"Events based internship, touching on other sectors (e.g marketing, social media…)" Kate studies Tourism Management at Bournemouth University and is doing a 12 month placement in Australia working with a business which sells fine wines. What's your background back...
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Ivana’s Events placement in Thailand
"I am truly enjoying my placement and they actually want me to stay or come back after graduating." Ivana studies Events Management at Bournemouth University and is doing an 8 month Events & Hospitality placement in Thailand. What's the work vibe like in your...
Bianka’s Hospitality placement in Thailand
"I have never learned so much about the industry." Bianka Walter studies International Hotel and Resort Management at Sheffield Hallam University and is doing her placement at a 5 Star Marriott hotel in Thailand. Since I am working at Front Desk, my main...
Sara Andersson in Nepal
"Professionally I have been gaining a lot of experience and understanding of HR processes." Sara Andersson, from Sweden, studies Tourism & Hospitality Management at Turiba University in Latvia. It’s Sara Andersson, doing internship in Kathmandu, Nepal. I received...
Kamile Ceplinskaite in the Maldives
"I arrived in the Maldives on Sunday. Everything is great!" Kamile Ceplinskaite studies Event Management at Bournemouth University and joined us for a Hospitality placement in the Maldives. "Hotel team is very welcoming, my boss is amazing, we get along very well. I...
Nepal business placement – Evie-May’s feedback from Kathmandu
Evie-May studies Economics at University of Birmingham and joined us for a Business placement in Nepal. Here's her feedback! What's your background back home? I am a BSc Economics student at the University of Birmingham. Prior to that I studied A levels in Maths,...
Harry Shaw teaching in Thailand
Harry Shaw graduated from Sheffield Hallam University and then travelled to Thailand on our Paid Teaching placement with 120 hour TEFL course. This is his story so far! What's your background back home? At home I was a student studying a BA(Hons) History degree at...
Marika Varga, Management Trainee with Centara in Thailand
What's it like doing a 12 month placement in Thailand? Marika Varga from the University of Huddersfield did a 12 month Management Trainee placement year with a 5 Star hotel in Krabi, Thailand. Here's her feedback! What did you learn from doing a placement year in...
Watch: a day off in Thailand
Watch: a day off in Thailand This video shows a student's day off in Thailand; visiting temples, beaches, boating down a river, travelling by tuk tuk, eating street food in Bangkok and returning to his hotel at the end of the day. Hassan Mahmud from University of...
Tom Stapleton from Bournemouth University talks about his Sports, Leisure & Beach activities placement
Tom Stapleton gives his initial feedback after settling into a Sports, Leisure & Beach activities placement in Thailand. We asked Tom for some feedback about his overseas placement in Thailand since arriving in August. What's the hotel like? Can you describe the...
Jack Nelson gives the inside information on elephants and air conditioning in Thailand
Jack Nelson's overseas Hospitality Placement is in the Front Office at The Sarojin, a beautiful boutique luxury resort hotel in Khao Lak. Jack, an undergraduate from Northumbria University in the UK, gives feedback after a month in Thailand. How is the working...
Hassan Mahmud talks about his experience with Marriott in Bangkok
Do you want to know what it's like doing a Hospitality Placement in Bangkok, Thailand? Hassan Mahmud from University of Surrey started his placement at the Marriott Marquis Queens Park in Bangkok, Thailand in September 2017. We checked in to see how his overseas...
Chloe Thijm talks about work and time off in Thailand
Chloe Thijm is a 3rd year Events Management student at Bournemouth University. Chloe is on her placement year in Thailand and working at the Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa hotel, Merlin Beach. We caught up with Chloe recently to find out about her trip so far: What...
It’s not too late to arrange a hospitality placement for 2016/17
It’s not too late to arrange a hospitality placement for 2016/17 If your placement year is fast approaching and you still haven’t confirmed your plans, then don’t worry, it’s not too late. We can help you! Join our 50+ students starting placements in China this summer...
Facts about the Global Hotel Industry
Want to know the facts and figures about the global hotel industry? Look no further! This infographic shows you occupancy rates, hotel revenues and even where the tallest hotels are! Want to see the world's oldest or largest hotels? Scroll down to see them... Got a...
Constance Senechaut talks about promotion, cafes and rice wine!
Case Study : Constance SenechautOxford Brookes University graduate, Constance Senechaut from France, gives us an insight into her work in Shanghai, what she does during her time off and some observations about the fun things that can happen in another culture!"My role...
The Facts about China’s Growth
Download the Placement Year International Infographic showing The Facts about China's Growth Got a Question? Contact us We are here to answer your questions. Send us a message or call us on +44 (0)1273 710569.We have placements available at some of the world’s most...
5 Key Benefits of Overseas Placements Infographic
Download the Placement Year International Infographic showing 5 Key Benefits of Overseas Placements Got a Question? Contact us We are here to answer your questions. Send us a message or call us on +44 (0)1273 710569.We have placements available at some of the world’s...
China and Europe. What’s the difference?
Excited but terrified?Travelling to a foreign country can be absolutely terrifying – the idea of a cultural or language barrier can put some people off ever travelling overseas (and missing out in the process).That feeling can apply equally to working overseas as...
How to write a CV
Download the Placement Year International Infographic Guide to writing a great C.V. Got a Question? Contact us We are here to answer your questions. Send us a message or call us on +44 (0)1273 710569.We have placements available at some of the world’s most prestigious...