Name: Ellen

University: University of Central Lancashire

Course: International Tourism Management degree

Heading to: New Zealand

For how long: 12 months

Starting: Between June and August 2010

Programme: New Zealand Hospitality Internship programme

I am most looking forward to living in a different country and experiencing different culture and lifestyle. I think it will be a unique experience that not everyone gets the chance to do.

I hope to learn the skills of the hotel trade, and learn not to rely on other people. I think the placement will make my CV stand out from a lot of other candidates that may be applying for the same job. It will show that I have commitment as I will have left my country for a year, and it shows experience and not everyone will have this.

I chose New Zealand as I didn’t want to live near where I do now. I wanted to go to a different country and I was told New Zealand was a beautiful country so wanted to see for myself (also like the accent haha)
I have told my friends about going to New Zealand and they are all very jealous!

If you’re interested in a Hospitality Internship in Auckland, Wellington, Rotorua, Christchurch or Queenstown, in New Zealand, check out the Hospitality Internships page for more information.