Maria Rebeiz

The greatest trait about our field is the people. The communication, the relations and the experience not only from us to the guests but as well as from the guests to us. This is an understanding I have come to through the classes taught at B.H.M.S., and what an amazing opportunity it is to experience it first hand at the worlds leading customer relations retail company. My passion has always been within the service sector. The joy of accommodating people does not only get fulfilled in hotels, it very much happens at high end luxury retail companies as well. Working for Chanel has shown me new ways to provide the bast service possible. Applying your study theories to real work experience has been such an exciting experience. What I have been taught at B.H.M.S. has help me a great deal at my internship with Chanel as well as having increased said knowledge with the hands on customer relations opportunities that I have been given. My dream has always been to work in guest relations. This is fundamental reason I persuaded a hospitality degree. Costumer relations and clientelling as well as hospitality is, for me, much more then solely in hotels or restaurants it is and should be in every field where service is required.

Maria Ezhova

Why did you choose B.H.M.S. for your studies? B.H.M.S. got my attention during a presentation on a career fair in Moscow. The presentation was delivered in such an inspiring and informative way and I realized that B.H.M.S. meets all the expectations I had from a hospitality school. Tell us about your experience of living in Switzerland. Switzerland appeared to be an amazing country with breath-taking natural beauties and a true sense of hospitality. I enjoyed my time every day and I still feel I want to come back there again and again. How was the relationship with classmates, staff and lecturers? How would you describe your experience of studying in a multicultural school? At the beginning it was a bit hard for me to adapt to the new and multicultural environment. I was surprised with the many different people from various cultural backgrounds as they were interacting nicely together! But with the time I got integrated in the school's life and since all the students had the same study goals and group tasks I found a lot of good friends. How did you enjoy your free time during term breaks, holidays and weekends? I could enjoy my free time during studies since Switzerland has a perfect public transportation network that you can easily visit new cities wherever you want! Moreover, Switzerland is located in the heart of Europe and this gives you the opportunity to visit a lot of places like I visited Italy and France. If you had to recommend B.H.M.S. to other students or friends, which advantages/benefits would you mention? I really like B.H.M.S. in a lot of aspects starting from the highly professional attitude of lecturers to a nice range of free time activities. The study life was organized very well and I never felt depressed being far from home. Moreover, B.H.M.S. offers a lot of opportunities for self-improvement, for example there were extra classes you could choose in the subject you liked most. Swiss Education The fact that a degree obtained from a Swiss college shines brilliantly in my CV, as well the internship I completed in Switzerland and B.H.M.S. found for me, helped me to improve myself personally and professionally.

Veronika Mikhailova

Why did you choose B.H.M.S. for your studies? I chose B.H.M.S. Business and Hotel Management School mainly because it provides education of the highest standards, moreover, this school is located in Switzerland that is the best place where the sphere of hospitality business is developed. It is obvious that the employers are looking firstly for prospective employees, who have graduated from high rated universities such as B.H.M.S. Tell us about your experience of living in Switzerland. My experience of living in Switzerland contributed to formation of my open-mindedness to cultural differences. How was the relationship with classmates, staff and lecturers? How would you describe your experience of studying in a multicultural school? Studying within an international environment with classmates of more than 70 nationalities had broaden my mind and widen my horizons. This resulted in enriching my experience by extending my global vision and developing my global perspective. How did you enjoy your free time during term breaks, holidays and weekends? I had the opportunity to travel during holidays, weekends and term breaks since Switzerland is in the heart of Europe. If you had to recommend B.H.M.S. to other students or friends, which advantages/benefits would you mention? The main advantage of studying at B.H.M.S. is the opportunity to become a highly qualified specialist in the hospitality industry. Swiss Education During the studies for the MSc in International Hospitality management, I have experienced and learned the many different sides of the hospitality management, from planning and developing in a hotel, to hiring and retaining the workforce. What really stood out for me after six months of education, was the realization of the many different types of jobs a hotel manager should perform. This provided me a better comprehension of various roles and responsibilities that I could apply as a manager of the hotel. One of the advantages I discovered during studying, was the fact that I should work in a team in order to accomplish group projects. I understood that the different ideas which come from different points of view, can contribute considerably to a successful work. Internships B.H.M.S. offered me an internship at a 5-star hotel in Dubai and this was a significant step for my future career. The main advantage of being an operational trainee in food and beverage department was that I learned about the organization of the whole restaurant since it was operated by a small team. The knowledge and the experiences I have gained surpassed my expectations and helped me to gain some transferable skills, which seems to be important for my future success in the hospitality industry.

