Barbora Chudá
“I chose the minor Critical Issues in Hospitality & Destination Development because it sounded interesting and gave me the opportunity to experience a continent I had never visited before. At the same time, I found the start quite daunting. There had been limited communication beforehand, so I did not really know what to expect when I arrived. Luckily, lots of activities were organised during the first week, which helped us settle in and get to know the area.”
Experiences that stayed with me
“One of the experiences that made the biggest impression on me was visiting townships near Port Alfred. We learned more about how people live and work and how communities work to maintain schools and day-care centres for children. Seeing the differences between communities was very impressive and gave me a broader perspective on life in South Africa. The minor also showed me what it means to work with people from different educational and cultural backgrounds.”
Working with local stakeholders
“For my project, I focused on Inclusion and Equity in the Ndlambe Local Municipality. Working with local stakeholders was sometimes challenging because of our different backgrounds, but they were very helpful and explained things clearly, which helped us complete the project. Despite some organisational challenges, the minor definitely lived up to my expectations. I really enjoyed working with people from South Africa, and I would describe the experience as impressive, fun, collaborative and educational.”
Ready to explore new possibilities?
Want to find out more about the Sustainable Innovation in Hospitality master's programme? Take a look at the programme page or join one of our Open Days.