ARTICLES
Lauren Brugnatelli – Student Bio
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“Being in the bachelor’s program with a major in business management has definitely opened my eyes to everything necessary for opening a business. All of the classes are very helpful in guiding and teaching the process of what it takes to run a business.”
Major: Bachelor’s Degree in Food Business Management
Campus: Hyde Park, NY
Hometown: Brewster, New York
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How did you become interested in food?
My love of food started when my nana and I would make desserts and watch the Food
Network every time I went over to my grandparents’ house.
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Why did you choose the CIA?
I chose the CIA because it is the world-renowned culinary college and I felt the most at home here
when I was touring colleges.
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How have scholarships and/or grants helped you reach your
goal of getting a CIA education?
Scholarships have definitely made it possible for me to receive
an education here at the CIA.
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What do you like best about the CIA?
My favorite part about the CIA is the sense of
determination and drive all of the students and faculty have.
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Do you belong to any clubs or participate in any
activities/sports on campus?
I belong to the Student Athletic Advisory Committee
(SAAC) and am captain of the volleyball team.
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What is your favorite dish to make?
My favorite things to make are cakes because I love decorating them.
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How has your CIA education prepared you for the business side of food?
Being in the bachelor’s program with a major in business management has definitely opened my eyes to everything necessary for opening a business. All of the classes are very helpful in guiding and teaching the process of what it takes to run a business.
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What are the best lessons you’ve learned while at the CIA?
The best lessons I’ve learned at the CIA are being organized, efficient, passionate, dedicated, and positive.
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What are your career goals and how will your CIA education help you get there?
My career goals are to work for well-known places while I am young to get more experience, then eventually become an executive pastry chef of a country club.
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What advice would you give to a new student or someone who is considering attending the CIA?
I would say that taking notes of everything you learn is important because otherwise you will forget many things the chefs teach you. I would also say to make the most of your experience because time goes fast and you can’t get it back.
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