Name: Britt

University: NHTV University, Breda

Course: International Tourism Management

Heading to: New Zealand

For how long: 6 months

Starting: Jan/ Feb 2011

Programme: New Zealand Tourism Internship

What are you most looking forward to in New Zealand?

I like traveling a lot and since this is going to be my first internship, I want to make it an unforgettable experience. I think an internship in New Zealand could be the solution for that.

The first thing I am looking forward to, are the people and the surroundings. I want to learn more about New Zealand; the inhabitants, their culture, the environment and the history about the great Maori of course! I also like to meet new people and get involved, because for six months New Zealand will be my new home.

What do you hope to achieve/ learn on your internship?

I hope that the internship will exist of varied work, so that I have the possibility to learn more about the tourism branch and the way things work. Furthermore I hope that I can show, but also improve the skills I have already learned. I realize I can not compare school with working for an internship, because everything is need to be done faster and it might be more hectic and serious. Though I want to achieve, that I can adapt myself, so I will fit in the working tourism branch.

What do you think this internship/ placement will add to your CV?

I guess when people see the internship to New Zealand on my CV, they will get the impact I already have had a great experience before. I guess the employers all want to ask something about it. Curious, because it means that I am independent and willing to travel abroad, even it is far away from home.

Why are you travelling to New Zealand for your internship?

Actually I have always wanted to go far away to countries like New Zealand and Australia. Though I thought the chance I would see these countries, would be so small. Now that I get the opportunity, I want to grab this chance, because I think I have to wait a long time before I will get an opportunity like this again!

This also answers the last question about how jealous my friends are going to be; Since some of them also would love to travel far away, seeing more of the world, I know they will be jealous when I tell them I am going to New Zealand! Though they also would be very happy for me!

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

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Name: Helen

University: Bournemouth University

Course: BA (Hons) in Tourism Management

Heading to: New Zealand

For how long: 6 months

Starting: Feb/ March 2011

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Programme: New Zealand Tourism Internship

What are you most looking forward to in New Zealand?

I am mostly looking forward to living and working in a completely new country and meeting new people. I am excited to explore this beautiful country!

What do you hope to achieve/ learn on your internship?

I am keen to learn new skills and improve my existing skills as I gain experience on the job

What do you think this internship/ placement will add to your CV?

I think it will make me stand out as employers are always interested in people that have worked abroad. It will show that I am independent and have guts!

Why are you travelling to New Zealand for your internship?

New Zealand has always been somewhere I’ve wanted to travel to and I always wanted to do my placement abroad so it seemed like the perfect place to do it!

How jealous do you think your friends are going to be?

I think they are already very jealous, they have already said they would like to come and visit me!

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

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Name: Eline

University: NHTV University, Breda

Course: International Tourism Management

Heading to: New Zealand

For how long: 6 months

Starting: Jan/ Feb 2011

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Programme: New Zealand Tourism Internship

My name is Eline and I am a student at the NHTV in Breda, the Netherlands. I am currently studying International Tourism Management and Consultancy. In January 2011 I will go on an internship for at least 25 weeks. I have always wanted to go to New Zealand, and when I found Intern Options I did not doubt for a second and signed up immediately!

I am really looking forward to the whole experience of being in New Zealand. I am excited about working in a new environment, but also traveling around the country, meeting new people and experience different cultures.

With the internship I hope to find out in which part of tourism I would like to work in the future. Besides that, I also hope to develop my skills and apply what I have learned at school in practice. Although I have already been teach in English over the last 2 years, I’m still hoping to develop my English language- skills

For my CV I think that, especially in tourism, it is really important to show that you have the experience of working far away from home for a long time. Besides that I will have experience in a company that is related to tourism, and I think that is a very important experience which would definitely improve the credibility of my CV.

New Zealand is a great country which has so many things to offer. Therefore, I am looking forward to see the unfamiliar animals, experience New Zealand’s culture and meeting the locals! I hope this experience is going to be something I will remember the rest of my life!

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

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Name: Alice

University: Aberystwyth University

Course: Business Degree

Heading to: New Zealand

For how long: 12 months

Starting: August 2011

Programme: New Zealand Hospitality Internship

What are you most looking forward to in New Zealand?

