Week 1 of the quarter

The first week is always very stressful. New teachers, assignments, books, classes. It is so hard to figure out the syllabus and what is due and when and how. I find the first two weeks especially stressful, but as soon as I know what is expected and I have developed a routine, everything is fine. I like to but my books early but that does not work out well all the time. Sometimes books get changed at the last minute and I have had to return books before because shortly before the quarter started the book had changed. I usually try to buy my books used or I rent them because it is such a savings. Sometimes I am able to borrow a book from a class mate, which is always great. Some books are really expensive and it can add up. This quarter I had two books that were $300 and I was able to get them for a fraction of the price used. I am all for trying to reduce my student loans and books are a good way to do it.

Claudia (March #2)

Should you listen to your class mates?

I have wondered about this question. I could not decide whether I should take Principles of Accounting online or on campus. So I asked my class mates, but of course, there is no general consensus. Some say that you should not take "difficult" (what's a "difficult" class anyway?) classes online but rather sit in class with a real time teacher. I have decided to take it online because I can not concentrate during a night class as well as I can during the day. Accounting will make no sense to me at 8 p.m. Plus online classes have so many nifty features that help you through assignments, and there is always the tutoring center. So far I have no regretted my decision and accounting is going well. I hope it will stay this way.

Claudia (March #1)

Advanced Tech

Well my last quarter was in Advanced a Tech this is the last lab you all enter before your internship for the culinary degree. You will have chef Moeller at first you may feel intimidated but this is how he has to be as that's the purpose of the class ADVANCED. Everything you do will be pressured and fast pace you will have to test your skills in this class. I learned in this lab that to pass you must use your head and keep it simple. Don't over due it. Most of all don't use someone else's ideas like from a magazine or web. You can take pieces of informtion but you must make the dish and presentation your Own. This lab is about putting what you know to the test and being knowledgeable in using everything you've learned throughout the entire degree. But remember that this is not going to be a piece of cake!
Alexis Addison

Job Opportunities

I'm done with school in 3 weeks!! I already have an opportunity to work where I am interning (the 5 diamond Seelbach Hotel), and now I've just gotten a job offer from the Houston Country Club. Chef Spendlove recommended me and it looks like an amazing opportunity. I'm already in the process of looking at housing and moving dates!! I could not be happier with the opportunities I'm getting! Most kids don't have a job in their field out of college, but in pastry work there is so much to do!!

-Kate Richter