"As a child growing up, I always loved watching the cooking channels and helping my parents in the kitchen. As I progressed in my adolescence, I became even more intrigued with the culinary arts. After some time spent in Hartford University, I realized I wasn’t on the track that I wanted my life to be on. So my mother and I researched the best options for me, then finally - and fortunately - our family friend told us about (Culinary Academy of Long Island) CALI. We immediately called and made and appointment.

The second I walked in the door, I felt the great energy of the school and the teachers, and all the staff members felt like immediate family. The staff is so helpful! If you need anything from advice to help anyone of them is always there for you.

Being here at the Culinary Academy of Long Island has taught me an immense number of skills that I will be needing in my future. So far, I love my experience here and my family agrees with me that this was the best decision I’ve ever made in my life.

During my time here at CALI, I also attended a charity event for the BCA. It was great experience, especially because at CALI they also focus a lot on catering. The charity event helped what it's like how it is to work in a completely different environment, with different people, and under a totally different time pressure. Everything at the event went according to plan, and I know I speak for everyone when I say that it was an amazing learning experience.

Learning from Chef Victor McNulty has been a pleasure, and I hope to further my knowledge in the culinary fields with the other great teachers this school has."

- Arielle L. Goldrath