Culinary School: The Journey begins…

Culinary School: The Journey begins…

After far too long THINKING & DOING NOTHING about it, a conversation with one of my co-workers spurred me into action. Here’s how it went… I was at my office printer, waiting for my group of recipes to print. Ray, Professor of Pharmacy Administration in…

First things first

First things first

With my Consotium form submitted to my employer and my application for admission submitted to my host school, I felt like everything was in order to begin Fall term at CSTCC. When it came time to register for classes, I tried to do so on…

Testing Day is Upon Me

Testing Day is Upon Me

One bright Monday morning, I went down to CSTCC to take my pre-admission math test. I entered the cramped & hot (the air conditioner wasn’t working) testing lab and signed in at the front desk, and was told that I’d have to wait a little…

Getting Registered

Getting Registered

I had only two classes for which I needed to register: Cooking Skills and Methods and Theory of Cooking. I logged into the CSTCC website to register for classes and was thrilled to discover that finally, finally, finally… everything in my application was complete and…

The Bill Arrives

The Bill Arrives

Thinking that everything was all right, I eagerly opened the envelope that arrived from CSTCC. Tearing it open, I found my class schedule and a bill. A bill? I thought this was free. Hrm. More calls… I found out that the form I filled out…

ANOTHER Bill Arrives…

ANOTHER Bill Arrives…

I was mildly surprised to receive a bill from UC today. With a midly “how bad can it be?” attitiude, I opened it to discover yet another bill. This time, from UC. Apparently, UC’s tuition benefit is only 6 hours per quarter, and I’d registered…

Yet Another Bill…

Yet Another Bill…

So, I get another envelope from CSTCC. With trembling fingers, I opened it to find a schedule — showing me registered for both classes (YEAH!), and a balance on my account. A balance of more than $300. While unwelcome (who wants to spent $300?!), it…