Culinary Institute of America Top Questions

Don't doubt yourself, you're going to an accredited culinary school in New York and you'll do great. Worrying and doubting is stressful and having stress in your life is negative. You don't need negativity.

Of all the things I'd wish I'd told myself while I was in high school, the best advice I could have given myself would be to not be afraid. Don't be afraid of taking any risks. Risks are opportunities in disguise, and enlightenment waiting to happen. There is so much world out there, and if you want to experience it, take every risk you can, and just wait and see where the world carries you. Distances from comfortability can be counted, experiences are preiceless.

If I could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior about what I know now about college life and making the transition is never give up. College is completly different from high school, the main advice I would give myself as a senior is know what I want to study in college, be prepared for a lot more work, longer class days, many new faces, and being home sick. College is where you grow up, take responsibility for your own actions, and learn to live on your own being poor.

Thinking back to when I was a high school senior, I knew absolutely nothing about college. All I knew was that my older sister attended college but I never really asked her about college life. Knowing what I know now, I wish I did ask her some questions before I moved to school. The first thing I would tell myself is to just be prepared for how different life is going to be. New friends, hard and competitive classes, and even taking the trash out all on my own. It was all new to me when I got here. I have so much responsibility now. I just wish I knew when I was in high school. I would also tell myself that I am going to lose close high school friends but make life long new ones in college. I lost a lot of friends back home, but I made so many here at the Culinary Institute. I would also tell myself it's okay to make mistakes as long as your learn from them. This school is all about learning from your mistakes. I am so happy here now, I just wish I was better prepared for college.

Stay in school! As you get older and have to take on responsibility as an adult, your going to realize that things don't come handed to you. Your parents are always going to love you but they are not always going to provide for you. There are going to be obstacles that come your way that may seem unfortunate! Do not get discouraged. Push through the hard times for a few more years and then you can relax and enjoy your hard work and build your life the way you want it. Surround yourself with people who have the same goals you do. To graduate! Become one of the few people in your family to graduate from college. Its going to be hard! Your going to feel like you want to quit, but your not the only one struggeling for the same goal, so suck it up butter cup and get that college degree! I know you can!

Knowing what I know now if i could go back to high school there are alote of things i would change. The first thing that i would change would be to join more clubs that support my major. I ld have socialize more with my peeres. Things that i would change academicy would be to study more. I would also have done alote more extra credit so that I could have a high GPA.

I would tell myself to follow the advice of my family and doctors, which was to graduate early with the best grades I could achieve. Even though I only took three classes my senior year, to make sure that I worked as hard as I could and that once I graduated, I could start college and work to fight against my anxiety disorder so I could one day obtain my dreams of being an artist. I would make sure I knew I was doing the best I could and that, while it did not seem that way at the time, I was doing a great job with school dealing with my circumstances. To fight the anxiety and actually attend a college class on campus was worth it, the whole fight against my anxiety was worth it. Never give up and keep on fighting for your dreams. I realize now how important that is and wish I knew it better back then.

College life is a big transition from high school. It calls for a more responsible and focus life style and, at the same time, an opportunity to foster new friends and build up the network that I can rely on in future. I need to carefully decide what I want to do with my life and look positively towards the future. Knowing what I want to achieve in life will make it easier to build up the passion and appreciate the process of studying and completing the various courses required by the program. Choosing a college that meets my financial needs, provides the supporting staff to advise me when I am at a crossroad in deciding on my career and encourages more student interactions to build strong peer support will take a priority than just its prestige and national accolades. As I am weak in maths, I will need to get help beefing up the basic concepts to prepare for college maths that I will need to take during the Freshman year, and if I can overcome it, the years ahead will be a more enjoyable experience for me.

If I could go back in time I would tell my self to start talking to people you know are attending the college at the same time I was, so I could be better aquainted with them. I would also tell my self to start applying to scholarships sooner,and also to apply to jobs before moving into the college. The reason I would do this is because college really throws unexpected expenses at you. The reason I would have my self get better aquainted is so then I wouldn't be as nervous my first week as I was. I would also tell my self to talk to the students that are currently attending to get their oppinions of the school and also I would tell myself to visit the college a few more time than I did to get a better knowledge of it.

Hi past self! Let us sit down and have a talk about our near future. I know we have plans to start off at community college but that is not a smart chose. I know from experience that when we transfer we will have to start our Associate in Culinary Arts all over. Therefore go straight to The Culinary Institute of America this way we will waste no time. I know that leaving home and going somewhere with no family will be hard but it is worth it. We will build a great life and our family will always be here. When you get to New York be cautious of the people around you. Don't trust everyone because not everyone has our best interest at heart. Stay true to us and never forget that God has our back. Make sure that we take this experience serious and work on our study habits now. We need to learn to study better now so we don't struggle in the future. I know how lazy we can be and how much we can procrastinate but that has to change. One last thing do not stress the tuition it is covered.

Going back in time and being a high school senior again the advice I would give myself would be to not procrastinate with my work and the financial needs. I wish I had started saving money earlier. While in high school I would have a couple days to complete assignments but now while im in college I have a night or two, so i cant procrastinate on all of my work and i have to make sure I get enough sleep so I dont ware my self out and get sick.

Don't panic. Everything will be ok.

Take it easy:) Sure college is a bit of a switch from the life you are used to and that can be good and bad. You are going to have fun , be challenged and experience everything in between. Relax. You ARE going to make mistakes, but it will be ok. You are going to figure out a lot about yourself the first couple of years; use what you learn to better yourself and your life. Be bold woman! There are so many opportunities out there and you don't want to miss them becuase you're a little scared. Finally take it in and enjoy. The moments you spend in and out of class are special and you will look back on them. Keep in mind balance is kinda key to you not going crazy, but live it up:)

If I had the chance to go back in time and talk to myself as a senior, I would say to take full advantage of the opportunities at college. I took more time than I should have to break into different organizations, and that might have been a partly due to the fac that I was shy. I would encourage myself to not be afraid and take advantage of the time that I have in a new place, meeting new people.

Don't get caught up in the social scene too much and prepare for you classes before the day of. Always look into the extra resourses your professor gives you. Ask questions that will actually teach you something and never be afraid to use your professor for additional expertise and experience.

go to college sooner, manage finances better enlist in military sooner

Nothing, I am exactly where I want to be, doing exactly what I wanted to do.

Its not necessary to fret about the little challenges that come up everyday in high school classes. You can do what seems like overwhelming, and you'll get where you want to be in time.

I would tell myself that no matter what keep pushing and don't give up. Pain is weakness leaving the body. Success starts with you.

I would tell myself to look more into financial aid. The Culinary Institute of America is probably the best campus and school I have the opportunity to be apart of. Granted I have never attendted other colleges. I feel like I'm getting a unique college experience. However, the school's tuition has increased since i've been here so the more money I could save the better.