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Lincoln Culinary Institute • Hartford, CT
Studying Advanced Culinary Arts (completion in 2009)
• 10/23/2011
"It wasn't the best and left me with limited job opportunities."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | no | I've explained it enough. The school was limited and I would recommend somebody go to a reputable cooking school for 4 years or so. |
| Program Reputation | 5 | I would say it's rather poor. It's in a bad part of the state and has to advertise a lot. The building is nice and classes weren't too bad, so it evens out. |
| Program Quality | 5 | The school was very expensive. However, many teachers were rather helpful and I was taught basic techniques. |
| Instruction | 6 | I was taught basic knife holding, cuts, etc. The teachers did center on Italian cooking too much, though. |
| How Difficult | 3 | Basic techniques were taught - it wasn't very hard. The books required were all rather dated. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | We had to memorize recipes every night, which was book learning. In class, though, we did try the recipes and expanded upon them using reviewed techniques. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 5 | It was average. I didn't have time to work but, I had time to myself. |
| Academic Facilities | 5 | Kitchens and whatnot were always open to students. We had a gym which was nice as I specialized in health foods. |
| Social Life | 1 | It was a 2 yr program condensed into a year. It wasn't anything special. Most of my friends were from high school. |
| Placement Services | 1 | Received little to no help in finding a job. My present job pays the minimum. |
| Alumni Network | 1 | I don't really know much about it. I really have no incentive to know about it. As far as alumni go, I just talk to my classmates on facebook. |
Quinnipiac University • Hamden, CT
Studying Entrepreneurship And Small Business Management With A Minor In Marketing And Art (completion in 2008)
• 1/15/2012
"I learned so much! I will use all the information I learned to start my own business one day."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | I would recommend it as a part of their total career, if they want to own their own business. Just doing this part is not enough; you have to go to culinary school as well. I chose to go to college first, because I earned a basketball scholarship and got my school paid for, and that allowed me to save enough money for culinary school. |
| Program Reputation | 8 | I believe the school's reputation is pretty good. I have seen a few graduates in recent years in newspapers for the businesses they have started. |
| Program Quality | 10 | I was able to study and produce a business plan, so I will be able to open my own bakery one day. I learned things that would have taken me years and years to learn in the field. |
| Instruction | 9 | All of my teachers owned their own businesses. I got real-world experience from them. |
| How Difficult | 9 | The program was very time-consuming. I had to learn every aspect of running a business. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | I had to go into the field and learn from other business owners. They encouraged us to make sure our chosen field was the one we wanted to be in. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 5 | I didn't really have that many options for class. I was on a basketball scholarship, and I had to take classes that wouldn't interfere with practice and games. |
| Academic Facilities | 9 | We had an amazing library and an excellent computer lab. We also had a great tutoring lab that I used often. |
| Social Life | 1 | I was focused and didn't really enjoy drinking or partying. I went out a few times, but I got way too drunk and did stupid stuff, so I stopped that. |
| Placement Services | I'm really not sure about their job placement assistance, because I didn't want them to place me in a job after school. I returned to Canada and attended Le Cordon Bleu after college. | |
| Alumni Network | I don't really have any desire to connect with the people I went to school with. Being a part of the alumni doesn't give me any benefit. |
University Of Connecticut • Storrs, CT
Studying Continuing Studies (completion in 2012)
• 2/28/2012
"I am mostly satisfied with how Uconn operates and am mostly displeased with the level to which I choose to participate. However I think my experience is mostly average."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | Uconn is a great place not only to study plant genetic engineering but also to find what truly drives you. Can an institution get a better endorsement? |
| Program Reputation | 5 | I am not sure if this type of major has a reputation at all. It is mainly for those who did not make college a linear experience. |
| Program Quality | 3 | Uconn Continuing studies program was a wonderful tool to graduate quickly and efficiently to move on to Master's level work. I wish I could have better utilized Uconn. |
| Instruction | 5 | There is still much help to be desired. But as always, the answers are available to those who are persistent. |
| How Difficult | 7 | The classes which I have had to take for entry to the Nursing Master's program were challenging. The courses for my major were not challenging. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | There is a lot of book learning, but the lab opportunities are tremendous as one enters the Sciences. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 1 | The vast size and number of course offerings make Uconn a very uniquely tailored experience. This is one of the institutions' best qualities. |
| Academic Facilities | 7 | The professors for the most part appreciate a diligent student. However as it is a large institution this can vary greatly. |
| Social Life | 7 | The school frequently offers events. The underage party scene is also very lively. |
| Placement Services | 5 | The school offers many services for this type of task. However the success depends on students seeking out these services and this tends to be rare. |
| Alumni Network | I am unaware of any alumni support networks. This is why they received a low ranking. |
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