I studied at this college for 2.5 years with a degree in Technology and Catering Organization — in other words, I studied to be a cook and waiter. Now, looking back, I can give a frank assessment to those who are just about to enroll or are just considering this educational institution.
If you think that by enrolling here, you will get the fundamental knowledge and skills that will lift you to the top of the restaurant Olympus, unfortunately not. Already in the second year, specialized training begins: chemistry, drawing and "Cooking Technology" (hereinafter referred to as CCI). And at first, everything seems interesting. It can really get you carried away, especially if you come with burning eyes and a dream of becoming a cool chef.
But disappointment comes very soon. During laboratory work, that is, the practical part where you cook food, there are constantly not enough products, especially if your occupation is one of the last. Also, do not forget that this is a lab, and along with the food, you should have a recipe for what everyone is cooking, that is, 3-4 dishes, rewritten in a notebook. What for? Why? I still couldn't give myself an answer to this question, but without it, you won't be appreciated. That is, no matter how cool you cook the dishes and how high-quality, without writing, you will just get 1-2 points.
Theoretical classes at the beginning provide a useful base — terms, methods of processing products, technological processes. But then everything slides into a set of facts from tiktok, which you just need to memorize.
It's hard for me to say anything about the 3-4 course, because during this period I was already disappointed in the choice of a place of study and, roughly speaking, I gave up on studying. Dreams of creative cuisine and delicious dishes have given way to harsh reality: working in the cafeteria, where you become the same Aunt Galya, cooking 30 liters of porridge for kindergarten. However, it is at the senior courses that interesting teachers and non-standard disciplines appear, for example, philosophy and business design. Special thanks to Olga Kasabutskaya for her inspiring approach to teaching and the final project in which we defended our own business ideas.
Also at this moment, 2 more main subjects appear — "Catering" and "Equipment". These are some kind of waiter subjects, and the second part of your specialty is waiter. It's strange to study to get a degree where it is given when applying for a job, but some knowledge can really be useful to those who want to become a gym administrator or service manager.
Practice is a separate and perhaps the most painful topic, which is the complete embodiment of the system's hatred of young professionals and bullying of students. You can't choose a place, it all depends on the master. I was lucky: my master, Elena Viktorovna, was a real support, protected the students and tried to be on our side. Thank her very much!
But in general, practice is hard work. You are sent to the institutions where you work:
-longer than you should be;
- without payment;
- They will throw all the dreary work at you;
- You will not be considered and for the slightest mistake you will be scolded as a real employee..
Therefore, practice is the very moment when you realize that this is not what you did it for, unfortunately and it is a pity.
The brightest thing left of the college is the teachers. Most of them are sympathetic, kind and understanding people. They perceive students as adults, and you can have a heart-to-heart conversation with them, make jokes, and get real help. Many people are willing to spend their personal time for your success.
But there is also a controversial point: you will not be expelled. Never. You will be drawn to the minimum score (which has recently reached 3), even if you do not want to study. This may seem like a plus to some, but I think it undermines the overall level of training.
My review is not an attempt to dissuade anyone. I'm just sharing my experience. If you consciously choose this path, are ready for difficulties and have no illusions, you may find your advantage in this college. But if you dream of a big and creative culinary future, think again.
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Катарина
Level 10 Local Expert
April 26
On the downside: The scheduling is disgusting, why are there offices on the schedule that don't exist a priori?? There is also no fixed schedule, but only for the day ahead. There are huge queues in the canteens. The renovation leaves much to be desired, many of the teachers say that the chairs of this college are more than 20 years old, and they also tear their clothes.. There was a question, is it so difficult to buy new ones for the large amount that the payers pay? Well, at least fix it so that it doesn't creak.. Also, be careful, some teachers have a biased attitude.. And the most banal thing is that the doors in the toilets don't close and the cubicles themselves are terribly dirty every day. It's not particularly pleasant when you're in the bathroom and a teacher opens the door for you, which has already happened to me, but they haven't even tried to repair it for a year in a row, although in fact it's done once or twice.. A nurse is a separate topic, sometimes she is, sometimes she is not, she comes whenever she wants. Why do I have to come to couples at a certain time, but she doesn't? There is a set work schedule and if it is not followed, then write "when it will be, then it will be", and not a specific time, you know, it's not very good to wait an hour for a nurse with severe pain, you can't sit quietly on a couple, and you won't be able to skip a state employee, so you just have to sit and wait, or when it will get worse, or she will deign to appear. I'll mention unsanitary conditions again. A cleaner appears here, God forbid, once every six months, because I cannot explain that the garbage left by unscrupulous students can lie for days or even weeks, if not more (photo below), there is also dirt in the toilets, dirt everywhere.
On the plus side: good teachers are mostly only in the 2nd and 3rd year. I have not yet met those who want to fail intentionally, they often get into a position where they are kind and most of them are quite interesting in their subjects.
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dl
Level 2 Local Expert
March 21, 2023
The college is really good!
Especially if you compare all the other colleges in the city of Mogilev.
Teaching staff and education at the highest level, as well as the interaction and relationship of teachers with students(students).
The college administration is the best!
Fun extracurricular activities, thanks to the teacher-organizer and psychologist.)
Be sure to do it!
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Дмитрий Михаленя
Level 5 Local Expert
May 1, 2023
I'll start from the beginning with the cons:
It's disgusting to schedule couples. There is no balance, they can safely put 4 pairs, 2 of which will be with one teacher, and the second 2 with another. This is very exhausting, especially if the teacher also tediously submits the material. In other things, scheduling is not an easy job, especially when there are not enough teachers and many of them go on sick leave at the most inopportune moment.
