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I have been instructed in very detailed information, important to completing coursework in the A.A.S. Culinary Arts curriculum at RMU, Illinois. I am at the midpoint heading toward completion. I began on 02.22.2010_MO. I have taken three Culinary courses. These have made me more knowledgeable of poultry, beef, pork and seafood. The courses have been very informative on starches, fruits and vegetables. I have taken three English/Communication courses. These have fulfilled the expectations of essay/report writing up to this point, and will assist in future endeavors toward completion as well. Sanitation, Hospitality and Menu Management have rounded out many of the expectations of the requirements of the NRAEF. I really enjoyed "Cooking Above The Pan" by making Crepes and Bananas Foster. It is also very entertaining for guests when I have a control fire above the pan and talk/joke with them while going through the process. Nutrition, Math and Microsoft Excel Applications have rounded out other requirements. It has been very valuable to attend. I would not have wanted to miss out on any of the resources or knowledge I have gained throughout these past seven months of ongoing education.

A great professional outlook on life and great design skills. I will be able to implement them when I own my own business.

When I was in high school, i has no idea what i wanted to major in once i got to college. I took so many different classes from all different areas of study once i got to college. The advice i'd give myself if I could go back in time would be to figure out one particular major that I was interested in so that when i entered college, I could start working towards that degree right away and not waste time and money attending classes that did not pertain to my major.

The first thing I would tell myself is to stay focused and not be swayed by people who don't have my best interests in mind. Then, I would tell myself to continue with my own study habits because they will certainly pay off once I get to college. I would tell myself to really think about who I am and what talents I possess that will best help me in my career choice. Perhaps, if I was aware of my true talents and strengths in high school I would have made better career choices for myself. Finally, I would remind myself that life is never exactly how we plan it out and sometimes you are taken on different paths. It is best to learn how to adapt and face obstacles as they come. If only I knew then what I know now.

Assuming I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would give myself a few words of advice. To start I would explain the importance of maintaining a high G.P.A. throughout senior year, because it is attached to you as much as your ACT score. I would also tell myself to jump into college and not worry so much about debt. I tried to get through college without pulling out loans and it has taken me a long time to get through it, and in the end, I had to take out loans anyway. Debt is unavoidable if you are going to get an education and the sooner you graduate college, the less interest you will pay. Finally, I would tell myself not to listen so much to what other people want you to do, follow your passion and your job will never feel like one. I went through a couple of different majors trying to make my parents happy but realized that if I don't like the work, (Example; accounting), then I will never be happy working. Finally I would say life is short, don't worry so much.

If i was to go back to my senior the only advice i would give myself would be to do better in some of my classes. I think the higher GPA you have the more scholarships you'll get. I did'nt get much help because I live out of state and also because my GPA was not all the best. The more you try the more your likely to succeed.

I would tell myself to take my highschool year seriously. Study and prepare for the Act/Sat as early as possible. Apply to colleges/universities early so that I can get a better idea on who may accept me. Make sure that your financial aid is in and on time. Study and prepare for test and I will make it.

Going back into time I would prepare myself for the hours of reading material and doing homework. High school was a breeze for me I only did enought to pass. My senior you of high school I would have taken and math n english course. My english skills and math skills were poor I had to take three underlevel courses of math before I could start taking college math. The same with english I had to take two semesters of it to be at a college level. I felt left behind as if my four years of high school did not prepare me for this. Going back in time to high school I would teach myself time managment , test taking skills, and how to read for meaning and important information. I believe this would made an easier transition for me.

Looking back at my senior year of high school, I see now that I made many choices that I now see in college as mistakes. In my senior year I was in Advanced Placement classes. Just because I wanted to have an easier year, I made the decision to not take the classes. I now know that if I had taken those classes in high school I wouldn't have had to pay for them in college. I also see that now, more than ever, time management is the key to being successful. In high school, all my instructors put such an immense emphasis on planning and studying and I never took the time to try out any of their strategies. Now that I am a college freshman I am finding my way to the path of success using the advice and strategies I learned in high school.

The advice i would give myself is to study harder and dont give up. Do what ever u have to do to make ur dreams of becomeing a pasrty chef come true. Believe in yourself and dont let anyone or anything hold u back from suceeding.