The Truth About The CIA | The Culinary Institute Of America

get to know insider secrets about the culinary institute of america!!!!
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If you are curious, I am a Baking and Pastry student, I am currently in my second semester, and I attend The Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY (there are 3 other locations!!)
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JEN

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  • @johnnygonzalez13
    @johnnygonzalez133 жыл бұрын

    The military feeling of it comes from the schools upbringing, the school was founded to help returning vets from WW2 earn culinary degrees

  • @Fai_Dan

    @Fai_Dan

    3 жыл бұрын

    I'm getting out of the Navy soon and have dreamed of going to this school since highschool, I never knew that though :)

  • @wilmetteentwistle9242

    @wilmetteentwistle9242

    3 жыл бұрын

    That and they use the Bigade system which Escoffier adapted from his time in the French Military.

  • @cadenrenner1429

    @cadenrenner1429

    3 жыл бұрын

    Facts!👍

  • @WAHoefer
    @WAHoefer2 жыл бұрын

    The CIA was so much fun! I went because of the structure. The whole thing was a challenge and it was something different everyday. We had parties in the dorms, we went off campus to town or up to Rhinebeck, took the train to the city, drove to New Paltz…there is plenty to do. After attending a regular state school and then going to CIA, I would choose CIA over and over. Plus, they are trying to prepare you for the demands of our business. You can’t just skip work in a restaurant or hotel when you don’t feel like going or else you’ll soon find yourself unemployed. This place used to weed out those that couldn’t hack it, though it has become far less strict in recent years in order to keep up with other chain schools. Still in my opinion, if you’re going to take the plunge and go to a culinary school, treat it like it’s already your career, be serious about it, and go to the best school you can.

  • @tashvithakkar19

    @tashvithakkar19

    Жыл бұрын

    hey what degree did you graduate with??

  • @kevinfisher7036
    @kevinfisher70364 жыл бұрын

    We had parties when I was there just kept them smaller and indescrete nothing ever was said

  • @QuangNguyen-hu8ne

    @QuangNguyen-hu8ne

    4 жыл бұрын

    yeah, you can cook the best food in the world, how the heck you don't have parties

  • @prathmeshchandwale1506

    @prathmeshchandwale1506

    3 жыл бұрын

    You're the one she must have found super annoying and competitive 😂

  • @salsaSamuel
    @salsaSamuel3 жыл бұрын

    That's actually a fairly high graduation rate. Most universities are trying to push 70%!

  • @efxnoise
    @efxnoise Жыл бұрын

    **Thankyou for making this video, I added a few things I hope you don't mind. The first few just added to the video, the bulk of my comments are for the current and future CIA students.** Nobody planning a career in foodservice should complain about long hours. AM pantry for me started at 3am..I graduated in 2000. So far you're pretty accurate. To add to dress code, no facial hair except a mustache...yeah...no piercings, you'll get sent home if your whites are wrinkled. Sanitation is long, boring, dry and absolutely required. If you blow of sanitation, you shouldn't be in a kitchen, ever. The instructors at the CIA are all different. Some are amazing, some aren't, a few are a$$-holes, those are some of your best as well so don't forget it. Take them seriously, if they ask you to do some work outside, SAY YES. many of these Instructors are legends, some are CMC's. Learn everything you can from them. Keep your shoes polished, whites always white, starched and pressed. If you don't know how to iron, youtube before you start classes. Invest in hangers, keep your whites pristine. Invest in kitchen shoes: non slip sole, the must be comfortable at hour 1 and hour 12+. If they hurt, get new shoes and dont go cheap. Your future self thanks you. The brewpub up route 9 is a wonderful place and their cheddar cheese soup is legendary, I hope they are still in business. One of our greatest presidents lived in Hyde Park, go visit him, of course the one and only...FDR. There was a drive in on the right side wed drive a pickup truck and our kitchen chairs to see a double feature. If we drank too much we were a stones through from our crappy apartment. There are parties but off campus. There's some sh***y clubs in Poughkeepsie, I wouldn't recommend. New Paltz across the river was a cool place to go out. Cabaloosa if it's still there will likely still have Grateful Dead night. The acceptance rate is WAY too high, my generation had to have actual experience on foodservice, letters of recommendation from your past chefs etc. That slowly went away and you see how it affects graduation rate. It's expensive yes. If you go and f**k off, good job, you wasted a ton of money. If you work hard, grab as much information as you possibly can while you're there, it goes quick but you'll graduate with some actual skills. **Most Important** After you graduate, don't think for a second that you are a chef. Don't have an attitude because you "went to the CIA you're better than XYZ." You're not better than anyone anywhere. CIA grads and even externs go out with an attitude sometimes, not all of course but enough to warrant a comment from me. Drop it. It will only do harm, so if you think you may have a little ego, drop it immediately. When you earn 3 stars from Michelin, then we'll talk about a little bit of ego, until then, you are pond scum! Remember, there are dishwashers, who will do your job faster, better and cheaper than you so don't give someone reason to not like you. And ALWAYS take care of your dishwashers. Before service, make sure they eat, even if you don't have time, drop off pitchers of the soft drinks they like. Beers after work even better. Offer your cigarettes, when A Toilet explodes the most horrifying substance you've ever seen, they will be the ones going to battle, but if you're a d**che-bag, you might be going in there in their place... Not saying kiss anyone's a$s, but they were the lowest on the totem poll but now you are. If dishwashers don't like you, trust me they will be in someone's ear and you will go before they do. Just Remember this... You Are NOT A CHEF. Aspiring Culinarian? Ok, sure, but Chef? NO WAY. That's a title you need to earn and not a school on Earth can grant that title. The title of "Chef" is earned in the field. Putting your time in the trenches until you one day command a brigade of your own. Until that day, don't ever call yourself a chef. You are NOT A CHEF. You are a cook, which is a noble term, if you want to be a chef, you're going to have to earn it. A CIA diploma doesn't mean sh**. Your resume...doesn't mean sh**. You can bs your way through school and resumes quite easily. The only thing that matters is "Can you cook in a commercial kitchen?" That's it. A wiseman once said "Don't Sing it, Bring it". Don't tell me how great you are, let greatness speak for itself and you just keep your mouth shut. Good luck.

