Always eager to learn something new. This is the statement that best describes me. Unafraid to try new things; be it food or experiences. This method has lead me through life. As a student progressing into the professional world I am often unsure of myself and where I want to go but I know hospitality is where I want to be. I am a guppy in the hospitality industry and not yet sure where in the industry I will land. Hard working and unafraid to step into leadership positions; where I often fall short is in confidence. I am excited to push myself and work through that by jumping into field all about making others feel welcome and comfortable. Lover of people, lover of food, lover of travel, lover of life.
I am a former computer systems major but decided to make a switch to hospitality management. After two semesters in computers I realized what I really want to do is something more people oriented that can incorporate my love of travel. My academic goal is to cliché as it sounds, learn as much as possible. Gaining new knowledge or starting a database of knowledge on a new subject brings me joy. In my studies I hope to take what I’ve learned to help me become a more well-rounded person. More specifically I hope to learn the finer details and inner workings or the travel/tourism industry. I am also excited to try my hand at cooking classes. I think it may be an eye opener to something I may be more interested in than I had thought. I have yet to have an actual job but where I lack in career experience I have abundance in life experience. I have experience in selling and serving in volunteer work and have logged lots of hours in my grandmothers kitchen. My career goal is not yet clear but id like to be established in the tourism field.
Hello Shianne! You and I are up a similar alley! Tourism is also what I’d like to explore and get deeper into. I think it’ll go hand in hand with me wanting to one day pursue being a food critic or food journalist. I’ve definitely been down the road of falling short of confidence. It’s a mental battle sometimes isn’t it? However, like yourself I overcame it too. And even though our goals are not permanently set we have a set idea of what kind of field we’d like to be in. And a start is always better than no start at all! It can be so confusing when switching majors but for some reason this major feels right! I hope this semester treats you and the rest of our classmates well!
Hello Shianne,
I am also a food lover that tries out different restaurant. Im not sure where this hospitality field will take me either but theres beauty in it. It’s so broad there are many different routes you can take but you’re in the right place. Good luck on your journey!
You have come to the right place! I look forward to exploring with you.