As a person that has moved countries at a young age, I have always been interested in getting to know other cultures and meeting new people. When I saw the opportunity of studying international tourism, I instantly took it and I have never regretted it. I think tourism studies are very useful at the present time because the tourism industry is and will continue to grow stronger.
I really appreciate this industry and the people employed in it because working with different types of people and cultures is definitely not easy and pleasing everyone is impossible.
Even though Covid-19 messed up lots of jobs and career opportunities for a lot of people, when it will be over, tourism will come back or even grow stronger as an industry.
When thinking about studying tourism, a lot of people’s minds might jump into things like travelling only, but it is a lot more than that. Tourism is a large industry in which you can learn things from a local, national, and global point of view. Studying tourism and hospitality can bring you lots of well-paid job offers, as well as good work experience that teaches you very good work skills that are recognized in many more work fields. On top of that, you learn something new and experience new things every day.
I think a person that has traveled in lots of countries and has seen many types of people and cultures wins at life.
In my opinion, when studying travel, tourism, and hospitality, it is very important to be a traveler yourself. It is easier to get to know the industry and study field when practically visiting places and learning that way.
I think a person that has travelled in lots of countries and has seen many types of people and cultures wins at life. These days it is easier to travel than it was before because the world has evolved so much.
I think I will definitely be working in the hospitality industry in the future, because I can’t find a single thing I don’t like in it and I think that is amazing – finally finding something I love to do and will love always.
Text: Alexandra Marin, first year International Tourism Management student
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