  • @jillianreider
    @jillianreider3 жыл бұрын

    This video was super helpful and entertaining (that sneeze haha)! Videos like these are very much needed, because the CIA itself will (understandably) only post videos that show off all the great things about their school, and skip over the rough stuff. I've always wondered about the "one-upping" thing, because I know people come into the school with different levels of experience and different backgrounds and different ways of doing things. Oh and thanks for clarifying the dress code rules. With any luck, I'll soon be attending the Hyde Park NY branch for a Bachelors in Baking and Pastry Management :).

  • @Caligrowntrey
    @Caligrowntrey2 жыл бұрын

    I feel that time management is a huge part to attending this school. After 14 years in the Marine Corps, I will be attending this school and it sound just like my school haha. No parties just learning. All I need. Thank you for sharing. Helped out!

  • @chefcorbin

    @chefcorbin

    2 жыл бұрын

    Rah

  • @efxnoise

    @efxnoise

    Жыл бұрын

    Thankyou for your service. Did you begin at the culinary? Saw this comment and wanted to see how things were going

  • @Cobruz

    @Cobruz

    4 ай бұрын

    I feel the same way, after 6 years of the Navy. Now that I've got some insight of of this school I'm all for it now!

  • @6691kahs
    @6691kahs3 жыл бұрын

    Great video! It brought back many memories. Back when I first applied in 1984, there was a 2 year wait after you were approved, I started in Fall 1986. Back then there was only 1 degree you could get, A.O.S. Also, that seems like a lot of dropouts, I only knew of a handful people that quit or failed out, only 3 (that I remember) from my group of 72. Also you would get sent home if your uniform was incomplete, dirty or if you weren't clean shaven. And any chef passing you in the hall could make you go and change or shave but you had to come back to finish the class. Parties were allowed back then but you would have to be wary of the people in your dorm that had to be up at 3 a.m. for pantry class. And we would bring kegs down by the RR tracks, also we had a bar on campus, so I guess those were the good old days. Is Lake Veloute still there? I haven't been back to campus since probably before you were born in maybe, 1999 or 2000.

  • @jasminemurguia9042
    @jasminemurguia90424 жыл бұрын

    Thank you sooooo much. I've been having a hard time finding testimonials from baking and pastry students. I start in the fall at greystone and would love to see a part 2 with more info on the program itself and your personal experiences. Maybe you could share what the workload is like or what your favorite/least favorite classes are like? Thank you so much for any additional info!

  • @jenniferlalee

    @jenniferlalee

    4 жыл бұрын

    Jasmine Murguia you are very welcome, and maybe I’ll film a part two soon!

  • @datgyrlgrace
    @datgyrlgrace4 жыл бұрын

    Aye I'm starting in the fall for baking and pastry arts. I'm glad this was recommended to me. A lot of the teachers I talk to dont really dig into details.

  • @jenniferlalee

    @jenniferlalee

    4 жыл бұрын

    aww glad this helped!!

  • @TheNickduenas

    @TheNickduenas

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hi ! I start in the Fall for Baking and pastry as well :)!

  • @royalepiphany2468

    @royalepiphany2468

    3 жыл бұрын

    I start in the fall for baking and pastry arts too :)

  • @angelpatti1536

    @angelpatti1536

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@TheNickduenas i start in a week so maybe we will see each other.

  • @EhCloserLook
    @EhCloserLook4 жыл бұрын

    Good video. I'm heading to Hyde Park this Fall and this type of info is good to know. Thanks!

  • @fredeblob
    @fredeblob3 жыл бұрын

    I went to Institut Paul Bocuse and it sounds exactly the same, but we definitely partied when we could, and the academic side was fucking hard. You were also expected to rent your own place. Got through 2 years and 1 internship but didn't make it in the end - I didn't do well on the theory side of things and I just underperformed so they kicked me out. I thought it was harsh them not giving me a second chance but shit happens. I've been working in restaurants since, but I haven't got a degree - hasn't stopped me from finding work in kitchens but I think I still want a degree you know. Hope your experience is better but it must be hard with Covid. Great video! Good luck!

