Student Experience

Every ICE career program student is entitled to participate in a broad variety of classes and educational programs, above and beyond their chosen career program curriculum. Students at our New York campus, are able to choose from hundreds of courses offered by our School of Recreational Cooking. All ICE students are also invited, and encouraged, to attend the Professional Demonstrations and Lectures by special guests from the culinary world. Most demonstrations and lectures are also streamed live for students who are unable to attend in person, or prefer to view from home.

At the end of each Culinary Arts, Pastry & Baking Arts, Plant-Based Culinary Arts, Restaurant & Culinary Management, and Tourism, Travel & Hospitality Management program, students have the opportunity to win awards chosen by their instructors, and sometimes fellow students as well. These honors recognize the exceptional potential of our most hard-working graduates and establish a meaningful goal for ICE students to work toward.

Throughout the year, ICE invites great culinary and hospitality entrepreneurs from across the nation to speak on campus. From California winemakers and New Orleans chefs, to food website founders, specialty food company presidents and executives at hotels, these resources are eager to share their knowledge. ICE's students are invited to these intimate lectures with these industry pros, and have the chance to pose questions to them directly — an invaluable learning opportunity. These lectures take place on both of ICE's campuses, and are streamed live online for students who are unable to attend in person, or prefer to view from home.

ICE offers students new opportunities to get involved with some of the biggest names in the food industry. Whether it’s hosting the latest high-profile cookbook launch, volunteering for a well-attended culinary event or inviting an acclaimed restaurateur to share their secrets of success, ICE is a hub of networking activity.

All ICE career students have access to the school’s Wine Essentials course. Structured around the most important grape varietals and wine-growing regions, this six-session course gives students a deeper understanding of the full wine spectrum. In today's culinary industry, possessing a foundation of wine knowledge is an unquestionable boost to one's resume.

ICE's Student Housing program helps our students find safe, comfortable and convenient housing in some of New York City and Los Angeles’ exciting and vibrant communities. Our vendors offer a variety of housing options — from dorm-style living to shared or private apartments. Our Student Housing program allows students to focus their time and energy on exploring their new neighborhood and launching an exciting new culinary or hospitality career.