I go to LCB Las Vegas.
For every culinary school and program comes a variety of slams and opinion. I like my school a great deal, but there are certainly aspects I do not like. For instance the acceptance process. We have a high drop out rate... like most other culinary schools I'm sure, but it pisses me off that I have to sit next to a bunch of hooligans who don't want to be there. BUT - those people do drop out and classes become more intimate. My classmates and I are really supportive of each other and we lean on each other for support. I hear so many different opinions from everyone about what school is better, but in the end - everyone has to find their own place. The factors are of course where you want to be and how much you're willing to pay. None of us can get caught up in reputation. It's too contradicting and subjective.
If you're in it for real then you'll continue to do what you do regardless of where you are. Spend your money where you want to be and ignore everyone's comments. If you go somewhere because of someone else's opinion or turn down a place for the same reason, you could be making a mistake.
I can't speak on behalf of LCB, like I stated - I like it. I make the most of my education and I'm going to get my money's worth. When I get out, the school isn't going to be the "trait" that carries me. It's going to be my passion and craft. Aspiring chefs do not need babying. We are independent people who know what we want to do and we honor the craft. (at least we should) There's a level of pomposity everywhere in this field, you won't get rid of it. Ask people you trust and invest your energy into finding what's right for you. Good luck!
Anyone can bash LCB all they want... no big deal. That doesn't mean I won't be good at what I do. Peace  |