Gary Manuel Aveda Institute
Seattle, WA 98122
Phone: (206) 302-1044
12/18/2007 Posted by nufsaid
As a recent graduate from GMAI, I have to say that it was a rollercoaster of an education. I graduated from the esthetics department and feel that my education was pretty average. Now, I've never studied esthetics anywhere else, so I could be wrong at how great the education really is. Be forewarned that this is an AVEDA Institute, and with that comes the confines of only studying AVEDA's practices and philosophy (not that it is a bad one, at all.) Just know that you will REALLY have to work hard to be exposed to other (read: non-AVEDA) techniques, services, etc. I will say this, though, Teal and Michka are amazing at trying to be as open to other non-AVEDA practices as possible. They will guide you, and sometimes expose you to things that you wouldn't otherwise get to see in an AVEDA Institute. That said, I think that the learning leaders really do care about the students at the school. My experience with the learning leaders in the esthetics department was awesome. I feel that they each bring something awesome and personal to the education table. I've learned a lot from each of them. On the other hand, being a student at GMAI and having to deal with the STAFF...sucks. The staff could care less about the students. Guest services needs an attitude check. Admissions needs an attitude check once students start. Career Services is about the only staff position that still genuinely cares about the students. Michelle in Career Services is your lady. Treat her kind. Overall, the school is beautiful, the learning leaders really do care, and the staff could use some help. I would say come in and meet with someone, ask to speak to the head of the department you are looking to go into. Ask if you can look around, maybe even sit in on a class for a little while or something. Then you will have a better idea of what you're getting into.
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