Jahsmine Son in the kitchen at Cambridge Rindge and Latin School. She will join the inaugural three-year degree class at Johnson and Wales next fall. (Robin Lubbock/WBUR)

Jahsmine Son ’28 is on the Fast Track with Three-Year Degree

The industry doesn’t wait, and I feel I shouldn’t have to either,” Jahsmine shared with WBUR Radio. She’s eager to pursue her dream of having her own restaurant, which is why she’ll be joining our three-year bachelor’s degree program in Hospitality Management this fall. Read more about Jahsmine and our three-year programs.

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Real-World Tested & Ready to Lead

At Johnson & Wales University, we believe that learning by doing is one of the most effective and high-impact ways to learn—which is why experiential learning has been woven into all aspects of our education, in and out of the classroom, for more than 100 years. From collecting and analyzing data through research and fieldwork to volunteering with companies and events related to your field of study, JWU’s approach to experiential education puts students on a path to success.

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97% Of employers rate JWU’s internship program as good or exceptional

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The Network and Know-How to Succeed

Curious what professional pathways are possible with a Health Science degree? Or maybe you’re interested in seeing where a bachelor’s in Graphic Design can take you. In the university’s “How I Got Here” series young JWU alumni share how the skills and networks honed on and off campus paved the way for personal and professional success.




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There’s so much to do (and see) at JWU! Whether you are exploring the Providence or Charlotte campus, you will get an up-close look at what makes JWU great. Explore where you’ll live, learn, and enjoy all campus has to offer. We can’t wait to show you JWU!

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Immerse yourself in Providence's thriving arts, music and restaurant scene that is bolstered by JWU alumni.

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Enjoy southern hospitality in the finance capital of the South, home of a hot restaurant scene fueled by JWU alumni.

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