A Closer Look at the Life of a Culinary Student with Hanna Patterson

Hanna Patterson is in her second year of Louisiana Culinary Institute’s advanced culinary arts program. When the time came to choose a culinary school LCI’s reputation preceded itself and the decision was simple for Hanna. “LCI is the first one that pops up on Google. The ratings, reviews, and information made it an easy choice,” said Hanna. 

When it comes to cooking and creating, Hanna feels a drive and passion. “It’s the feeling that it gives it me, I feel like myself again when I’m cooking. It drives me and I like this version of myself that I’m becoming.”

While Hanna is only in her first culinary program she plans on continuing her education and completing her advanced baking and pastry degree. However, culinary school, like any secondary education experience, has it’s challenges. “Trying to learn all of the proper terms and names for things can be tough,” remarks Hanna. These challenges are often overshadowed by the opportunities and experiences that a place like LCI offers. “Meeting all of the new people that have come into my life have made feel more seen, heard, accepted, and cared for than ever before. This place provides endless opportunities.”

The culinary arts offers so many possibilities and Hanna is reminded of this each day in class. “You can always do so much with so little. Also, there’s always something about baking a cupcake that just feels right.”

After wrapping up her culinary degrees in Louisiana Hanna is considering continuing her education out west, in Washington or Colorado. “I’d like to focus on becoming a cannabis chef. I have quite a few goals and my plans are always changing.”