Story #28
Originally from: Japan
Undergraduate degree/ major: Linguistics/ Portuguese and English
University and Country: Kyoto University of Foreign Studies, Japan
Started working since: Aug 2015
Currently based in: Canada
First and current job: Hotel staff/ Hospitality industry
Q: How did you decide on your undergraduate course of study?
A: I checked a curriculum of my undergraduate course before I've entered the university, then I was interested in it..
Q: In retrospect, what did you think were the most useful lessons/ skills/ knowledge you'd gained from your undergraduate education?
A: Intercultural communication and cross cultural understanding.
Q: What are some additional areas you wish your undergraduate education could have covered?
A: Hospitality management and lessons related to the profession.
Q: Briefly describe your current job scope.
A: Room attendant and House keeping.
Q: How has your undergraduate education influenced your career choice?
A: Through studying at the university, I thought I wanted to work in different countries and help Japanese people who visit there.
Q: To what extent is your current job related to your undergraduate course of study?
A: Somewhat related.
Q: What is one competitive advantage your university offers? (From your perspective)
A: Small class education and program of study abroad.