Best community colleges for Hospitality Management?

College Search & Selection
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<p>Hi everybody, I am new to this site but not completely in the dark as far as college searching goes. I am looking to pursue an Associate Degree in Hospitality Management in or around Boston, NYC or Chicago.</p>

<p>I am looking for a hotel management oriented and business program, NOT a culinary arts or restaurant management program.</p>

<p>My budget is very limited so I can only afford to shop for community colleges. I realize that a good, accredited, industry recognized yet affordable Hospitality program might not be a realistic expectation, so instead, aside from the liking curriculum, I am most interested in the INTERNSHIP opportunities and job placement of these kind of programs.</p>

<p>Any recommendations I should look into?</p>

<p>So far I like (in no specific order):
Harold Washington College in Chicago
Bergen Community College
CUNY LaGuardia Community College
Monroe Community College
SUNY Rockland Community College</p>

<p>I appreciate any input you can provide. THANK YOU.</p>

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<p>[Paul</a> Smith’s College - Division of Hospitality, Resort & Culinary Management - Hotel, Resort & Tourism Management](<a href=“http://www.paulsmiths.edu/hrcm/hrtm.php]Paul”>http://www.paulsmiths.edu/hrcm/hrtm.php)</p>

<p>This is a 4 year program, but have always heard great things about it!
I am from Northern NY myself. You could visit, apply for admission, apply for financial aid & see what happens. A beautiful location as well!</p>

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<p>Thank you Slumom for the suggestion, I had seen this college… it is astoundingly beautiful. BUT I am an International student and there is no financial aid for International students :frowning: So I really have to look for an Associate’s. Thank you.</p>

<p>Anybody have info on AS hospitality programs?</p>

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<p>Maybe this one here?
[Southwest</a> Tennessee Community College : Your Best Choice](<a href=“http://www.tn.edu/hospitality/]Southwest”>http://www.tn.edu/hospitality/)</p>

<p>Okay, never mind, this one’s in Tennessee, so just ignore that post.</p>

<p><a href=“http://www.citytech.cuny.edu/[/url]”>http://www.citytech.cuny.edu/&lt;/a&gt;
You could check this one out, though, if you’d like.</p>

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<p>Check if Johnson and Wales has anything to fit your needs. They are highly respected. 4 campuses I think:
<a href=“http://www.jwu.edu/content.aspx?id=20130#fbid=Q7yxHK3AJBf[/url]”>http://www.jwu.edu/content.aspx?id=20130#fbid=Q7yxHK3AJBf&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>thank you for your suggestions. I am actually looking into City Tech’s program but I’m not too sure about its reputation…</p>

<p>BrownParent, i love Johnson and Wales, if only I could pay for it :(</p>

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<p>[SUNY</a> Cobleskill | hoteltechoverview.asp](<a href=“404 Error”>404 Error) </p>

<p>SUNY Cobleskill has some two year programs in the hospitality business.<br>
Very attractive campus, too, we drive through going back & forth to Alfred University, it is a nice little town to stop & eat lunch, fill up the gas tank, etc.</p>

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<p>Don’t want to be a downer, but how do you plan to stay to avail yourself of job placement if you’re an international? It has unfortunately become super difficult for employers to even successfully sponsor internationals from tip top grad schools. The work visas just are not there. Education visas require you to return home within a year after finishing your degree.</p>

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<p>@ 2college2college: i appreciate your answer but you are not correct there and I want to mention it here in case someone else comes across this thread and are interested in an F-1 Visa. </p>

<p>F-1 (STUDENT) Visas have NO requirement to return home upon program completion. You may be confused with J-1 (EXCHANGE or INTERNSHIP) Visas, which IN SOME CASES, do require the “Exchange Visitor” to return to his/her home country or country of last permanent residence for a period of two (2) years upon completion of their J-1 status. Such classes include:</p>

<pre><code>* Individuals who have obtained their J-1 status through programs financed either in whole or in part by the U.S. government or individual’s home country government;

  • Individuals whose home country is in short supply of people with individuals’ skill sets; and
  • Individuals who have received medical training within the U.S. as interns or residents.
    </code></pre>

<p>When you obtain an F-1 Visa (STUDENT VISA) you do not have to return to your home country if you change your status and get another Visa (H1 work visa) or extend it. </p>

<p>There is the option to request Optional Practical Training. OPT is temporary employment that is directly related to an F-1 student’s major area of study. Under the prior rules, an F-1 student could be authorized to receive up to a total of 12 months of practical training either before (pre-) and/or after (post-) completion of studies.</p>

<p>Just wanted to clear that up.</p>

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<p>Hey thanks for confirming that, I had wondered about that!</p>

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<p>That is not correct. Yes, a student can stay if he can get an H1b visa, but good luck doing that if you’re anything but an engineer, and it’s still very hard for them.</p>

<p>As an employer, up until about 7 years ago it was no problem to sponsor an intnl with a good degree. Doing that now is a headache most employers don’t want to touch. Getting the H 1b now even requires luck, part of the process is a lottery! And H1Bs continue to be reduced, the US is protecting jobs for Americans.</p>

<p>When a student is issued a student visa, it is made clear he must return to his country after his one year OPT. In fact, they sign to that effect.</p>

<p>This should help:
<a href=“http://www.nytimes.com/2009/04/12/business/12immig.html[/url]”>http://www.nytimes.com/2009/04/12/business/12immig.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>You definitely must check out SUNY Delhi. It has the exact program you are seeking and I think it offers both a 2-year and 4-year degree.</p>