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3 College Freshman

Computers: The wifi is very unstable and slow in dorms but the labs are great. Black and white printing is unlimited and free, but color is 25 cents per page. No need for a personal printer though if you live on campus. There is a printer at the dorm lobbies.

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2 College Freshman

Weather: It's right next to the water so in winter and spring it's super cold!

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5 College Freshman

Campus Strictness: You get dropped from labs if you miss two out of the 9 days so no one really misses class. Other than that I don't think strictness is anyone's problem.

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4 College Freshman

Drug Safety: I haven't done any drugs or drank any alcohol (except for culinary reasons), but I don't feel left out at all.

3 College Freshman

Guys & Girls: Everyone's pretty nice. If you're in baking and pastry, expect to see no guys in your classes. A lot of culinary guys are okay I guess.

5 College Freshman

Academics: JWU is known for its culinary program, and there are so many opportunities for networking with chefs and business owners. There's not too much homework but I'm an honors student so I have a lot more homework and projects. There are no honors labs but you need to do an h-option assignment to get an honors credit. It's worth it though, because you learn more from it than your peers do from just class.

2 College Freshman

Scholarships: I wish I could get scholarships for academic accomplishments, but since it's a culinary school there are mostly scholarships for winning culinary contests. There are also faculty scholarship that the staff nominates students to get scholarships, so keep a good relationship with chefs!

College Freshman

Greek Life: I don't really know much about the greek life.. They don't really do anything.

4 College Freshman

Diversity: I haven't really thought about the diversity, but I guess it's pretty diverse in terms of ethnicity. I don't know much about the economic status or political views or religious background of people here.. I know there are quite a few homosexual guys.

3 College Freshman

Local Atmosphere: There is nothing around the harborside campus that I can easily walk to, but if you take the JWU bus to downcity it takes 15 minutes and there are tons of places to hang out and eat. The mall is in a 10 minute walking distance from the downcity bus stop. However, you need to ride the RIPTA (which is free for JWU students) to go to a grocery store, and I haven't done that yet.

College Freshman

Majors: I'm currently looking for an internship because it's a part of the requirements for my major. I've done two interviews so far and I'm attending a career fair to look for more places to explore.

5 College Freshman

Majors: I'm worried about finding a job after graduating because I know culinary jobs would not earn me enough money initially to be completely independent.

4 College Sophomore

Majors: I am a baking and pastry major. It was difficult to get into the program bacause it is such a small program and there are so many people who are trying to get in. I believe that the campus is becoming to small for the amout of student who are getting acceped and trying to find a major to fit into. The culinary program is the highlight of this campus. Theire is always more room for culinary students because its such a big program, as is the buisness major. I enjoy bien a BPA major and all of the opertunities that it opend for me. IU am glad that I did make it in the program.

5 College Sophomore

Majors: I love being a BPA major. There are so many ioppertunities that it opened up for me. It wasdifficult to get into the program and I see why. It is such a small program which is nice because we have small lab based classes and its easier to learn. I enjoy the hands on labs and believe that having that expierence in your freshman year is something unique that most colleges and compus dont have. The compassion the the teachers is impecable. they are so supportive and they are alwyas there to help, weather you are in labs or not. I am done with all of my BPA labs and I still keep in contact with my chefs. They like to hear what students are doing after they leave labs. They are always overjoyed to get visitors and they love being asked for help. I have had more than seven chefs help me get jobs, interviews, write recomendation letters ect. they are amazing. I truely believe the best part of this campus is the teaching staff.

3 College Sophomore

Campus Housing: The dorms are nice, they seem a bit small but thats because you share a room with someone.they have their own siks, showers and bathrooms in each room so its nice that we dont have to share commutal batheroms and showers like other schools. The buildin=g is generally pretty clean the cleaning crew clean it at least three times a week. The city View buliding is nice as well. More spacious and room to breath. We each have our own bedroom and sink and share common bathrooms and living spaces with the roomates. I believe that is is a bit leff clean and taken care of than the dorm. The garbage rooms are absolutely discusting and the hallways always smell bad.

