passionwithfood wrote:
>
> Hey everyone! Im a 15 year old from NJ. For a while now Ive been
> considering a career in the foodservice industry. I've been mainly
> looking at two schools: The Culinary Institute of America and Johnson
> and Wales University. Im asking around for opinions on culinary
> schools. Anyone suggest one of these two schools or even another one?
> I'd appreciate it. Thanks
>
> -aspiring chef



Before you even think about applying or committing that much
money to a career, make sure you get lots of hands-on experience.
One of my son's good friends worked all through high school at
an upscale restuarant all that had weekend buffets. He started
as prep staff and worked his way up to omelets. He ended up at
a culinary school but decided he couldn't take the hours,
commitment, and low salary of a chef and switched to resort
management. He's loving his job.

Being a chef is really nothing like FoodTV. It's hard, hot,
dirty work and few make it to the top ranks. Make sure you
know what you are getting into.

gloria p