From college dropout to realising baking dream
Leaving Cert results day brings nerves, uncertainty and some big decisions for students looking ahead to what they will do next.
Post-Leaving Cert results day, a baker from County Kildare encourages students not to despair if their chosen path doesn't work out. Alice Kelly has gained five million followers on her social media account, "From Scratch Baker," and has now written her first cookbook. However, her journey to this success was not always smooth. After starting a culinary arts degree, Alice realized it wasn't the right fit for her after just two months.
She then took a minimum wage waitressing job, which she credits with helping her reflect on her true passions. Realizing baking was her calling, Alice is now set to graduate with a degree in Baking and Pastry Arts Management from TU Dublin. Despite her initial fears about returning to college, she found the experience to be a rewarding one.
Alice emphasizes that making the wrong decision isn't the end of the world, and there are always other options to consider. She finds it astonishing that she can now make a living doing something she loves so much.
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