Johnson & Wales University Providence Campus — Attraction in Providence

-- this gets this rating because of one of their staff! By far, the most unprofessional, rude encounter I've experienced!

I attended a pop up shop on February 18, 2017 featuring Damaris Warren. I arrived earlier then the chef but when I arrived to the wine shop I met Norma the owner and Tanisha Snead. Instantly I was welcomed by the owner Norma and she tended to all of my needs, yet I couldn't help to notice Tanisha and her snide comments. Tanisha asked myself and my partner for some of our wine and was talking to Norma about Damaris and her lack of professionalism regarding time. Initially, I thought nothing of the matter because it was a hour after show time. I began to get bothered as time went on and Tanisha consumed more drinks. She had no regards for Damaris or myself and my partner that was in attendance. She made ill comments regarding her very own intern until she arrived. I was most bothered by her request to Norma to end the show by 7pm and tell Damaris that the venue was closed to "teach her a lesson". When Norma declined, Ta'nisha continued to be hostile towards Damaris upon arrival. Although Damaris arrived at 6:30p.m, she began to introduce her meals and TaNisha as her teacher. In doing so, Tanisha cut her off mid speech and told her "Carry on" while waving her hand. It was clear to myself and the other 13 people in attendance that there was a level of hostility and possible intoxication, but we all chose to ignore it. The breaking point came when I, Jazmine Cook decided to help Damaris try to heat up her food (in a wine shop, with no kitchen). While doing so, Ta'Nisha came back and was reaching over me and around me while talking to Norma who was in the back attempting to assist me. Ta'Nisha was telling Norma how unprofessional Damaris was for coming so late and that she was leaving. Although she stated she was leaving, she was reaching around me to try the food (although there was food out front on the presentation table that had been warmed). Ta'nisha turned to me and asked me "what do you do" I was confused by her question because, I am not her student and had never seen her before. I let her know I was just back there assisting in heating the food. Ta'nisha then laughed in my face and stated "heating the food, ha! Sure" immediately after she gave me her back as she continued to speak ill of Damaris. I then told Ta'nisha that the hot food was on the presentation table and not in the back with the food that was yet to be presented. At hat point I let her know, I am a adult and not in Damaris age group and did not appreciate her lack of professionalism. I was told that "I have no idea the situation and she was leaving". I said okay and continued to heat food. Overall this experience was by far the most degrading, inappropriate and unprofessional environment I had been in. Ta'nisha made sure to let me know she's a business owner and that I had no idea who she was. She was rude, and outright mean. Furthermore, intoxicated! I will be reaching out to the highest in command regarding this issue as well as the better business bureau and all other chains for the state of Georgia. For her to be a 'teacher' and self proclaimed 'business owner', whatever issue she had with the student should not have affected me as the guest! Everyone was offended by her outburst. Damaris ended up in tears mid event. I hope that someone, anyone will contact me...

To start off, the academics or classes you take are more like ones in high school you take. It doesn't make it interesting unless you are in a special major such as culinary, equine, robotics, or something of that nature. The culinary classes I was in were something. Definitely had ups and downs but it may not be worth it since some skills you learn may never be used again. Your grandmother can probably be a better instructor. Now the living situations, the dorms are alright. It is difficult to live with others since you want them to revolve around your schedule but you also have to revolve around theirs. I always had bad roommates. You know ones that stay up late (up till 2 in the morning), snore, drink, smoke weed in the room, etc. It is probably just me that I can't live with others. You can change rooms but there have been less and less dorm rooms over the years. The worst part is that when you pick your room, you are given a random time to schedule. Best bet is to have the least amount of roommates as possible and having a private bathroom in your room. Don't want to be sharing the bathrooms and showers with hundreds of other people (bring some sandals and/or slippers). The dining situation kind of blows. For a school known for a culinary program, you could cook something better. There are less dining halls than when I started. The only option for breakfast is Starbucks. Lunch and Dinner is okay. Two dining options include all you can eat which is great. The menu changes every meal but you will see the same menu items a few weeks later. Everything also closes early on the weekends. Obviously, you don't want to spend so much money on take-out and delivery so best bet is get your food from a dining hall before it closes. The meal plan can be managed. You got either 7, 10, 14, or 18 meals a week. Each plan comes with flex which is a certain amount of dollars you can spend at the dining halls if you don't want a full meal or something that isn't part of a meal swipe. Best go with 10 or 14...

I miss it!! 😭😭

Graduated Nov '19 (the last fall term with trimesters).

Jwu really stands out with their career focus an all the networking opportunities via professional clubs and career fairs. There study abroad options are impressive! I was lucky enough to attend a semester at sea.

Taking core courses that are taught by former industry professionals makes going to class sooo worth it. Stand out professors are Prof. Rhodes, Lavin, and Boker. 10 out of 10 experience / at times, i felt like it was worth the price tag just for them.

Providence is such a cool vibe. It feels like a little slice of Boston... Without the traffic and big-city-feel nuisances. (This is also coming from somebody who thought that they did not like cities at all)

On Thursdays, (also because most students don't have class on Fridays), the city will literally feel like it's coming alive. Great energy around here even though there's homeless people who consistently panhandle. (You'll get to know the familiar faces and they'll leave you alone- definitely not a deal breaker).

I highly recommend getting your own apartment right away because it's outrageously priced otherwise. That is, unless you're on a full ride and room & board is covered. Although, one semester of on-campus housing is helpful in an effort to make friends.

This is very cliche to reference the university mantra... but "pride, courage, character, and community" really do define what the school is. I'm very proud to be a wildcat for life and am forever grateful to have the connections...