When most people sign up to attend college classes, there may be a fear that their education will be primarily obtained through lectures heard from behind a desk or through reading chapter after chapter of heavy textbooks. But when you opt to look into the field of hospitality and working towards a hospitality degree at Kendall, this vision gets an exciting twist as you start the journey toward your future.
There are so many avenues to travel within the hospitality industry and all are equally thrilling. You can and learn about the standards of hotel and lodging management, and from this you can learn the the joy of making people feel at home and the business of transforming unfamiliar spaces into welcoming places.
You can also get into the study of restaurant and food service management. People use food to unite, to celebrate, to comfort, to broaden their culinary horizons — and a hospitality degree could put you right at the heart of this experience. You will gain the skills that build strategies to both enhance someone’s dining experience and a company’s profits. Cuisine, service, design, economics — all of these elements (and more!) come together in this exciting field.
Embarking on the adventure of a hospitality degree also takes you into the world of event planning. You can be the incredible force creating a blueprint for galas, ceremonies, corporate functions, festivals, fairs, exhibitions, etc., and bringing it to life. Advertising, promotion, organization, and execution of the finer details of these grand events are tasks to be executed by a leader — and going after a hospitality degree at Kendall will prepare you to fill those shoes.
Better yet… Blackjack, anyone? How about learning the ins and outs of casino management? Get behind Lady Luck’s curtain and learn how to manage the odds, book the entertainment, and oversee the daily operations of the gaming world.
Club management offers a hospitality avenue that is built on fostering a sense of community and choice membership. Country clubs, golf clubs, health clubs and other elite groups need management in areas of marketing, finances, entertainment, design, membership, etc. Put yourself at the heart of creating these communities and watching them grow.
What’s more is that in choosing the path of a hospitality degree, you also have the opportunity to earn part of your education while studying abroad! This inspiring new program gives students the chance to study with an International Hotel Management School, located in beautiful Australia, for one year. This program will not only revitalize your passion for this area of study and take you on a traveling adventure — it will also leave you equipped with the experience and credentials to take on the international hospitality industry.
Now is your chance to try on many hats and infuse your education with a spirit of adventure. With the education and training provided in pursuing a hospitality degree, you will gain the skills to make things happen on a grand scale. Be the concierge. Be the cruise director. Be the card dealer. Be the caterer. Be the energy behind THE EXPERIENCE.
