INTERNATIONAL STUDENT CLUB

Dear Students,

Welcome to The Culinary Institute of America, the world's premier culinary college. We are fortunate to have students from around the globe attending the college. Currently, the CIA is represented by more than 30 countries. On any given day, you can hear Korean, Spanish, French, Chinese, Japanese, Italian, assorted languages from India...and yes, even English!

As a student from a country other than the United States, you bring with you a wealth of information and vast array of personal experiences that we embrace here at The Culinary Institute of America. Not only are our students diversified, but our faculty is, as well. Countries that are represented by our faculty include France, the United Kingdom, China, India, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Canada, and the United States.

Our International Student Club is one of the more active clubs here on campus. It is a great way to meet fellow students from your own country, but also a great way to meet new friends. While many of us come here with English as a second language, we have a unique opportunity to come together and share a common bond that helps to unite us.

I look forward to meeting you on campus.

Warm Regards,
Chef Alain Dubernard
Lecturing Instructor
International Student Club Moderator

Here's what some of our members have to say about the CIA:

Aishwarya Nair – India
"The CIA is one's way to broaden their horizon with good food, good wine, and good people."

Marvin Holder – Trinidad and Tobago
"The diversity of the CIA has brought new experiences and cultures to me as an international student."

Dominic Joseph – India
"The Culinary Institute of America has broadened my view in the food service industry even though it has just been three weeks since I have started my course."

Jack Chua – China
"Once I got to the CIA I learned what team work is, because teamwork is very important in the food industry."

Kavita Gaglani – London, England
The CIA has introduced me to the wonderful world of food through the Culinary Arts and Baking & Pastry Arts programs."

Manuel Medeira – India
"For me the turning point was becoming a member of the International Student Club and meeting new people, being able to organize events and talk to the various chefs about food culture and variety."

Pawan Kumar Pinisetti – India
"The CIA has opened up the world of food to me and laid for me the foundation to a great career ahead."

Emerald UY – Phillipines
"The diversity of the CIA campus really helped me adjust to the environment a lot quicker and gain more friends."

Samara Murphy – West Indies
"The extended range of knowledge and the self confidence that I developed is all due to the CIA."