  • @DrChefColin
    @DrChefColin3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the info!

  • @minkang6869
    @minkang68694 жыл бұрын

    thanks for good info! will attend next may. need to prepare a lot to go there from Korea:>

  • @mkage3676
    @mkage36763 жыл бұрын

    Great video, not much has changed lol. Although I see that the trailers are no longer there. Those were the “cottages” of our day back then 😂

  • @juliaharowitz9841
    @juliaharowitz98412 жыл бұрын

    I'm an incoming freshman and this was so helpful! thank you!!!!

  • @hannahkempf9093
    @hannahkempf90933 жыл бұрын

    thank you so much I'm a freshman in high school and Ive been debating between CIA and ICE to go to for future schooling you are the person that has shared the best info so far (that I've found) this helps so much :)

  • @D33P_33

    @D33P_33

    8 ай бұрын

    hey i am deciding between the two as well. Did you end up going to either of them? If so which one and why that one opposed to the other one? Lastly, do you regret it?

  • @CCCC-tq8yo
    @CCCC-tq8yo3 жыл бұрын

    As a grad from 12 yrs ago things have really changed lol hope u make it all the way thru... Most people don't end up comeing back from extern... Half my class did not show up to. Finish

  • @chrisfickbohm123
    @chrisfickbohm1233 жыл бұрын

    The CIA is showing you what the real culinary world looks like. 4 am getting ready for breakfast, 8 - 10 hour day. Loved the Am shift. Best choice I ever made. Yes chef, no chef. You need to shut your mouth listen and absorb it all. Class of Oct 97.

  • @jenniferlalee

    @jenniferlalee

    3 жыл бұрын

    yes!! exactly and that's what i love about the school!! wasn't trying to sound rude in the video at all, just trying to get my point across to people that don't know:)

  • @melanierose8989
    @melanierose89893 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the info

  • @faithfrase
    @faithfrase4 жыл бұрын

    Nice video! The points you made are so true! Especially with the professionalism! I think you and I enrolled the same time (September 2019?) I’m in the Culinary Arts program for Food Business Management. I also see the point about one-upping people... a lot of competition...

  • @jenniferlalee

    @jenniferlalee

    4 жыл бұрын

    ahh we did!! I don’t think we’ve met yet, but when we’re back on campus we totally should:))

  • @faithfrase

    @faithfrase

    4 жыл бұрын

    Jennifer Lee Definitely! (Whenever we go back to campus...)

  • @starlight9447

    @starlight9447

    2 жыл бұрын

    Are you guys in campus?

  • @torturedgnom3196
    @torturedgnom31963 жыл бұрын

    Now you're making me rethink whether I should go in the fall-

  • @jenniferlalee

    @jenniferlalee

    3 жыл бұрын

    oh noo, really was just trying to help. sorry if I was talking in a negative tone, honestly was just tired. but my other CIA videos give some more info that could help maybe!!

  • @rorybrockway2611
    @rorybrockway26113 жыл бұрын

    I'm going there in the fall.... thanks for scaring me more :) but i also thank you for warning me

  • @AlondraUGH
    @AlondraUGH4 жыл бұрын

    Can you make a video of the good things in CIA or the things you like see original there? I'm just curious because i want to study there and thanks for the video to informational

  • @sidniasmith8918
    @sidniasmith89183 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing!! I just hope when I go that I don't have a Gordon Ramsey type of professor lol

  • @ethanthephrog
    @ethanthephrog4 жыл бұрын

    This was super informative! Thanks!

  • @jenniferlalee

    @jenniferlalee

    4 жыл бұрын

    :)

  • @jeovanniperez3949

    @jeovanniperez3949

    Ай бұрын

    @@jenniferlaleewatching this video kinda gave me PTSD to cus I use to go to the greystone campus at California 😂 and I went to class half asleep at 5:30am just when the food truck delivery would show up and just that made me crave those 10am classes that I use to complain about when I first went to community college back then before I was like “please give me a 9am class” lol

  • @jeovanniperez3949

    @jeovanniperez3949

    Ай бұрын

    @@jenniferlalee my chef instructor I had then use to yell at everyone over almost anything at like 6am and in my head I’m like “ lady can you atleast wait till it’s like 10am to yell at me so I can remember what you said” lol

  • @asharg7391
    @asharg73913 жыл бұрын

    I’m going to the NY Hyde park campus this fall for Associates degree Culinary arts I’m so excited

  • @asharg7391

    @asharg7391

    3 жыл бұрын

    Aminata Kebe yeah that’s what I did

  • @britroxxx1013
    @britroxxx1013 Жыл бұрын

    Im just a sophmore in highschool but im seriously looking forward to try and go to CIA i want to start my own business still havent really decided if its going to be a bakery or a restaurant right now im just testing my skills to see which one of the two im better at 😂 i enjoy both so much. Im going to have to work hard to reach my goals!

