"Another thing that I really like about the CIA is its diversity.

"Being in the bachelor’s program with a major in business management has definitely opened my eyes to everything necessary for opening a business.

"Choosing to attend The Culinary Institute of America was easy.

"I chose the CIA because I wanted the best education from the best chefs. I also wanted to be in a community filled with people who love food as much as I do."—April Johnson, culinary arts student at The Culinary Institute of America.

CIA Alumni Bio "The CIA was like a culinary wonderland for me and I felt like a kid in a candy store with the plethora of resources, information,

With 2017 coming to a close, we take a look back at the past year and highlight some of the most memorable CIA moments, one photo at a time. 1.

As an aspiring chef, the best gift you can receive is an environment where you are always put just a little bit outside of your comfort zone, a place

"I enjoy the intensity of kitchens...CIA was the perfect combination of a learning environment that held to high standards at all times.

If you’re like me when I was in the associate degree program, you’re not sure if you want to pursue a CIA bachelor’s degree.

I had the chance to teach a West Point cadet what a day in the life of a CIA student is like. Yes, that means chef uniform and all.

"The CIA is a family. Everybody is so welcoming, happy, and lifts you up every day...I always feel like I am accepted.

Happy Holidays! Enjoy these recipes from the bakeshops of the CIA. With the holidays around the corner, we're sure you'll be up to a lot of baking.