Career experience - "real-life lesson" of first-year students of Hotel Management at Dai Nam University

No longer confined to lecture halls, recently, 115 K19 students of Hotel Management, Faculty of Tourism - Dai Nam University had a "real-life lesson" in Ha Long - where every experience becomes a vivid lesson, helping them understand more about their future careers.

This is the core activity of the course “Career Orientation and Experience”, which is part of the training policy of Dai Nam University – aiming at an applied university model, taking learners as the center, linking theoretical training with business practice. Instead of just learning “a profession through textbooks”, students are “learning a profession in real life”, to understand, love and be ready for their future career path.

Lessons from the deck of a ship in the middle of the bay

Amidst the majestic scenery of Ha Long Bay, students set foot on the Luna Ha Long Cruise - an inspiring learning space. Here, students listened to the sharing of Mr. Pham Thanh Chien - Chairman of the Board of Directors of Luna Travel Joint Stock Company, who has devoted much effort to developing high-end resort tourism on the bay.

“To work in the service industry, first of all, you must love people and love your job. Working with kindness, professionalism and passion is the key to success in the hotel and tourism industry” - Mr. Pham Thanh Chien - Chairman of the Board of Directors of Luna Travel Joint Stock Company.

Students also witnessed the operation, service, customer care process and interacted with Luna Travel's managers, understanding that behind the friendly smiles is a spirit of discipline, dedication and constant creativity.

Hotels - inspiring real-life classrooms

At Saigon Ha Long Hotel, students get to “go behind the scenes” of the professional hotel service industry. Sharing from managers helps students have a more comprehensive view of career requirements and personal development journey.

Mr. Le Thanh Hai - Director of Room Department shared: “Hotels are the best training place for those who want to grow up. This profession requires meticulousness, delicacy and dedicated service spirit. When you work with all your heart, customers will feel it and come back - that is the greatest value of the profession.”

Through hands-on experience, students not only understand how to operate a large-scale hotel, but also learn lessons about attitude, responsibility and professional pride.

When museums become places to learn about people

At Quang Ninh Museum, students observe tourist behavior, how staff serve, and record real-life materials for the lesson. Every behavior, every small interaction helps students understand better: providing services is not just about operating a system, but also about understanding people.

Experience to grow up

Two short days but brought students countless emotions and valuable lessons. They not only “learned the profession”, but also learned how to listen, observe, understand and contribute – the qualities required of professionals.

Dr. Ngo Quang Duy - Head of the Faculty of Tourism, Dai Nam University affirmed: “Career experience is the foundation for students to shape their passion, identify their abilities and prepare for the road ahead. Dai Nam University aims at training linked to practice - where students not only learn a profession, but also live in the profession, to mature through their own experiences.”

At Dai Nam University, every trip is a lesson – every experience is a step towards maturity. The school adheres to the training philosophy of “learning to do the job – learning from reality – learning with passion and heart”, so that each student graduates not only with a degree, but also with courage, skills and true love for the profession.