  • @annableme6421

    @annableme6421

    10 ай бұрын

    Ohh that's cool, I'm still in the second year of high school, and I'm thinking a lot about doing Culinary arts, then doing pastry at Cia and I needed someone to explain to me how the day to day really is😇😇😇

  • @zipporahnwosu7003
    @zipporahnwosu70032 жыл бұрын

    I am not the smartest when it comes to reading books, but I do love cooking and hoping to get accepted to the CIA, is it possible to get into the college even with a low grade because I don't think my GPA is good

  • @nebraskaryan9308
    @nebraskaryan9308 Жыл бұрын

    Can you give me a list of some of the available majors to choose from? I was always curious how it worked. Do you have to take dessert classes? Thanks for your time

  • @FactsTube69
    @FactsTube693 жыл бұрын

    Okay I have one question what’s the difference between culinary arts and culinary skills? Which one is better for me to start a my chef career as a beginner?thanks

  • @TheReneej19
    @TheReneej19 Жыл бұрын

    Do you get to eat the meals you make? It doesn’t go to waste right?

  • @hqmultimediaentertainment3925
    @hqmultimediaentertainment39253 жыл бұрын

    Ur so right... I’m working there rn and it’s a very nice sch but a lot of rules... tbh I’m loving this job...

  • @sophiealvarado3536
    @sophiealvarado35363 жыл бұрын

    Hi I’m obsessed with your videos even tho I’m a barely a sophomore in high school but I really want to go to culinary school and especially CIA, I wanted to ask you if the academic classes are really hard because I’m not so good at math, I love your videos !😊

  • @jenniferlalee

    @jenniferlalee

    3 жыл бұрын

    personally the academic classes are not hard at all for me, but everyone is different!

  • @sophiealvarado3536

    @sophiealvarado3536

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@jenniferlalee ahh ok thank you so much for replying, I love you videos !!

  • @brennangoodin3535
    @brennangoodin35352 жыл бұрын

    Hello I'm super interested in going to culinary school but at the same time I'm a little nervous. I just want to know you don't have to say anything on it. Just how do you make money while going to school? To be able to pay for classes or even living just wondering on that. Thank you for posting ive only seen a few but thanks

  • @ohjusok
    @ohjusok2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your video, I am trying to understand what you're saying - from Korea..!!!

  • @eegrmk7974
    @eegrmk7974Ай бұрын

    That is what a true art school is like. Hard discipline. You show up for class and do the assignments. You take the harsh critique of your work from fellows students who rip you apart. (You do the same when it’s your turn.) The art teachers would say: ‘your clients will never be as harsh. Use the critique to learn and to improve. Always continue to learn. Art is organic. It grows and changes.’ You cut classes. You do not do the work. You never try to improve. Choose another field.

  • @pamelapaguntalan
    @pamelapaguntalan3 жыл бұрын

    I am just wondering since I am applying there soon, how much experience in the industry did you already have before applying? Or, did you not have work experience?

  • @coreycox5612
    @coreycox56124 жыл бұрын

    Can you explain the summer semester more? Like are we on campus for the semester? Does it cost the same as the other semesters? Is it required?

  • @jenniferlalee

    @jenniferlalee

    4 жыл бұрын

    gohan squad yup its required, and it is the same as any other semester, but just during the summer!

  • @chrisfickbohm123

    @chrisfickbohm123

    3 жыл бұрын

    You go to school in blocks. They have various entry dates.

  • @TheReneej19
    @TheReneej19 Жыл бұрын

    Can you do a part two of the meals and baked goods you’re proud of making?

  • @maishalia7649
    @maishalia76492 жыл бұрын

    Do they offer scholarship or any financial aid for international students?

  • @divyasingh5275
    @divyasingh52754 жыл бұрын

    Hi Thank you for all the information you have given But could you please help me with this one thing I have been planning to take an associate degree in baking and pastry arts, so can I know which month of the year does this degree start and how would be the environment there..

  • @jenniferlalee

    @jenniferlalee

    4 жыл бұрын

    hii unfortunately im not certain when, CIA used to accept students throughout the year unlike traditional colleges. I heard that they are no longer doing that, so you will probably start in September, but I don’t know for sure. I would reach out to the school to know for sure!

  • @krishivhanda5167
    @krishivhanda5167 Жыл бұрын

    Hey Can u please tell me how many semesters are there in business management in food And is it two years or 3

  • @fusionchef1
    @fusionchef13 жыл бұрын

    2004 bachelor Culinary alumni here, when I was there AM pantry started at 2 am. You mentioned there is no summer vacations, but you forgot to mention no spring vacation and once in a while there are Saturday classes. When you mentioned people being stuck up I think you were more so looking for that that everyone is egotistical, which is very true. Really the number of overblown egos there is the reason why I left New York State after graduation.

  • @jenniferlalee

    @jenniferlalee

    3 жыл бұрын

    we actually get a week off for spring break now!!:)

  • @fusionchef1

    @fusionchef1

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@jenniferlalee wow they are spoiling you now. lol jk

  • @DeDaina
    @DeDaina Жыл бұрын

    Did you pursue it because you already baked / cooked and wanted to get better at it? Or you wanted to try it out as a career?

  • @clivensfresnel4807
    @clivensfresnel48074 жыл бұрын

    Thanks this video was really helpfulI. Is on campus housing included in tuition? If not, how much is it to stay on campus?

