2023 SCCC Graduate, Culinary Arts Major
"I had so much fun at Sussex County Community College! Getting involved on campus was such a great experience. Everyone was so welcoming and made me feel like I was part of the Sussex family."
"The reason I came to Sussex is that I knew students that had attended the College. I also wanted a culinary program and Sussex offered that, close to home. Working locally in a restaurant made me realize that I enjoyed the culinary aspects. Cooking has become my passion and I envisioned myself staying in this career and into the future. I am very happy I made the choice to attend Sussex."
"My dream is to share my passion for cooking with anyone who will listen. I've thought for a few years that Sussex would be my best option to begin in the culinary arts world. Now that I'm here I know for sure that I will be able to take what I learn here and succeed anywhere."
"I felt comfortable coming to to Sussex because it's affordable and I knew a lot of people who were planning to attend. I was a great experience, I had some really amazing professors and I was able to meet new friends. After completing my degree at Sussex, I feel prepared to pursue my Food Business Management degree at the Culinary Institute of America."
2024 SCCC Graduate, Baking & Pastry Art
Ruxt Rodriguez started baking as a hobby and, after establishing a micro bakery, chose to enroll in the Baking & Pastry Arts program at SCCC for formal training. Following her internship and graduation from SCCC, Ruxt has been diligently preparing for the launch of her first brick and mortar store, Fratelli Bakery, set to open at 120 Spring Street in Newton in the summer of 2025.