Student Spotlight – Vanessa Gonzalez-Mercado

 

What major are you studying at Blue Ridge CTC?

Culinary Arts and Baking and Pastry

 

Why did you select your program?

Over the course of the Pandemic I rediscovered my love for cooking and baking so when I was looking into going back to school, it felt right to follow what I enjoy doing.

 

Explain one thing you enjoyed about your time at Blue Ridge CTC.

I’ve had so many amazing opportunities to work with amazing chefs in many very cool kitchens through events the program partners with.

 

What are your current goals after you graduate, and how has Blue Ridge assisted you toward those goals?

I hope to use this degree to help me travel, people everywhere love to eat right? Having this degree helps show my dedication to this field.

 

What advice would you offer to current and future students? 

Take advantage of the resources provided by your program, this includes your classmates. Everyone’s in this together working towards the graduation finish line, it’s easier with friends.