCE. Yeah, Franco, That's for you. Shame on you and the entire SGA. The whole administration handled this terribly. They either ignored or sent us to the FAQ page which didn't answer our specific questions. I am sure they were busy as they furloughed all the staff who actually cared about the students. However, we are still paying the same amount for your support so, where is it? They eventually canceled all classes both in-person and online for AOS degree seekers. A lot of students reached out to newspapers to tell our stories. A lot of students are transferring out due to this. Myself included. I don't believe in paying 20k+ a semester for no reason. It was supposed to be for the great education and support but that doesn't seem to exist. I went into this thinking no matter what I would finish but....nope can't stay blind or make excuses for them. I'm out.

I love my school its a perfect fit for me. My experience is wonderful my peers are helpful. You can learn so much and learn about different cultures and cook different foods. Its good to try out different food you haven’t tried.It was hard for me because I’m a very very picky eater but soon I opened up and tried things and turns out I actually liked it. You can always teach and learn from others in this cooking field and also meet new people everyday. Being in this school taught me there so many techniques in cooking and how easy it is to come up with a meal plan with different types of food. My dream was to be a personal chef and im On my way there by going to this school. Students on campus are very talented and are well taught.

The CIA is the place where passion, hard work, dedication, and knowledge meet. The AOS curriculum is designed to expose the Culinary Arts and Baking and Pastry students to vast amounts of information and an overview of many areas of each program; these include back of the house, front of the house, and general management. There are opportunities for Bachelor's programs on interesting areas of study and many concentrations. The opportunities on campus and support from the staff and other students are what makes the CIA unique.

It’s a great school. It’s world premier. Lots of great resources, staff, and faculty. The food is great and so is the curriculum. Students come from all over the world to learn here. The school is extremely diverse and encourages varying beliefs and life styles

this school was the best decision I made, all the chefs are friendly and you can count on them any time, the ingredients we use are the #1, the academic classes are very important but they are interesting if you want to join the culinary world this is the place for you.