A Deep Dive into CIA鈥檚 Dining Halls
Discover the key differences between CIA鈥檚 two main student dining halls鈥擳he Egg and Farquharson Hall鈥攁nd learn what makes each a unique campus experience.
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Adventure Awaits: A CIA Student鈥檚 Study Abroad Story
Follow CIA student Onajah Ebanks 鈥25 as he studies the art of Japanese cuisine abroad鈥攊mmersing in culture, tradition, and hands-on culinary learning.
Inside Restaurant Management: Roles, Skills, and Salary Info
Get the full details on the job of a restaurant manager, including required skills, responsibilities, and pay in our guide to restaurant management.
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Tour Campus or Attend an Online Event
Whether you鈥檙e looking to visit one of our campuses or would prefer the convenience of a virtual event, there鈥檚 no better way to learn more about CIA than with one of our admissions events.
A Day in the Life of a CIA Student
Go behind the scenes with CIA student Madeleine White as she shares a day in her life as a second-semester culinary student鈥攃lasses, kitchen time, and everything in between.
The CIA Bookstore Has It All!
Shop CIA鈥檚 bookstore for school supplies, dorm d茅cor, and textbooks鈥攁vailable in-store and online. Find everything you need for the start of the semester.
Lights, Camera, CIA: Special Student Screening of Netflix鈥檚 Next Gen Chef
Read more about first semester Food Business Management student, Paris Hernandez 鈥29 experience while watching Next Gen Chef in CIA鈥檚 Marriott Pavilion.
Should You Be a Cook or Chef? Titles, Training, and Kitchen Roles Explained
If you work in the kitchen, are you a chef, or are you a cook? It鈥檚 a simple question, but the answer depends on鈥
Beyond the Classroom: Student Competitions at CIA
杏吧原创 Pizza Cook-Off Champion Matty Friedman recounts his journey from crafting the winning pizza to celebrating with the Hudson Valley Forest Floor team.
From Start to Chef: Culinary School Length and Cost Explained
Ready to start your culinary journey? If you want to excel in the food or hospitality industries, you need more than just the basics鈥攜ou鈥
How to Become a Personal Chef: Skills, Training, and Career Guide (Plus Salary Info)
What do you think of when someone mentions wanting to be their own boss as a chef? Owning and running your own restaurant? Operating鈥
The Benefits of Attending a CIA Open House
Read about the top five reasons to attend a CIA Open House.
Is a Career in Baking Right for You? Job Titles, Career Paths, and Salary Info
Why Choose Baking as a Career? Maybe you relish the comforting smell of freshly baked bread in the morning.
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