I chose the college associates degree programs that I ended up getting by flipping a coin. I know, I know. It’s not the best way to figure out what you want to do for the rest of your life. But the fact of the matter is that I wasn’t able to figure it out any other way. There were two similar degree choices that each had pros and cons and there was no clear winner between the two of them. Flipping a coin worked.

I don’t necessarily recommend this as a course of action. And I think those people who do choose to use this wacky decision-making method when figuring out school should use it only for choices that aren’t that important. Flipping a coin about whether to do a health care program at Brown College or to get a Gibbs health care degree is one thing. Flipping a coin about being a nursing assistant vs. going to medical school is a little bit different.

I suppose that there are better decision-making methods even for the small decisions like the choice between the two degrees that I made by flipping a coin. I just wasn’t aware of any of them at the time. I was very much in a position that I either needed to make a choice or not get a degree and I wanted to get a degree. I guess I could’ve done eenie meenie miney mo instead.

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Are you interested in attending a culinary arts school in the Seattle area, but aren’t sure what to look for in a good school?  Here are some tips for choosing a good Seattle cooking school.

• Look for a good reputation.  The reputation of the school that gives you your degree can help you in your quest to find a good job and launch your career after graduation.  Look for schools that are well known for quality education that turns out knowledgeable, experienced graduates.
• Look for program information.  Most schools should offer information about their programs, including curriculum and instructor information.  Make sure that you like the curriculum, and that the instructors who will be teaching the courses have experience in the industry.
• Look for assistance in getting financial aid.  Wading through the mess of financial aid on your own can be quite a nightmare.  Make sure any school you are considering has its own financial aid department to help guide you through the process.
• Look for student services.  Any good school should offer plenty of student services, such as a well-stocked library, computer labs and other equipment for student use, availability of extra help, and assistance finding work after graduation.

A good education is the foundation of most successful careers, so when choosing a Seattle cooking school make sure you are really getting your money’s worth!

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