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2 Hospitality Inspiration Passion It s your dream. Your passion. Your future. Think about it. Your education is one of those rare investments in your self. The choice you make will have a tremendous impact on your career and the quality of your life. There s so much to consider when selecting a school: The success of its graduates. Its industry experience. Its faculty s expertise. The services it offers students. Its reputation. The campus life. To help you sort out your options, we ve prepared this Career Investment Planner. Important features to look for are charted, along with The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill s profile. You also have space to make notes to compare TRS with another school you re considering. This is an exciting time for you. Careers in the hospitality industry have never been so bright. You re about to embark on a challenging and rewarding journey. If we can assist you in any way, just ask. We d be honored to have the opportunity!

3 Distinctive Feature Is the institution a college granting Associate and Baccalaureate degree? How many years experience does the college have? What is the college s standing nationwide? The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College You have the option to earn your Associate or go on to earn your Baccalaureate Degree TRS@WHC was founded in 1974 and has over 35 years experience. TRS@WHC is one of the country s first private colleges to be recognized as a leader offering majors in fine dining and luxury hospitality career. Other School Is the college part of a national chain or large investment group? No. TRS@WHC is a private, independent college dedicated solely to your fine dining and luxury hospitality career. Does the college offer majors that are not related to fine dining or luxury hospitality careers? No. TRS@WHC concentrates only on fine dining and luxury hospitality career majors. Does the college offer an Associate and Baccalaureate major in: Culinary Arts? Hotel Management? Pastry Arts? Restaurant Management? How many students are enrolled in the college? Approximately 525 students from 17 states and foreign countries Has the culinary faculty earned notable and national accomplishments? Our culinary faculty members are seasoned professionals who are members of the American Culinary Federation. Many hold executive certifications Has the management faculty earned notable and national accomplishments? Our management faculty members are experts in their field and all have earned degrees in his or her specialty. Does the college have expert guest instructors and lectures? How long does it take to complete the majors? TRS@WHC hosts some of the country s best chefs, restaurateurs and hoteliers along with other business and industry leaders. The Associate degree is six terms in length for a total of 18 months (24 months for the Extended Program). The Baccalaureate degree is six terms in length for a total of 18 months.

4 Distinctive Feature The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College Other School Is there an internship program? Does the college offer courses in wines and wine tasting? Does the college offer courses in bar management and mixology? Does the college offer experience in on-site restaurants? Does the college offer experience in an on-site pastry shop? Does the college offer a culinary tour of France? Does the college offer a management tour of Florida and a Cruise to the Bahamas? Does the college offer a hospitality tour of England? Does the college offer a course in classic European tableside service? Does the college offer educational support? Does the college offer study assistance? All students complete a valuable internship that gives them professional, hands-on experience and an advance on their resume. All majors take courses in Wines and Wine Tasting. Plus we offer student wine and beer clubs. Management students complete courses in bar management, bar certification and mixology. Also we offer a student bartending club. The college offer experiences in not just one, but four on site restaurants The Great Chefs, American Heartland, Italian Trattoria and European Bistro Our pastry shop and café features European and American breads, pastries and specialties. TRS@WHC is the only college in the country to offer the week-long Gastronomic Tour of France. The best part the price is covered by your tuition! All management students participate in a week-long behind-the-scenes tour of Florida Resorts including Walt Disney World and a cruise to the Bahamas. All Baccalaureate students have a 2nd travel experience; a week-long hospitality tour of England. TRS@WHC is one of the country s only colleges to offer a classic tableside service course. TRS@WHC offers a comprehensive support program with full-time staff dedicated to helping you succeed. TRS@WHC organizes study groups, student mentors, individual and group tutoring. Hospitality Inspiration Passion

5 Distinctive Feature The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College Does the college have a library? Does the college have a writing center? Does the college have a Student Life program? Are there student clubs, organizations and activities? Does the college offer sporting and recreation activities? Does the college have a fitness center? Does the college have dorms for students? The library and resource center features 13,000 books, 60 computer stations, and 1,000 online and subscription magazines. TRS@WHC has a writing center with full time staff to support you. In fact, the Student Life program is one of the most active of colleges within the country. There are 42 student clubs, organizations and activities making this one of the most active campus around. There is basketball, volleyball, yoga, bowling, ski/snowboarding trips, golf, fitness and much more! The fitness center features 14 work-out stations. There are 125 students living on campus. What sets the dorm program apart from typical dorms? Our dorms are situated in six charming, historic buildings. Many rooms have unique features such as bay windows and fireplaces. All rooms feature TVs with DVD players, cable service, and wireless internet. Does the college offer a dining program for students? Is there a college store? What is the campus like? What is the city like? Describe the region. Are there scholarships? The Dining Around the World program allows you to have breakfast, lunch and dinner directly on campus. The college store features apparel, books, snacks, gift, cookware and many industry items. University City is home to over 40,000 students attending the six colleges. Philadelphia offers an incredible array of restaurants, shops, sports, culture, arts and entertainment making it one of the country s best. Within two hours of Philadelphia you can visit NYC, DC and Baltimore, the Pocono Mountains, the Jersey beaches, Atlantic City and the country charm of Lancaster County. TRS offers Challenge, Management Development and Student Leadership grants.

6 For more than 35 years, The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College has helped launch thousands of hospitality careers. Our graduates are our greatest success stories. We wish you great success, too! 4207 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA