what to bring to college - the culinary institute of america dorm essentials

[@Harveygeeding]

Can you do a video on what you need to bring like class stuff ; books paper pens or other stuff thanks

[@Moonbutnosun]

"Things you DONT need on campus at CIA" (Im moving from Florida to Hyde Park thru flight... Space is precious!)

[@jenniferlalee]

I’ll film it soon!!

[@julianadonnelly2553]

Wait so am I this fall

[@oliviaellett995]

Thank you soooo much! So helpful!

[@datgyrlgrace]

Imma send this to a groupchat I'm in with accepted CIA students

[@jenniferlalee]

yay! and lemme know if you have any questions!!

[@datgyrlgrace]

@@jenniferlalee bruh i just got an email from CIA to watch with a link to this vid, lol you sponsored?

[@jenniferlalee]

@@datgyrlgrace ​omg haha no this is actually the first im hearing about this, they didn't even know i filmed this video:)

[@ashleyxvictoria]

@Grace Mitchell Is there any way that people can be added to that group chat because my brother was accepted to go there and will be starting next month. I don’t want him to be nervous or whatever lol. If not, then no worries.

[@hayden99]

How come electric instruments aren't allowed? Does CIA have usable instruments on campus for student use? Also thanks for the great video!

[@madelynbuzek4962]

I think in their kitchens they have untensils like a hand mixer, stand mixer etc.

[@timesqu3798]

It probably since it a wood

[@Moonbutnosun]

Thank you thank you thank you!

[@tDOTbagger]

WoW! THAT FULL LENGTH MIRROR THO! ;P

[@HowieHa]

Thx so much for your helpful video! Btw the turtle is so cute

[@AlexanderStJohn-vk4lk]

the fact that ive literally been keeping up with these videos and they linked this in the cia newsletter is so funny to me

[@jenniferlalee]

oh my gosh could you leave the link for me? i would love to see it!!:)

[@user-fn5to2ef3d]

thank youuuu for this video 💗💗💗

[@jenniferlalee]

so glad i could help:)))

[@suhanastephen1476]

This is only for the townhouse Option, so for the lodge or the Residences Halls you might want to condense to essentials

[@jenniferlalee]

Nope, I’ve actually only ever stayed in Angell and Clove Lodge:))

[@suhanastephen1476]

@@jenniferlalee oh. sorry, that looked like a townhouse.

[@jenniferlalee]

@@suhanastephen1476 no worries:) im actually at home at the moment, i don’t return to campus until January!

[@christygorman8751]

Thank you for this! Do you know if you can have the rolling carts that go under the mini fridges?

[@jenniferlalee]

im not sure actually, but probably not

[@wcc2matches588]

Can I take my pc setup?

[@fusionchef1]

do people still mix bleach and cascade dishwasher powder on whites? Maybe tilex?

[@sandybarrientos9448]

Can you bring a Mini Fridge into your dorm?

[@jenniferlalee]

unfortunately no, but that is only because the school provides you one!! It is a fridge with a freezer:)

[@-winterwyvern-]

Are bean bag chairs allowed? (If the student had avaiable room for it)

[@jenniferlalee]

im pretty sure they are actually

[@oliviaporta6395]

My lil brother's dream is to go here. He's a freshman in hs rn. Any tips for getting in?

[@jenniferlalee]

I would say experience is the most important thing! Let him know he should try to gain as much knowledge as he can!

[@oliviaporta6395]

@@jenniferlalee Thank you so much for responding! I'll tell him

[@samanthapink7244]

How much room is under the beds?

[@jenniferlalee]

some rooms have built in desks under the bunk so for those rooms there's none, but for every other room there's a good amount about. (keep in mind you can't raise the bed)

[@EhCloserLook]

@@jenniferlalee An FYI, it's funny you say this b/c the administrators claim that the bed height IS adjustable.

[@gaelic8569]

So no tapestries but what about curtains/blackout curtains?

[@jenniferlalee]

those may be allowed, but the school already provides blinds and im not sure how they feel about people bringing their own!!

[@jenniferbenito3486]

Do you go to CIA in New York or somewhere else?

[@diladai6172]

How did you got into CIA? I am going to apply but I’m kinda struggling... from Turkey btw

[@EhCloserLook]

Soo... I am debating whether or not to bring my car with me. The reason why I'm on the fence about it is b/c I've been to Hyde Park several times before and there's nothing really around there... or so it would seem. So what would I be using my car for other than to run errands to Target or the grocery store?

[@jenniferlalee]

it's really up to you, explore new places with friends, go on hikes, eat out...

[@EhCloserLook]

@@jenniferlalee I bought the MAXIMUM level meal plan (was doing so a mistake?), so I figured that dining out wouldn't really come into play... (at least not during my 1st semester).

[@Heypistola]

How often are dorm rooms inspected?

[@jenniferlalee]

not that often

[@jazminem98]

are you able to have incense at the dorm? it’s safer than candles

[@danielcampbell9637]

I realize this is a reply from a 2 year old question, but for anyone incoming they do not allow either candles or incense. As of Fall 2024.

[@avyuktchhabra4811]

im 5 and im watching this

[@Genga27]

Is this a room of cia?are they providing?

[@jenniferlalee]

This is a room in one of the lodges!!

[@alexbrock8163]

Wait so no tapestries but what about posters

[@jenniferlalee]

posters should be fine!!

[@alexbrock8163]

Okay thank you 😊

[@Alexkpopcoverz13]

I hated wearing those damn chef whites!

[@jessicahawkins1495]

plastic utensils and plates????

[@jenniferlalee]

i choose to not add obvious items and instead focus on ones you specifically need for the CIA:))

[@gloriaaguilar8527]

Not saying your school isn’t amazing it isss!!! But what do you think is the best culinary arts school in the us?

[@jenniferlalee]

hmm that’s tough, only cuz i obviously haven’t attended any other school. But from research and talking to alumni from other schools. I really do think CIA is the best overall. Of course you can argue other schools have better this or that. But CIA really does prepare you so well for the industry and you will learn so much!:)

[@bassphishing1374]

it is the best in the country and one of the best in the world

[@Carpe_Diem_XCIII]

Wow. I don’t know CIA had dorms

[@katielee18]

omg yayy

[@royalepiphany2468]

Im going in the fall, for the sharpies can they be colored?

[@jenniferlalee]

I don't see why not, but definitely bring normal black sharpies as well!!

[@TheKCDawg]

I have a question

[@DM120263]

Do guys need headbands for under the toques or only girls with long hair?

[@jenniferlalee]

mainly for people with long hair!

[@kristinelee6398]

make chicken????

[@marchzel6910]

Can I ask for your Instagram account ♥️

[@jenniferlalee]

it's in the description:))