Story #3
Originally from: Belgium
Undergraduate degree/ major: Bachelor of Tourism
University and Country: Pxl Hasselt, Belgium
Started working since: Feb 2017
Currently based in: Australia
First job: Hospitality
Current job: Reservation
Q: How did you decide on your undergraduate course of study?
A: I want to be a flight attendant so it seems to be the most suitable course.
Q: In retrospect, what did you think were the most useful lessons/ skills/ knowledge you'd gained from your undergraduate education?
A: Internship, working in a team, learning about cultures, learning other languages, public relations.
Q: What are some additional areas you wish your undergraduate education could have covered?
A: More field work and specialized courses.
Q: Briefly describe your current job scope.
A: I'm still studying but I'm doing an internship now in a reservations team.
Q: How has your undergraduate education influenced your career choice?
A: Yes.
Q: To what extent is your current job related to your undergraduate course of study?
A: Totally related - I acquired the skills required to perform the job through my undergraduate education/ The course was a pre-requisite for my job.
Q: What is one competitive advantage your university offers? (From your perspective)
A: Working in a team.