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Dartmouth College • Hanover, NH
Studying Neuroscience (completion in 2009)
• 12/9/2011
"My experience was topnotch. That said, it didn't prepare me for my career path at all."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | no | I received an excellent education, but poor career advice. I love my job, but my school did not prepare me for it. |
| Program Reputation | 9 | My institution has a wonderful reputation. I am not aware of any major or program that is not known to be excellent. |
| Program Quality | 10 | I was constantly intellectually stimulated. My professors were excellent. Zero complaints. |
| Instruction | 8 | Excellent instruction was provided. A little was left to be desired in terms of career preparation. |
| How Difficult | 10 | I had to work very hard in school. The courses were fast paced and very demanding in terms of work, time, and dedication. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | I took very few courses that were hands on. The focus was absolutely on read material. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 7 | Summer course offerings were excellent. Online and weekend courses were basically nonexistent. |
| Academic Facilities | 10 | There were more libraries than I could ever use. Excellent access to professors, but poor tutoring opportunities existed. |
| Social Life | 10 | There was something for everyone. The Greek scene was highly influential, but very welcoming and flexible. |
| Placement Services | I don't believe career placement services exist. If they do, I did not use them. | |
| Alumni Network | I believe my alumni network is excellent. However, I do not utilize it at all. |
Sugar River Valley Technical • Claremont, NH
Studying Culinary Arts (completion in 1999)
• 3/12/2012
"I was very satisfied with my learning experience at SRVTC. I feel that the program and the school successfully prepared me for a career in the culinary field."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | I would recommend the Culinary Arts program at SRVTC to anyone interested in a career in the field. The facility, the staff and the curriculum are top notch and the number of connections a student can make in terms of career placement are endless. |
| Program Reputation | 10 | The Culinary Arts program at SRVTC is the only local program of its kind so interest in it is high. The reputation for training successful chefs is known through out the area. |
| Program Quality | 9 | SRVTC offered and excellent Culinary program. The facility was amazing with a fully functioning kitchen and restaurant. |
| Instruction | 10 | The instructor for the program had worked at some of the most prestigious restaurants in the Upper Valley. The curriculum was thorough and every course was covered from breakfast to dessert. |
| How Difficult | 7 | The level of work for the course was designed to prepare the up and coming chefs for the real world. As a student I experienced the real life stress that can come from the work load and time restraints of working in the field. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | Culinary Arts is almost all hands on. As a culinary students you are always prepping, cooking, cleaning and eating. Books were used in class to reference recipes and techniques. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 1 | The class schedule is not flexible at all. The classes are Monday through Friday days and the restaurant has set hours of operation. The restaurant offers catering services and some of the events that are catered are in the evenings. |
| Academic Facilities | 10 | The school's academic facilities more than meet the needs of the program. The kitchen offers the same state of the art appliances as a private or chain restaurant would. Classroom instruction is given in the semi-formal dining room and there are plenty of learning tools available like computers, books and even tutors. |
| Social Life | 10 | The social experience at SRVTC is first rate. I made many friends and career connections by attending class there. I also met many respected people from the community by working the functions. |
| Placement Services | 10 | SRVTC offers help with job placement and the program prepares students for the hiring process. A list of local restaurants that are hiring is posted in the classroom and the instructor has connections at each one. |
| Alumni Network | 10 | The SRVTC staff offers a lot of support and their alumni network is on top of their game. Within a month of graduation I began to receive newsletters from the alumni association. |
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