Monday, January 25, 2010

paper vs reality

After the Diploma in Computer Science Course, I decided to pursue Diploma in International Hotel and Catering Management.

was it a smart move?
was it a waste of money?
was it a waste of time?
was it a waste of effort?

NO SUCH THING!

how can we ever stop studying? life itself is a bed of education worth experiencing.
the decision was made due to one thing only (at that time..) my friends all enrolled in that college!!
hahaha..

oh well for whatever it may be, don't let things go unfinished. never give up.
as i entered the world of 'hotcat' - hotel&catering ,the new arena taught me:
  • marketing
  • hr
  • security
  • art of fine cuisine
  • wine appreciation
  • bar service
  • pr
  • housekeeping
  • financial planning
  • business management
  • grooming
  • diligence
  • stamina
  • mental strength
  • communication
  • team work
  • multi-tasking
  • event&management

Your paper qualification will play a very big role in life; job interviews.- employers will ask for a minimum diploma in any field (if you're not applying for professional / niche careers). Reason being is because, a completion of a course will show determination.

My point of view:
It's for my own sense of achievement.
I can practice- work hard, play hard, art of living and most importantly.. discipline.

as i entered the second year, our very targeted group of learning ended with just 5 from the previous 25 number of students (per class). Being elected vice president of the student council showed me what it feels like to unite. to get everyone together. to participate. to get involved; hence the strength to command crowds which i still utilize until today, when it comes to being a master of ceremony (mc/emcee).

so looking back, I've come to realized that whatever you do...
challenge yourself. as we become a better person, we can make the world around us, a better place too..

no regrets.

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