Athin Gomez

Why did you choose B.H.M.S. for your studies? B.H.M.S. provides a great combination of 6-month studies and 6-month internship as a standard curriculum. I believed that this would help me to gain efficient theory experience in class as well as practical exposure in the international industry. The educational materials used by the lecturers and the high quality of the grading system convinced me to be a part of B.H.M.S. Tell us about your experience of living in Switzerland. As coming from a background of a combination from Asia and Middle East, Europe seemed to be a huge challenge for me but as soon as I've arrived in Switzerland, the locals and people from various backgrounds have always been very friendly and helpful. This is an amazing place to study and become a strong independent person. How was the relationship with classmates, staff and lecturers? How would you describe your experience of studying in a multicultural school? My classmates come from multicultural backgrounds and have now became close friends of mine. We keep learning from each other every day. And the great thing about the lecturers at B.H.M.S. is that they are always ready to clarify your doubts, listen to you and create a bond where you are comfortable to be yourself at class with no fear. How did you enjoy your free time during term breaks, holidays and weekends? I love traveling and I gained a lot of friends from school. We travelled around Europe during the term break and we also enjoyed BBQ parties together. If you had to recommend B.H.M.S. to other students or friends, which advantages/benefits would you mention? At B.H.M.S. you would be able to learn about your weaknesses and strengths, to come out of your comfort zone, to meet many students from different parts of the world and gain a prestigious international degree. Swiss Education Firstly, as it's my first time studying for an international degree, the educational materials used and the grading system are really of a high quality. I had the opportunity to interact with my classmates on various projects. Especially the presentations done in class helped me built my personality and increased my confidence level. Also, the internship placement gave me the opportunity to gain working experience in the real world. I worked mostly with people from Europe so I could interact with them and gain knowledge on various levels. This helped me being punctual at work, gave me strength to handle any circumstances and learn something new every day.

Vedant Newatia

Why did you choose B.H.M.S. for your studies? The most important part of a hospitality education is the practical education and the fact that every year you can work for 6 months is a great way to develop your skills. On top, being part of a Swiss hospitality School which is well known all around the world adds value to your resume. Tell us about your experience of living in Switzerland. Everyone knows how beautiful country is Switzerland. It's full of mountains, lakes and snow on winter time. Even the cities are small and very picturesque. Most of the cities in Switzerland have a small old town with amazing architecture and a lake in between. I shouldn't forget to mention the nightlife in some cities like Lucerne, Zurich and Geneva which makes the study life amazing. How was the relationship with classmates, staff and lecturers? How would you describe your experience of studying in a multicultural school? Even though language can be an issue when you are with people of other countries, since everyone speaks English in Switzerland, it is much easier to communicate. Studying in a multicultural school breaks all the stereotypes you generally have about people from other parts of the world. The staff is also helpful with everyone and always there when you need them. How did you enjoy your free time during term breaks, holidays and weekends? As Switzerland is part of the Schengen countries, with a Swiss study visa you can visit more than 20 countries in Europe like Germany, France, Italy, Spain and others, which I visited and I had a great time! If you had to recommend B.H.M.S. to other students or friends, which advantages/benefits would you mention? Six months of internship for every academic year of studies, living in beautiful Switzerland, open access to the most of European countries, get to know people from different countries and much more… Swiss Education Swiss education is world renowned in the area of hospitality so applying for jobs becomes easier and regarding internship, it is more important to work in the hospitality field as every year you get the opportunity to work for 6 months and earn a valuable income.

Manal Al Faez

Switzerland is one of the most renowned countries for quality chefs.

In my opinion, Switzerland is one of the safest countries in the world. It is very modern and its people are very hospitable and friendly. Why did you choose B.H.M.S. for your studies? Switzerland is considered to be one of the most renown countries in the world which ‘produces’ quality chefs. Therefore, I chose Switzerland and B.H.M.S. for my studies. How was the relationship with classmates, staff and lecturers? How would you describe your experience of studying in a multicultural school? I treat my classmates, the staff and the lecturers with the upmost respect, as they are respectable people that are here to teach us and helps us learn. Studying in a multicultural school allows me to get to know many cultures from around the world... How did you enjoy your free time during term breaks, holidays and weekends? I usually spend my weekends with friends, going to parties or for a late dinner. During the term breaks I either explore Switzerland or travel to a nearby European country. If you had to recommend B.H.M.S. to other students or friends, which advantages/benefits would you mention? I would mention the ability to meet new people from all around the world and get exposed to many cultures and traditions. Swiss Education Since I studied at Le Cordon Bleu before, I chose to enroll to B.H.M.S. in order to build upon the knowledge that I gained in my previous studies and develop further my knowledge in Culinary Arts. Therefore, B.H.M.S. is another stepping stone to complete my culinary journey and become a successful chef. About BHMS I currently study for my Bachelor degree in Culinary Arts at B.H.M.S. I studied at Le Cordon Bleu before, and I chose to enroll at B.H.M.S. in order to build upon the knowledge that I gained in my previous studies and develop further my knowledge in Culinary Arts. I chose B.H.M.S. because it is located in Switzerland which is considered to be one of the most renown countries in the world which ‘produces’ quality chefs and in my opinion, Switzerland is one of the safest countries in the world, very modern and its people are very hospitable and friendly. The staff and lecturers at B.H.M.S. are respectable people and always here to teach us and helps us learn. I like the life in Switzerland because I can spend my weekends with friends, going to parties or for a late dinner and during the term breaks I either explore Switzerland or travel to a nearby European country. I believe that B.H.M.S. is another stepping stone to complete my culinary journey and become a successful chef due to the high standard studies it provides.

Anonymous

Academic life at UTP is at its very best. The up-to-date syllabus ensures that UTP students are on the same train with the industry and its key players. The academic quality really shapes the students to be the first human being.

Anonymous

UTP students proof that integration between nations can happen. The average population make campus life very exciting. Students from various background help the rest of the students to learn and respect each other despite racial background, religion, gender and culture.

Anonymous

A great place for university life. Lots of opportunities are given out there, but UTP can give more. Well, as you enroll yourself here, you will never want to leave. I Love UTP!!!