Lauren Feldman: Better Chef, Better Person…Bigger Dreams
Lauren Feldman is a CIA student pursuing her associate degree in baking and pastry arts at The Culinary Institute of America in Napa Valley, CA.
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Celebrate Rosh Hashana with the CIA’s Honey-Glazed Cornish Hens Recipe
This honey-glazed Cornish hens with apples and cabbage recipe from the CIA is the perfect combination of sweet and savory to celebrate Rosh Hashana.
Tips for Writing Your CIA Application Essays
Writing your college application essay can be overwhelming. These 7 tips can help you craft a CIA essay that will stand out and show admissions counselors who you are.
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Tour Campus or Attend an Online Event
Whether you’re looking to visit one of our campuses or would prefer the convenience of a virtual event, there’s no better way to learn more about CIA than with one of our admissions events.
Eleven Culinary Careers Outside the Kitchen
A CIA degree prepares you for many types of culinary careers beyond cooking.
Sonia Lisbeth Toral ’15 —Minding Her Own Business
CIA graduate Sonia Lisbeth Toral used her culinary science education to create Mókuro, a unique shop in Mexico specializing in glaciers—delicious shaved ice treats available in a variety of flavors.
My Trip to France with the CIA
Students in CIA bachelor's degree programs participated in an exciting Global Cuisines and Cultures trips to France this summer, where they made crepes and chocolates!
Tips for Parents of College Freshmen
We know the transition to college can be an emotional roller coaster, and it can be hard to let go—you’re not alone. Check out our tips for parents of brand-new college students.
Celebrating Welcome Week at CIA
CIA students kick off the 2019 fall semester with a week of exciting events filled with food, games, and fun at the college’s New York campus in Hyde Park, NY.
Stories from the Lab: Sausage Making—The Right Stuff
Discover how CIA Culinary Science students master all the steps of handmade sausage making: cutting, grinding, hanging, fermenting...
Ingredient Functionality: Why It’s Important
The Ingredient Functionality class in the CIA bachelor's in culinary science program challenges students to be creative with a Mystery Basket project.
Adrienne Capps ’15 —Nonprofit Executive Changes Career to Pursue Passion
“This is a dream career. I’m doing everything I love. I wanted to do something entrepreneurial involving both wine and food.
Your Junior-Year Calendar Checklist for College
You’ll be narrowing your college search, taking standardized tests, and learning more about scholarships and financial aid. The Culinary Institute of America has got your back, with this college checklist for your junior year. We’ll help keep you organized and set you up for success.
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