The opening meeting of the “Danang Student Tourism
Organization-DSTO" was held on December 8th. The organization aims to create an environment
for students to practice what they have learned, to share their knowledge and to
research career opportunities. Attendees included Mr. Nguyen Cong Minh, Dean of
Tourism, lecturers and students.
At the opening meeting Ms. Doris
Gallan stated: “I am happy to be a
consultant to the DSTO. This is a convenient way for students to practice,
share information and get some work experience. As their consultant, I will
work with the Tourism lecturers to develop interesting and practical programs
to attract students and make them excited to be a part of the DSTO.”
Ms.
Doris Gallan addresses the opening meeting
By participating in the DSTO, students can apply what they
learned to real activities, go on field trips to companies and take part in events
like Receptionist and Tour Guide competitions and a Food Festival. In addition, they will have
chance to listen to tourism experts share ideas and participate in cultural
exchange events with international tourists and students through DTU student
exchange program.
At the meeting, there was an
exchange of ideas with the Hoi An Free Tour Company who are well-known for
their high quality by international tourists. In the future, they will work
together with the DSTO to operate international tours in Danang and Hoi An.
Students at
the opening meeting of the DSTO
The Chairman of the DSTO, Nguyen Bao
Khuyen, of the K17PSU DLK class said: “By participating in the DSTO,
students will learn the job skills required in restaurants and hotels and
develop their English, research and other skills. Members of the organization
will be able to look for jobs independently, design tour schedules and work as
tour guides for both international and Vietnamese tourists. The organization will
also hold several charitable activities to make students more aware of their responsibilities
to the local community during our development stage.”
The founding of the DSTO met the expectations of the tourism students. Nguyen
Thi Bich Thao, of K17 PSU DCD2, said: “The DSTO is actually a very useful
environment for us to practice in. We will have the opportunity to visit
tourism companies, improve our knowledge and gain experience, which will make
us more confident and professional in our future careers.”
With a many stimulating activities, the DSTO will help students develop the capabilities
to meet their needs for graduation and their future careers.
(Board of Website Editors)