  • @jenniferlalee

    @jenniferlalee

    4 жыл бұрын

    It is not included, and I think it’s around $3,000-$4,000 per semester!

  • @Alexkpopcoverz13
    @Alexkpopcoverz133 жыл бұрын

    I graduated last year. It was a lot of hard work. I got into a lot of fights with the chefs and other people. But in other words, do your best.

  • @cadenrenner1429

    @cadenrenner1429

    3 жыл бұрын

    Wtf were you doing fighting with your instructors bad idea😂

  • @Alexkpopcoverz13

    @Alexkpopcoverz13

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@cadenrenner1429 well they didn't get it through their thick heads. I defended myself. Half of the chefs, they aren't really chefs, they are instructors. It's sad really.

  • @bapplenangsel1643

    @bapplenangsel1643

    3 жыл бұрын

    Gordon Ramsay fighting

  • @starlight9447

    @starlight9447

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yikes is it that bad

  • @mahoganyhill4541

    @mahoganyhill4541

    2 жыл бұрын

    Ok so, lately I have been seeing some more pretty shitty reviews about CIA and their staff and other students from students and it’s making me second guess going there. Is it worth it honestly like all that money…Bc I know there’s some other culinary school in NY but just wondering

  • @kazandrachavez202
    @kazandrachavez2024 жыл бұрын

    When i have to send my application if i want to go to CIA after finishing high school on august 2021?

  • @jenniferlalee

    @jenniferlalee

    4 жыл бұрын

    that changes every year, so i would check the CIA website, contact CIA, or ask your school!

  • @denniskessler6802
    @denniskessler6802 Жыл бұрын

    I am graduate I have the class of 1973 , I went to New Haven Connecticut my first year and my Senior year Hyde Park New York campus doesn’t look the same at all when I was there the building was even done completely but my question is at the egg does the students have to pay for his account in the yearly vans…..

  • @lidiaappell8072
    @lidiaappell80723 жыл бұрын

    THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE DRESS CODE CLARIFICATION- i read the dress code and was like business casual pajamas??????

  • @jenniferlalee

    @jenniferlalee

    3 жыл бұрын

    hahaha me

  • @advaitsankhe3073
    @advaitsankhe30733 жыл бұрын

    I would love such long classes of cooking

  • @nataliaocampo7734
    @nataliaocampo77343 жыл бұрын

    is it necessary to use alcohol? (my religion prohibits it)

  • @lilithcrow6675
    @lilithcrow66753 жыл бұрын

    I really wanna go there next fall. Any tips for a senior in highschool trying to get in?

  • @jenniferlalee

    @jenniferlalee

    3 жыл бұрын

    just keep your grades up and try to gain as much culinary experience as possible!!

  • @homerohernandez7317
    @homerohernandez73173 жыл бұрын

    Im from Mexico and im thinking about going to CIA, how much is the tuition? I dont quite understand that about American Colleges Also if I’m a foreign, how can i get the school credits?

  • @noahcubes611
    @noahcubes6114 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, I have a question. Do you have to pay for your knives or do you already get those in tuition?

  • @jenniferlalee

    @jenniferlalee

    4 жыл бұрын

    NoahCubes technically they’re already part of your tuition, but that’s because during your first semester there is an extra fee (it’s about $1000) that covers your knife kit, chef whites, etc.

  • @nicolerodriguez593
    @nicolerodriguez5934 жыл бұрын

    I go there too and all you said was correct😂 almost graduating culsi bachelor’s ✌🏽

  • @jenniferlalee

    @jenniferlalee

    4 жыл бұрын

    ahhh yay congrats!! wish we coulda meet:)

  • @lilrexy6088
    @lilrexy60883 жыл бұрын

    Is this a good idea to learn how to cook and then maybe possibly opening up a restaurant later on?

  • @adriannabolden9899

    @adriannabolden9899

    3 жыл бұрын

    That’s exactly what I’m doing

  • @zadiey458
    @zadiey4584 жыл бұрын

    Is there such thing as a bachelors in bakery and pastry? What if I wanted a bachelors degree and still wanted to do all the same baking and pastry class. Is that such a thing?

  • @jenniferlalee

    @jenniferlalee

    4 жыл бұрын

    There is!

  • @deg4853
    @deg48534 жыл бұрын

    Do u think there having the journey for juniors in the fall, or do we just have to go visit it ourselves

  • @jenniferlalee

    @jenniferlalee

    4 жыл бұрын

    i honestly have no idea:( im sorry, wish I could help more!

  • @Sevenfifty8
    @Sevenfifty83 жыл бұрын

    Exactly this is what this is about being competitive that’s normal u went to school knowing the rules because you did the orientation so why would you expect long breaks the education in the nort East is different from down south here in Florida party school are over here lmao this state is crazy I wanted to attend this school still thinking about it I also want to learn baking this how I ended up watching this video I know exactly what u mean it does drain you when everyone wants to be number one it’s like ur just there to learn I get that but it’s all a part of it lmk what you think

  • @TheKCDawg
    @TheKCDawg4 жыл бұрын

    Shocking well I need go there for my bachelor degree

  • @TheKCDawg

    @TheKCDawg

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hey jen r u going be there still

  • @jenniferlalee

    @jenniferlalee

    4 жыл бұрын

    yup, only in my second semester!!