I am most looking forward to moving away from home to work in a new environment and experience the industry. It will give me the chance to experience a different culture, and to create a network of connections, which I am lucky to get the chance to do so.

What do you hope to achieve/learn on your internship?

I hope to learn the skills that are needed for the hotel trade, and to broaden my experience and knowledge of the hospitality industry.

What do you think this internship/placement will add to your CV?

I think it will show potential employers that I am willing to leave my comfort zone, and that I can adapt to new situations.

Why are you travelling to New Zealand for you internship?

I want to go somewhere that isn’t close to home, so that I can see for myself a different country and way of life ( and also to see if New Zealand really does have more sheep then Wales haha)

How jealous do you think your friends are going to be?

My friends are quite jealous at the thought of me going to New Zealand for a year, and some have already decided that they are coming out to visit!

If you’re interested in Australia Hospitality Internships , New Zealand hospitality internships or what Hospitality Internship Opportunities you are eligible for, check out these links for information and to apply.

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Name:

University: Ivy Tech Community College (Graduate)

Course: Bachelors Degree Hotel Management

Heading to: New Zealand

For how long: 12 months

Starting: July 2010

Programme: New Zealand Hospitality Internship programme

What are you most looking forward to in New Zealand?

I am looking forward to working in a new environment, and meeting new people in the industry in New Zealand. I hope to make some connections and friends that I will continue to communicate with in the future for reference and to come back and visit with my family.

What do you hope to achieve/ learn on your internship?

I hope to achieve a better learning on how the hospitality industry operates in New Zealand to help me in the future to understand different tourism systems around the world while pursing my career path in the hospitality industry.

What do you think this internship/ placement will add to your CV?

I think most of it will add international experience and knowledge what it is like to work in a new location in the pacific. Also Leadership skills, experience and will show that I am willing to travel and work for the industry I am majoring in with my degree.

Why are you travelling to New Zealand for your internship?

To gain international experience in the hospitality industry in New Zealand. . I have traveled to the pacific in the past and every since I have had a desire to work in the area since I did not want to leave. I think traveling to New Zealand will help me open up all options and availability for my degree focuses so that I will be able to move up in a management position in the near future.

How jealous do you think your friends are going to be?

How Jealous my friend are going to be, well they have already started being Jealous.  Most of my friends I talk to try to give me 101 ways why I should not go. I do not see the point of staying in America. I already know how the industry operates here I need experience outside the US and I don’t think they seem to understand that.  So far it is encouraging a lot of people in my program they would like to pursue the same path as me. My program chair has asked if back in the states after the placement if I could come speak about my experiences abroad to other students in the hospitality program.

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.

Name:

University: Arizona State University (Graduate)

Course: Bachelor of Science, Tourism Development & Management

Heading to: New Zealand

For how long: 12 months

Starting: October 2010

Programme: New Zealand Tourism Internship programme

One of the main things that I am looking forward to in New Zealand is simply the change of lifestyle and the exciting opportunity to work abroad in a place that is twenty hours ahead of where I live. I keep hearing how wonderful the quality of life is, the natural beauty, and the friendliness of the kiwi culture that has me destined to achieve this particular type of lifestyle.

I plan to continually learn and gain valuable knowledge day in and day out of my internship to achieve the necessary tools for success in hotel management. There are many thoughts, expectations, and visions that I have when I land in New Zealand that will not be answered until I am actually there. To me, this is one of the most exciting parts of the Intern Options program as I feel it is the experience of it all that will make it worthwhile!

Having said that I have international experience working in New Zealand for a year will add tremendous value to my resume/CV. As with any thriving industry, the field of tourism is becoming more competitive and having gained work experience in a foreign country has me at an advantage over the competition and I could not be any more excited!

There are a variety of different reasons as to why I decided to choose New Zealand for my internship. First and foremost, it would be New Zealand’s potential for growth of tourism, especially since the Rugby World Cup will be held in Auckland in 2011. Another important reason why I chose New Zealand is its reputation for unmatched beauty of the landscape and diverse influence of cultures around the world.

Whenever I mention to a friend that I am moving to New Zealand, I notice a sense of jealousy and envy arise in their facial expressions. I feel that I am one of the lucky ones to have this incredible experience to live and work abroad in the youngest country on earth! I currently live in Phoenix, AZ and it will be nice to see a large body of water again as we are a land locked state.

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

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.