Traveling abroad has strengthened my passion for the hospitality industry, and studying abroad will enhance the value of my degree. By choosing this course that was not offered to me at the University of Arkansas campus, I gained a great opportunity to increase the depth and breadth of my hospitality knowledge.
This program showed the Italian culture in design, artistry, and layout of hospitality facilities. While in Italy, we learned critical issues in the hospitality industry related to the stages of facility design, artistry, and layout. We also compared and contrasted between the Italian and United States basic design principles, conducted space analysis, and equipment standards. Lastly, we grasped an understanding on how to incorporate the Italian cultural design into United States standards.
Studying abroad will enhance my potential employment opportunities. Students who want to succeed in the global economy should study abroad. The hospitality industry is extremely globalized and through an employer’s eyes, a student who has studied abroad is self-motivated, independent, willing to embrace challenges, and able to cope with diverse problems and situations. Employers are looking for graduates who have the adaptability and flexibility you learn from study abroad.
Jordan Griffin, a Master’s student focusing on hospitality innovations, traveled to Italy with the Cultural Considerations in Design, Artistry, and Layout of Hospitality Facilities program.