Wardrobe: God, starting in late autumn and ending in early spring, be ready to participate in a survival race every day to snatch maybe pick up your jacket one of the first from the wardrobe, otherwise you will just stand in an unorganized queue for about 10 minutes.
Training program and teachers: I enrolled as a technician technologist. We have quite a few different disciplines, some of which are quite interesting. Well, they could be interesting. Before entering this college, I was eager to study chemistry and everything related to it. Our program in the second year (after 11) included organic chemistry, analytical chemistry, physico-colloidal chemistry, and microbiology. It's just a fairy tale for a person who planned to enroll in chemical biology. But now the second semester is coming to an end and what can I say? Nothing. The presentation of the material is simply disgusting. Somewhere, the teacher is simply old and, due to his age, can no longer present the material fresh. Somewhere, the teacher simply has such a character that he considers it normal to give students a manual and let them figure out how to do what themselves.
In general, I want to say that you can really learn something here only if you are passionate about it and are ready to devote not only the 8 hours a day that you spend in college, but also the free time (if you have it, of course) that you spend at home.
But, to be fair, I can't say that this has any effect on grades. Many teachers here are quite loyal and condescending, so even if you don't know the material at all, you'll either write it off anyway, or just get 7 by some miracle) Everything is possible.
This, by the way, was one of the advantages: here, in general, it is quite easy to study at the technology department. If you attend all the classes and take notes, then you have a good chance of getting automatic machines for most exams at the session.
Canteen: The dining room is clear. Of course, I'm not used to giving so much money for lunch after school, but they cook quite tasty and if compared with market prices, it's quite affordable. Although a glass of juice for a ruble fifty is still kind of wild for me.
Well, a few words about the practice:
Practice here is a real roulette. You can get to some Atlantean cooks already at an age, or you can get into the Victoria restaurant chain with a fairly young and pleasant team, half of which consists of MTK graduates) I was lucky to get to Victoria Olympus. Probably one of the most advanced enterprises in terms of equipment. And our master is quite pleasant and loyal. If you find yourself in some difficult situation, she often goes to a meeting and helps.
In general, this college has repeatedly caused me dissatisfaction and indignation for all sorts of different reasons, starting from the organization of educational processes and ending with teachers, but there are still people in it who left quite good impressions on me. He clearly has a lot to grow, but I can't say that everything here is just disgusting. Average guy.
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Аня Б.
Level 2 Local Expert
September 7, 2023
Overall, I would recommend this college. The teachers are good and willing to help and are passionate about what they teach.
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Соня Скам
Level 3 Local Expert
March 24
The best college!!
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Тимофей Д.
Level 3 Local Expert
February 4, 2022
The service is incomparable, the teaching staff is good, and I'm not even joking, at least the lawyers certainly are. Security is at the level of not letting anyone in. The canteen is also a credit👌
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Варя Л.
Level 5 Local Expert
February 13, 2023
The best place in the universe
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Максим Б.
Level 3 Local Expert
October 6, 2019
We visit the canteen of the College of Commerce with our colleagues. Friendly staff, nice prices and very tasty.
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виктор скурат
Level 8 Local Expert
February 19, 2020
I studied many years ago, it was called the College of Soviet Trade.The best young years. Teachers of the extra class. Special thanks to Mr. Galenchik and Mrs. Sakun.
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Кузя Опешкин
Level 2 Local Expert
February 18, 2020
The best college to study at, I advise all disabled people to enroll here. This is a trap located on 183 East Street
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Валентина Янчевская
Level 12 Local Expert
June 27, 2019
It is far from the main transport interchange, there is a good teaching staff, there is a place for a snack
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Илья Х.
Level 5 Local Expert
January 21, 2019
you can study, but like any education in the Republic of Belarus. paid is a waste of money. rare cases when teachers are interested in learning, more often they just sit on the PO. Nesterenko and Basuyev are the best of their kind ♥
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Данила Росолько
Level 2 Local Expert
December 2, 2019
A very long fence, it is not clear where to go, I went to pick up a friend, the teachers did not let her go early, I had to freeze, the phone turned off because of the cold, in general, I do not recommend the place
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Юлия Самохвалова
Level 14 Local Expert
May 15, 2020
The college is many years old, produces good specialists and really gives knowledge
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Наталья Чекмарева
Level 6 Local Expert
January 25, 2020
The college itself is good in terms of studies and teachers. But the building has been in need of repair for a long time and it's sooo cold in winter!
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Olek T.
Level 9 Local Expert
February 9, 2020
Good professions, well-trained specialists, my son studied
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No More
Level 15 Local Expert
March 29, 2021
Since I'm already big, I only come here to the dining room. Tasty and affordable.
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Алексей Соловьёв
Level 6 Local Expert
March 30, 2023
Will go
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наталья валевач
Level 9 Local Expert
April 19, 2020
My educational institution, a lot of useful information and a diploma!!!
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Дарья К.
Level 6 Local Expert
April 3, 2020
There are teachers for whom you want to study here!
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Агата Тян
Level 6 Local Expert
March 15, 2021
3 for Borscht in the dining room and meat with pineapples
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veralipa0411
Level 23 Local Expert
January 8, 2019
It is convenient to drive. There is a transport interchange nearby..There is a decent dorm
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Anonymous review
November 1, 2019
I sincerely advise you, if you have even a second thought of studying here, RUN AWAY FOOLS!!!
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Екатерина П
Level 6 Local Expert
February 2, 2020
Excellent specialists are trained here, if they want to
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Ольга Иванова
Level 19 Local Expert
August 12, 2020
major repairs of the entire building are required
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awesome.pavelkozlovskiiy
Level 3 Local Expert
September 28, 2019
I study here , everything is normal , the smoking room is clear