1. Did you feel prepared for what you experienced during the site visit?
I felt prepared for what I experienced during the site visit. Throughout the PowerPoint and tour, I understood several terms, some of which are: Rosewood, back/front of the house. There were also some I learned like “turn down service.” Although I learned new business concepts and philosophies, they weren’t at all intimidating. For example, our tour guide told us about using mirrors to make a space appear larger. I have never heard of that, but it makes sense. No concept seemed out of my league, they were all comfortable, and it’s always a good feeling when things make sense.

2. How did you feel about going to The Carlyle?
Going to The Carlyle truly inspired me. The associates were very welcoming, friendly, and wished us well in the industry. The Carlyle is the most upscale I’ve been exposed to. Seeing the associates and guests made me ready for my future. Although I am definitely not there yet, I know I want to be someday. It’s one thing to study an industry but it’s another to be exposed to it physically. Being there made me feel comfortable in the way that I know I’m in the right major.