Reviews
Reviews from Placement Year International's interns around the world.
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...
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Nepal Business, Jan 2022
"Did a great job at finding me a placement in my chosen country and in my chosen field - especially given the difficulties of Covid and restricted travel."
Harry Moore, Loughborough University
"I always wanted to work in the UK as it has a rich culture. I have expanded my global connections. You were very helpful and informative."
Charmian Chang, University of Surrey
"I improved my communication, confidence, team work skills. Placement Year International is highly professional and organised. The communication and assistance was great, even after everything was sorted out with contracts!"
Feruza Shakir, University of Huddersfield
"Your service and that of your staff has been phenomenal!"
Geoffrey Frey, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
"It is a great established company with a lovely director who is very engaging to interns. I will recommend for my fellow Bournemouth University students."
Mei Smith, Bournemouth University
"I definitely enjoyed my placement in Nepal and the process for applying was made very easy by the team at Placement Year International."
Sam Galloway, University of Glasgow