  • @mirna8588
    @mirna85884 жыл бұрын

    so quick question.. with this whole covid stuff going on, is class still normal?? is the fall semester and everything going to be like usual?

  • @jenniferlalee

    @jenniferlalee

    4 жыл бұрын

    im not too sure about incoming freshman, but most of us are doing online classes and hopefully picking things up where we left off when we get back! so i will be graduating a semester late now

  • @alrickpacheco6447
    @alrickpacheco64472 жыл бұрын

    Hi iam from goa and Can I join CIA after my 10th pass ??? Please reply 🙏

  • @mokshmehra2024
    @mokshmehra20244 жыл бұрын

    Is the associate in baking / culinary a useful degree? tho it's just 1 1/2 year compared to a bachelor but what's the major difference between the both? I hope it's not like in associate they don't teach everything and just brush through topics?

  • @jenniferlalee

    @jenniferlalee

    4 жыл бұрын

    an associates degree definitely does not just brush through! You just take less academics, otherwise all the kitchen classes are the same for both! The main difference is that for bachelors you can choose to concentrate in business management or food science along with either being a Culinary or B&P student. So im just doing an associates to advance my baking skills, but I do plan on transferring to a state school after to get a business degree there to save some money!!

  • @adrastos9464
    @adrastos94648 ай бұрын

    I wish I could say I had a great time at the CIA but from start to finish I didn’t. I dropped out of after one year- I didn’t even see the inside of a kitchen. The idea that I who had been there for a year had less priority on classes than someone who had just arrived makes no sense and still baffles me. My academic advisor doesn’t respond to any emails by me. That’s just scratching the surface; I have so many horror stories. I really wanted to love it but, the CIA lives off a name purely.

  • @madhusudanghosh1181
    @madhusudanghosh11813 жыл бұрын

    I had to get up at 6 am for 10 years of my life for a class starting at 8 40 am

  • @lianagarcia7499
    @lianagarcia74993 жыл бұрын

    Just wondering, is it possible to get a scholarship to this school or any other culinary school? This is really my passion, but don’t know if I can afford it

  • @jenniferlalee

    @jenniferlalee

    3 жыл бұрын

    definitely!!

  • @ethandouglas-johnson5342
    @ethandouglas-johnson53423 жыл бұрын

    I live in England and this sounds amazing

  • @emanandchill

    @emanandchill

    2 жыл бұрын

    Masochist.

  • @starlight9447

    @starlight9447

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@emanandchill ??

  • @minshin9908
    @minshin99083 жыл бұрын

    They are asking me to purchase multiple textbooks, do I really need to buy them for my classes?

  • @jenniferlalee

    @jenniferlalee

    3 жыл бұрын

    yes and no. there are definetly some you have to, but some you don't depending on who your instructor is!! if you want, dm me and ill tell you which ones you need specifically:))

  • @pipsqueakerdoobie
    @pipsqueakerdoobie3 жыл бұрын

    Went to military school, currently in military, seems like a good fit for me lmao

  • @dems5874
    @dems58744 жыл бұрын

    so would you recommend this as a place to go to?? I want to study hospitality management

  • @jenniferlalee

    @jenniferlalee

    4 жыл бұрын

    dems definitely, it’s a great school!! Especially if you want to be in more of the food side of hospitality

  • @jiyounglee1569

    @jiyounglee1569

    3 жыл бұрын

    If you are planning on culinary / baking major, 100% yes. But Hos. management major,, It got recently started (about three years) and it is still kind of mess. But sure it is still worth the money though.

  • @harismpalatsoukas2777
    @harismpalatsoukas27773 жыл бұрын

    Can a greek citizen like me apply for the college and graduate?

  • @jenniferlalee

    @jenniferlalee

    3 жыл бұрын

    of course!

  • @redaawadallah4518
    @redaawadallah45182 жыл бұрын

    we had a blast, did our work and partied hard at Gafney's

  • @chef_juan_the_don7704
    @chef_juan_the_don77043 жыл бұрын

    I just started at August Escoffier in Boulder I already got a 6 AM class

  • @mattks9

    @mattks9

    3 жыл бұрын

    Do you like it?

  • @chef_juan_the_don7704

    @chef_juan_the_don7704

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@mattks9 its a good school but theres a few things administration could fix

  • @anupamjana6456
    @anupamjana64563 жыл бұрын

    Hello, thanks for the informative video, is their any upper age limit for admission, like a career shift! thanks & regards :)))

  • @jenniferlalee

    @jenniferlalee

    3 жыл бұрын

    Nope! Everyone is welcome as far as I know!!

  • @anupamjana6456

    @anupamjana6456

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@jenniferlalee Thanks

  • @Chloe-ps3ud
    @Chloe-ps3ud3 жыл бұрын

    is there a mass amount of work outside of class?

