5 /5 Gene E: Ive gone to multiple colleges/universities all over the world thanks to my travels, but not a single one compares to the experience Ive had at Sullivan. The experiences and memories Ive made all come from the instructors and the opportunities theyve offered us students. From the school work to the volunteering events to their personalities and fun stories/life experiences, Ive loved having the chance to absorb it all. Ive been to amazing schools, but this school tops the charts. My instructors have gotten to know me and my quirks, theyve cared about and all my classmates, theyre extremely patient (to the point where I think I need to work on my own patience because I aspire to be on their level~namaste). I came to this school just for fun. I already have degrees and a nice career (and back up career) set up for myself, but the chefs truly believe in me and have pulled out talent I didnt know I had. I dont think I have a lot of talent, but more like Im good at following THEIR fabulous instruction. I hope the young students mature and realize how good they have it at Sullivan.
Their Pastry and their Culinary programs are top tier. I really feel at home here and I dont feel anxious or dread coming to school. I tell other students theyre so lucky if they get to come to this school!
Chef Rifkind is a talented, sweetheart of a cake designer and so extremely patient. I really believe that its thanks to her that Ill be pursuing a career in baking. I wasnt going to, but if someone as skilled and attentive to details and perfect as her says to you "youre talented", what are you gonna do? IM GONNA BELIEVE THE PROFESSIONAL! Im so excited. Thanks to her, Ive also taken better care of my physical health and gotten a new hobby. Chef Gleason is lively and so understanding. I dont know whats more fun, her class or her stories (I love both). Thanks to her, I focus on taking care of my mental health. Chef Sams talks to me like Im the sweetest person shes ever met and it makes me feel like a good person and like I want to grow that kind part of myself. Thanks to her, Im healing my emotional health. Plus, shes a hoot. I dream about bread thanks to her class. Then, theres the culinary side. Chef Cunha is the reason I fell in love with the culinary in the first place. To be honest, I was only going to take a class or 2, but now Im full blown IN THIS. This has been the best time of my life. Im beyond grateful to all my Chef Instructors. It wouldnt be the program that it is, if you all werent teaching.