Culinary Institute of America Top Questions

Do not be afraid of anything . You can do it, leave your dream.

The only thing that I would advise my high school self to do differently when coming to school at the Culinary Institute of America is to continue to live on campus. I have decided after spending sometime off campus that it is super convienent. Also, I have come to find out that, just as I have been previously been advised, that living with friends is not a good idea. Besides this, I would do tell myself to do everything to same!

The advice I would give myself would to focus more. throughout my life, nothing has come easy to me. i would say to sit down and study more instead of going out. get better grades and try 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c}. never give up on your dreams and always strive for your personal best. without the perseverence you will get no where. take a risk and a chance, and don't ever look back on it with regret

I would tell meself to expect the unexpected. I have grown so much as a person since I came to school. I attend college 600 miles away from home so I would have prepared myself to being away from my family for most of the year. I think that I would have put more emphasis on my study habits also, because I am so envolved on campus I really have to make sure that I am paying attention and making sure that I am getting all of my work done when I need to. I think that I would have saved more money before I went away to school also because I don't like having to ask my parents for money I work a lot on campus on top of clubs and classes so I have a very loaded schedule with 2 jobs and 18 credits a semester along with about 6 different clubs. But I wouldn't change a thing.

I dropped out of high school before my senior year. A few years later, I earned my GED and a certificate from a technical school. I am currently in my first semester of community college, after being out of school for almost eleven years. If I could go back to talk to my high school self, I would urge the student that I was to attend classes regularly, apply himself to his work, finish high school, and go straight to community college without delay. This first semester of college has been an easier transition than I initially expected. My wife encouraged me to go back and pursue a college degree. I wish someone had been around to do that when I decided to quit high school.

Always be open to new things, don't be afraid to set up the rules of the house/dorm, it is so important to have a relax zone when get home that to be uncomfortable, and pay for it is unacceptable. Be adventurous, this is the time of your life where minor mistakes are forgive, and you are allowed, and incouraged to experiment to find the real you. Finally set up an exersise routine, nothing is more important than stay healthy, when a diet changes, weight gain can almost be promised.

Scholarships would have made my college life easier; loans are the most confusing part of the transition and the less you owe, the less you have to stress. Each time I looked at scholarship sites, I only saw the deadline and how close or far that date was. I felt hopeless and lethargic. Seeing how much I now owe has snapped me back to life. Applying to scholarships would be the best advice I would give my high school self.

do what you do, and dont let anybody tell you otherwise

I would tell my self that I am on the right track and to be prepared for the time of my life! Although the transition to such an alternative learning atmosphere may be difficult, do not take it for granted. Things are more hands on and even though a majority of your grade derives from what you produce in the kitchen, do not slack on the side home work. It is simple and may seem like a nuisance, but the information is extremely informative and interesting. Although college is exciting, and the social life can be very intoxicating; do not forget why you are there. Also, do not back out of staying for the Bachelors program. The world is big and exciting and you may want to jump into it and make money; but the bachelors program will help you understand society and the world around you so that when you DO enter it, you can percieve it more clearly. When I grateduated from the associates, I didn't want to stay a second longer, but I am glad did because now I am all the wiser and a have a definate direction for where I want to go.

Dear high school Jessica, I am writing today, to give you some very helpful advise for the future. I understand you already got accepted to The Culinary Institute of America, however it is going to get harder from here on out. DO NOT wait any longer to start applying for scholarships! It is not to early! I know you can not wait to get out of high school and final be able to do what you love doing, but do not get destracted. Get prepared and read more information about baking, do not waste time. My most important advise is to not hold back. Take as much as you can out of each and every class. and do not be afraid to ask questions. A lot of times you are going to struggle and think you are not smart enough or good enough. But just know you do not give yourself enough credit. In the end, you will come to realize and be proud all of the amazing things you have accomplished and excelled at. Good luck and have fun with all of the amazing things you are about to learn! Sincerely, Jessica Callahan