4 College Sophomore

Diversity: I fell like yoy can be who you are at this school and not be judged for it. The diversity at JWU is huge. No one cares where your from, what you look like or your sexual preference. Its none of anyone elses buisness. My range of friends is very broad and each of us is their own person and is free to represent who thay are. We all have something diffrent going on in our lifes that we are fighing, so why judge someone on that.

College Sophomore

Drug Safety: I am not one to pick up a joint, but I dont judge who does. To each his own. I believe that at least half the students on campus participate in some sort of drug use out side of class and weather you try and stop it or not it gonna happen ayways. Students arent lighting up on campus so I dont see why is the campus's resonsibility to punish them if they are not harming anything/anyone on campus. Its what they want to do in their spare time. Its not bad to a point where is too noticible unless you know who does it. Other studentd dont seem to really have an issue with it. Its your life- do what you want to. I personally dont have a problem with it at all. As long as im not getting in trouble for your actions do what you want.

3 College Sophomore

Nightlife: Night time is when everyone comes out to play. The city is always full of people at night and the scenery is beautiful. The whole of uptown is lit up from the floor to the cealing.

3 College Sophomore

Scholarships: The school gives awya a generous amount of funding to their student, but still haveing a 40,000$ tuition each year ; what they give you doesnt help too much.

4 College Sophomore

Athletics: Athletics is nice. They are located in the WIldcat Den which means the facilities are open for everyone to use. The gymnasium is nice and open all day. The workout gym is brand new and I love being there. The front dest allows you to rend basketballs, volleyballs and other sports equipment while your in the gym. They have seperate rooms for you to do yoga and zumba, or just work out allone. The locker rooms and shower facilities are for players only- but thats okay because they have student bathrooms and your dorm room isnt that far that you cant wait till your back their to shower. When it comes down to it I believe that our athletic options in campus are wide range.

3 College Sophomore

Greek Life: In the Charlotte campus we just got greek life!! We had one frat that wasnt recognized by the school, and i see why. They are known for breaking laws with campus poliece, city poliece and being out of controll. They make their pledges do awefull things and getting in is hard unless you have an in with them already. The Frat house is discusting and the cops always get called to their parties and at least one person always gets arested; but since they are not recognized by the school it doesnt affect them at all. I am actually excited to be getting more recognized greek life and hopefully it wont be like the frat we have- Kapa Sigma. When we get more greek on campusI I plan to joing a nice, good sority.

3 College Sophomore

Local Atmosphere: Looking out my window at night I have a great view of the city. Its not to bad living here but it would be nicer if things were better. the crime rate is awefull, the parking is terrible and the noise of drunk people- even worse. Sometimes I fell like the downfalls of living in the city destroy the great things about it. The views are amazing, the culture is awesome and a nice walk uptown to the scenic waterfalls is all you need to clear your head for the day.

3 College Sophomore

Transportation: At JWU CHarlotte we are in the city, so their is always some sort of tranportation. Our gold rush system is free but only runs up and down the same street for 6 blocks- so unless your walk is a straight on trade it doesnt help. The bus fare is quite expensive-2.70$ a day doesnt seem like alot but it adds up. The monthly passes are even worse- 80$ a month, what college student on a budget has that kind of money to blow. Taxis in charlotte run at 2.70$ a mile, and when sitting in traffic in a taxi the meter just goes up an up! Talk about expensive, the meter goes up while the cash in your walet goes down. Luckly the campus is in a 5 minute walking distance from the underclassmen housing and 10 minute walk from the upperclassmen housing, but walking in the mornings alone for a 7:00 class isnt exactly a good idea here. There is also the option of having your car for commuter students- but parking now thats a hassle. The school doesnt charge more than $250 a term (3 months) to park our cars, but they dont have enough parking for nearly half of their students and city parking is a fortune, I pay 95$ a month to keep my car on campus in a non-gated, unsafe city lot- just so I can get to work. So all in all the commute to campus isnt awefull, untill you have to go somewhere, or park your car.

5 Recent Alumnus

Health & Safety: My parents were very impressed with the dedication to safety and security. They had a sense of comfort knowing I was being monitored if I had to be out late at night for any reason

5 Recent Alumnus

Academics: I had a great experience and would recommend JWU to anyone interested in a well rounded and prestigious school for Culinary Arts


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