  • @jenniferlalee

    @jenniferlalee

    3 жыл бұрын

    it really depends on your chefs and professors!! cuz I never got a lot, but my roommate got a ton

  • @lawliet_aftermore6291
    @lawliet_aftermore62913 жыл бұрын

    Hey Junior in high school here, I’ve made it my dream to become a chef and want to go there and was wondering if you can get access to kitchens after classes to work on ur craft there?

  • @jenniferlalee

    @jenniferlalee

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, so we cant work in the class kitchens. But, every resident hall has a kitchen with tons of supplies, and our library actually has a kitchen to practice skills!!

  • @lawliet_aftermore6291

    @lawliet_aftermore6291

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@jenniferlalee wow! Sounds awesome

  • @iamtheproblem13
    @iamtheproblem133 жыл бұрын

    what is the cost of the entire 1 1/2 year program and the 3 year program?

  • @jenniferlalee

    @jenniferlalee

    3 жыл бұрын

    I don't know the exact numbers, but it states it all very clearly on their website!!

  • @megh_premchandani
    @megh_premchandani Жыл бұрын

    Do they have the option of not touching or cutting beef and pork for Indians?

  • @HPnerdXD
    @HPnerdXD2 жыл бұрын

    12am apple pie breads class brutal class!

  • @cortniethompson1972
    @cortniethompson1972 Жыл бұрын

    Must husband starts soon, can you give an example of the typical hours of your schedule?

  • @michaelargenta3856
    @michaelargenta3856 Жыл бұрын

    I went to the Stock Pot Culinary school in Winston-Salem nc. The chef there was maya angelou and oprah chef. I saved so much money and probably learned more then the CIA while spending less money....

  • @pumpkingamebox
    @pumpkingamebox3 жыл бұрын

    How’s the quarantine situation handled on campus?

  • @Walterworld

    @Walterworld

    3 жыл бұрын

    Very strict rules. Very strong discipline.. my son moved in this week. I read the notice the school issued on Corona. They are protecting their 'assets' in ways that other colleges are not.

  • @shiftygames6157

    @shiftygames6157

    3 жыл бұрын

    Just move in about a week ago, extremely strict. You get caught without a mask, you’ll be doing community service with all your free time.

  • @amamdawhatever
    @amamdawhatever3 жыл бұрын

    There are no "breaks" in the workforce. You might get two weeks of vacation if you're lucky...

  • @kazandrachavez202
    @kazandrachavez2024 жыл бұрын

    If i take a bachelors degree i will have more opportunities or is the same as associates?

  • @jenniferlalee

    @jenniferlalee

    4 жыл бұрын

    I don’t know for sure, but I’ve heard it’s the same! But again, it’s totally up to you:)

  • @jiyounglee1569

    @jiyounglee1569

    3 жыл бұрын

    I would recommend bachelors degree from the start. Most kids return to school to join bachelor degree after their associate anyway.

  • @brindadaga1135
    @brindadaga11353 жыл бұрын

    Hi, is it really difficult to work if you never had non-veg?

  • @jenniferlalee

    @jenniferlalee

    3 жыл бұрын

    I think working with meat is different for everyone, but at least for dining there are always veg and vegan options at the egg!!

  • @someperson9536
    @someperson95364 жыл бұрын

    This was a good video. Does CIA offer any non-credit, recreational classes? I wouldn't mind taking some classes, but I'm not interested in getting a degree or becoming a professional chef.

  • @jenniferlalee

    @jenniferlalee

    4 жыл бұрын

    unfortunately I don’t think they do:(

  • @douglashogg4848

    @douglashogg4848

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes they do. I taken a few recreation classes at Hyde Park. You get breakfast and a nice apron to take home. The classes tend to be expensive. If you live in the NY area you might consider the Institute of Culinary Education(ICE) instead at half the price.

  • @fusionchef1

    @fusionchef1

    2 жыл бұрын

    yes and no. yes they offer recreational classes but don't expect them to be anywhere near the level that the credited students have to be at. The recreationally classes are more of a holiday trip.

  • @RamiroLeiva
    @RamiroLeiva3 жыл бұрын

    actually sounds good

  • @sreevallichaudhari1799
    @sreevallichaudhari17994 жыл бұрын

    Hei hii what is the diffenrce between bachelor s and associates?

  • @jenniferlalee

    @jenniferlalee

    4 жыл бұрын

    associates is 1 1/2 years and bachelors is 3 1/2 years at cia!!

  • @sreevallichaudhari1799

    @sreevallichaudhari1799

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, well I'm thinking to join Cia for spring 2021, Do help me in picking the category Lee

  • @demettuncell
    @demettuncell2 жыл бұрын

    Hi💕 I’m 15 years old turkish girl who is curius about gastronomy and kitchen arts.. I didn’t find any information about this can i ask to you? Is this school is University? Hope u will answer. Havr a great day 🤍

  • @jenniferlalee

    @jenniferlalee

    2 жыл бұрын

    This is a culinary college!!

  • @justyndragon3128
    @justyndragon31283 жыл бұрын

    honestly, I plan to join the CIA because I love to cook, I have 1 year of culinary school already completed so I will be able to transfer college credits, but I wanna learn more about the college.

