Alumni, Family and Friends
Name: Molly Corson
Class of: 2018
Program: Associate in Science, Culinary Arts
I chose SNHU because of the excelling culinary program, but also because it felt like a home away from home on campus. I really enjoy the student life with the level of involvement. I liked that the campus was small, but what really intrigued me was that there was always something to do on campus. The SNHU community is always there for you, especially the faculty.
I knew that I’d be getting an education, but by going to SNHU, I feel like I’m getting more than just an education, I’m getting an experience of a lifetime. My degree will be worth the time because of the amazing experience I have had so far. If I went to any other school, I feel like it would be just another degree, but this is my SNHU degree. It means something.
The faculty are what really makes the SNHU community a community, they’re awesome. I always enjoy walking through the quad and hearing Jason Whitney from the Career and Development Center yell my name and say hello. They really take the time to get to know each student, and make sure they succeed. The amount of activities to get involved with makes it feel more of a community; there is something for everyone to participate in. SNHU is open to anyone and anything.
I attended a technical high school for culinary arts and my teacher made me realize that culinary was the path I wanted to go into. He had a lot of passion for culinary, and I figured that I also had that passion. I love the energy in the field, always something new and exciting. Every day there is something new, you never know what you will get yourself into.
I want to become a culinary teacher at a technical high school. I want to share my passion with other students who might have the same passion as myself. I want their dreams to come true like mine did.
Chef Stephen Owens. He was the first chef I ever had at SNHU, the first chef to teach me everything I know. I have a lot of energy and like to get the energy going in the labs; he told me that’s a good trait to have in the kitchen. Chef O. has watched me cook over the past year. One important lesson I have learned from him is that patience is key. If you are not patient and take your time, things may not go as planned. If you rush through something it will not be as great as it would be if you took your time with it. The more I got to know him, the more advice he gave me.
At SNHU I am Co-President of the Culinary Student Association and I am Vice President of SNHU Club Tennis. I really enjoy getting people involved in clubs and having fun. Being an E-Board member, I meet new people all the time, which is exciting. I also play intramural sports and won the basketball intramural championships in 2017.
I thought adjusting to school in general would be hard, but my PAL (Peer Advising Leader) and SNHU 101 made it really easy to make the transition. I come from a small island, and there are more people in my dorm floor than in my high school graduating class. My PAL made it easy because she was always inviting us to events with her. In SNHU 101, I learned how to juggle my studies along with my social life. These things you may think are not worth it, were totally worth it to me. It made my transition from high school to college smooth.
My grades. I couldn’t believe I made the Dean’s List both semesters while juggling two club e-board positions, culinary labs, and a social life. This couldn’t have been possible without the help of my peers and the excellent faculty.
I actually worked for a SNHU alumnus for my internship this summer; it was awesome! I love having that SNHU connection, we talk about the campus, the chefs. I feel like my employer is different than a normal employer, because they also went to SNHU. I would 10/10 tell anyone to work for someone who is an alumnus of their school.
Get involved. There is so much SNHU has to offer; try new things. I never thought I would play frisbee, but here I am in the Frisbee Club slinging frisbees on the quad. Be open minded to everyone and everything, you will find your niche. SNHU has something for everyone; the opportunities are endless here.
I plan to pick a random place to go and work there for a year while I finish my other associate's degree online. I will be majoring in Career and Technical Education after completing my culinary degree at SNHU, in hopes to begin my teaching job in a few years. While taking my online degree, I will be working. I haven’t decided if I want to try catering or just work in a restaurant yet.
I think if I stay in contact with the chefs at SNHU I can become involved in many ways. I can’t wait to help during the culinary days where high school students come in and alumni do small events. I will also come to Homecoming, to catch up with old friends. And as an E–Board member of two clubs, I will stay in contact with them in case they have any questions.
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