culinary school?

[supamisty]

so, im going to be starting culinary school October 2nd at Western Culinary Institute. (earn a degree in associate of occupational studies, le cordon bleu culinary arts). im so fucking excited because its been a life long dream of mine.

im curious if anyone here knows anyone, or who themselves, have gone thru this program, or programs like it, and have any successful/unsucessful stories

[Brooklynn]

My friend Matt (Dj Grin) went to western. He really enjoyed the time he spent there. I think that getting real world experiance is key. He worked part time as a line cook at Outback with me. It was fast paced so he learned to be quick and efficient however working at Outback is pretty by the book, there was no room for creativity. The schooling at Western taught him how to be an artist and a chef.

[KiddyRaver]

one of my really go friends went there and she loved it. she would come home and tell us what she did that day. it was cute.

there is another person i know who went to the school and she loved it and end up moving to vegas and starting her own restraunt

[supamisty]

Originally posted by LucyFurr
[B It seemed the ones that had a great passion for foods were the most successful, and those that went just because it was something to do were resentful and bitter about their job. not as a rule tho, just in general. my theroy on this is that people who enjoy cooking often have real world cullinary experience, and know what to expect from the industry. those that just go there with no experience are in for a suprise. [/B]

i literally have zero experience w/ the food industry. i just know i love food and i want to learn everything there is to know about it. i do believe being a chef is something i will love and enjoy, as long as im given the opportunity to express my creativity and not end up stuck a line cook in a denny's.....i know im in for some serious suprises... heh