An interest in event management attracted Clara to study a four-year degree in hospitality management at South East Technological University (SETU) which will give her useful experience for her future career.
"I love learning in a practical way and am taking in so much in... We even get to serve 'real' customers during our service class held in Seasons Restaurant at SETU's Tourism and Leisure Building." SETU Student, Clara Bell
Clara Bell is a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Hospitality Management student and a past pupil of Presentation Secondary School Wexford. She is a SETU President’s Scholarship recipient.
Why I came to SETU
I want to go into event management when I graduate college and by doing this course at SETU I get to learn all about the hospitality, tourism and events industries which I know will stand to me in my future career. This course also is a very practical course, from accommodation studies in a local hotel to food and beverage service, to front desk, and so much more throughout the four years. These are also big factors as to why I chose this course as I learn by doing just as much as in a lecture or classroom.
CAO Advice
I would say be prepared for both the practical and academic aspects of the course to be just as important as each other. To make sure that the hospitality, tourism, events or general management industry is something you have an interest in and can see as your future career. To know that the lecturers who teach this course are extremely helpful and are always there to aid you in your learning and anything else you may need. The classes in this course usually do not have as many students as other courses, therefore, you and your classmates will get to know each other very well and can learn a lot from each other.
University life highlights
Many great things have made my experience in SETU amazing so far. This includes being awarded the President's Scholarship from SETU for the four years of my course, different events from the SETU Students’ Union, day trips with my course to 5-star hotels, becoming the class rep for my class, experiencing life away from home and living with friends and making new friends both in my course and other courses throughout my first year in college.
Amazing supports
I would recommend SETU to any student applying to the CAO as they offer so much to every student from academic support (learning disability supports), clubs and societies to join, different activities and events on campus, student support, a huge range of courses to suit different types of people and there learning and amazing on-campus facilities.
My favourite module
My favourite module so far in my first year at SETU is Food and Beverage Service. I enjoy this as I love learning in a practical way and am taking in so much in this class, from the basics of food service to advanced 5-star service. We get to serve 'real' customers during our service class held in Seasons Restaurant at SETU's Tourism and Leisure Building. We learn about different food and beverages to go with different occasions and events and get to work alongside the culinary arts students studying at SETU.
