I went to culinary school and also want to eventually own my own place. I however first am gaining knowledge at other places until I can save enough money for down payment, supplies, ect.... All I got to say is pay attention in all of your classes and keep your culinary books, dont sell them back to the school. You wouldnt believe how walking out that door made me forget so many things lol....but I did retain ALOT and was in the top of my class.Where are you going to school? I hope it all works out for you, if you want to talk further about it hit up my diary.