Why I Love Johnson & Wales University
I’ve been a student a Johnson & Wales University for an entire year now. Already since the first day I’ve stepped foot into JWU, I’ve Discovered 10 amazing opportunities JWU has to offer:
5. Early-Enrollment Program
The Early Enrollment Program gives high school seniors the opportunity to start college early while still finishing their high school requirements. I met on Junior (who is now a senior) who is younger than me. If I had known about this program I would have enrolled as well.
4. Dual Degree/Double Major
In the College of Culinary Arts, JWU students have the opportunity to receive an Associates Degree in Culinary or Baking & Pastry and then move on to receive a Bachelors Degree in either Culinary Nutrition, Baking & Pastry B.S., or Food Service Management. Students also have the opportunity to double major by gaining an Associates Degree in both Culinary Arts and Baking & Pastry Arts. Even though it will be tough, it can definitely be done.
3. Student Assistant/Teaching Assistant/Fellow
JWU offers student the opportunity to gain work experience as well as a $3,600-$10,800 scholarship a school year. I had the opportunity to work as an Student Assistant and, to be honest, it was a lot to manage since I started my freshmen year of college with an 24 hour work as well as 24 hours of culinary labs totaling 48 hours of active duty. However, working for the school is probably the best job one could have financially because of the scholarship on top of getting paid. Being wise enough to put that hard earned money towards tuition results with a less money to pay back in the future.
2. Sharp Program
JWU’s Sharp Program allows students who excel in the classroom to take 25 credits per term instead of the traditional 21 credits. In order to be eligible for the sharp program the student must have a cumulative minimum GPA of 3.4 by the end of each term. This allows students to take an extra class per term which can lead to a possible early graduation.
1. Residental Life
One of the best opportunities JWU offers is Residental Life. Through Residental Life qualifying students could earn between $10,500-$12,501 in scholarships as a Resident Assistant/Graduate Assistant. During training for the Resident Assistant/Graduate position students get the opportunity to learn communication/interaction skills that is not taught in class and many don’t ever catch on to in the real world. Residential Life is also in charge of making students experience a JWU the greatest as well as ensuring that students want to come back the following years. Through JWU Residential Life I’ve also gained the opportunity to be part of the JWU Project documentary for the 2015-2016 school year. Residential Life has opened many doors for me as well as helped me gain a better relationship with others as well as myself-which is the best relationship one could have.
It’s only been a year since I been in college and I could tell, the best is yet to come. :)