  • @madhusudanghosh1181

    @madhusudanghosh1181

    3 жыл бұрын

    Go to their site

  • @Laney557
    @Laney5573 жыл бұрын

    i’m 15 and cia is my dream school. i’ve been baking/cooking since i was 6 so i’m decently experienced and know a little about food. do i have to have certain knife skills or whatever before we go there or are there specific things i could work on now so i’m better prepared?

  • @ehall870

    @ehall870

    3 жыл бұрын

    Elena and Megan hi! I’m 13, also want to go to cia😊 I assume you should have some knife skills but if you’re super into cooking and baking like me you’ve probably learned knife skills countless times. I know I’ve done knife skills like 30 times😅. yeah I guess you should prob just have experience but idk. I also am a super young 8th grader so I don’t turn 18 until I’m in college so I might have to get like an internship cuz I can’t get a job with my age before college. I think what’s best is just to cook and bake often and enjoy being in the kitchen, and immerse yourself in cultures and foods. maybe I’ll see you guys at cia? it’s a long shot😅. have fun in the kitchen💛💛

  • @madhusudanghosh1181

    @madhusudanghosh1181

    3 жыл бұрын

    I think it requires 6 months experience in front of house or back of house

  • @red2nd141

    @red2nd141

    2 жыл бұрын

    You learn that in culinary fundimentals

  • @khadijah001

    @khadijah001

    2 жыл бұрын

    heyyy, not to be nosy but are you in 10th?

  • @joffregunson3603

    @joffregunson3603

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@madhusudanghosh1181 Not anymore that was a thing a while back

  • @jacksavard8192
    @jacksavard81923 жыл бұрын

    this is a stupid question but do you get tested for thc often

  • @samanthawong6409

    @samanthawong6409

    3 жыл бұрын

    yes I need this answered lolllll

  • @gilbertthegreat13

    @gilbertthegreat13

    Жыл бұрын

    Wow. Just wow. How old are you???? 🤣🤣🤣

  • @jacksavard8192

    @jacksavard8192

    Жыл бұрын

    @@gilbertthegreat13 Gilbert, I am now 18 with no interest in culinary arts anymore.

  • @Raisinbran64
    @Raisinbran643 жыл бұрын

    I needed thins info I’m heading up there I’m fall of 2021

  • @dontaemainor5119

    @dontaemainor5119

    3 жыл бұрын

    Same 🤝💯

  • @_saint.Christopher

    @_saint.Christopher

    3 жыл бұрын

    Sameee

  • @its_kiara__Sims

    @its_kiara__Sims

    3 жыл бұрын

    Same

  • @adriannabolden9899

    @adriannabolden9899

    3 жыл бұрын

    Same what major?

  • @Raisinbran64

    @Raisinbran64

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@adriannabolden9899 food business management

  • @datgyrlgrace
    @datgyrlgrace4 жыл бұрын

    What classes did you choose? Micro or macroeconomics, and what like math science did you pick for your credits?

  • @jenniferlalee

    @jenniferlalee

    4 жыл бұрын

    I haven't had to take mircro or macaro yet!

  • @thymeofourlives1477

    @thymeofourlives1477

    3 жыл бұрын

    I took macro, most people I knew did too. The biggest thing is do research about professors

  • @kazandrachavez202
    @kazandrachavez2023 жыл бұрын

    How many year is the bachelor degree?

  • @jenniferlalee

    @jenniferlalee

    3 жыл бұрын

    Kazandra chavez 3 1/2

  • @Iggins420
    @Iggins4203 жыл бұрын

    6am? Wait til breakfast class. Great vid tho! Be lucky!

  • @bapplenangsel1643

    @bapplenangsel1643

    3 жыл бұрын

    Idk if I would survive there man! Food is life 👀 btw what do they do with the foodsss😂👏

  • @jayanecetoute5564
    @jayanecetoute55644 жыл бұрын

    I'm going to there this fall

  • @SarahBarah

    @SarahBarah

    3 жыл бұрын

    Me too, what campus are you going to?

  • @jayanecetoute5564

    @jayanecetoute5564

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@SarahBarah the one in New York you?

  • @SarahBarah

    @SarahBarah

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@jayanecetoute5564 same campus!

  • @jayanecetoute5564

    @jayanecetoute5564

    3 жыл бұрын

    Lit😊😃 maybe I'll see you there

  • @jayanecetoute5564

    @jayanecetoute5564

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@SarahBarah what dorm are you going to be getting

  • @MNJGaGa
    @MNJGaGa4 жыл бұрын

    Could have talked about your externships, about career services offered at CIA, about career fairs, life after graduation, advantages for such prestigious culinary school, how much to salary to expect after graduating, where you start after graduation, other career paths you can choose other than being in restaurant, cafes, bakeries, or owning your own bakery. theres a lot to talk about. Is the investment really worth it?

  • @jenniferlalee

    @jenniferlalee

    4 жыл бұрын

    hii I completely understand your concern, and I definitely could have talked about more, but I really did want to keep this video on the shorter side! I actually have another CIA video up and its linked in the description! I'll keep your questions in mind, and hopefully soon I will make another video answering more questions!

  • @eliunderwood2446
    @eliunderwood24463 жыл бұрын

    Just sayin the graduation rate is not that low considering the percent of acceptances.