Emilien Dombele’s journey at EHL has exceeded his expectations with its worldwide ambiance and powerful sense of group. With a various background and work expertise in banking and the Swiss military, Emilien wished to problem himself and discover his ardour for managing folks. Emilien has fashioned deep connections along with his fellow college students, making a vibrant pupil portrait that celebrates variety and fosters private development.
What’s your story earlier than changing into an EHL pupil?
When Emilien Dombele grew to become an EHL pupil, one of many first issues that struck him was how worldwide it’s. I bear in mind pondering this place is like no college I’ve visited. I’ve met folks from all world wide,
he says. He’s internationally-minded himself: a Swiss-Angolan, he hung out in Germany and Eire previous to coming to EHL, and selected to go to Dubai for his first business internship, the place the worldwide attain of the college’s alumni actually grew to become obvious. At any time when I’m somewhere else there’s at all times somebody from EHL there.
At some point, Emilien will himself be a part of this worldwide community of EHL graduates – however first, he has a variety of onerous work to do.
Fortunately, the 24-year-old isn’t any stranger to that. Now in Yr 1 of his BSC in Hospitality Administration, he got here to EHL with loads of work expertise beneath his belt. Following his time overseas, he labored in banking for 3 years earlier than becoming a member of the Swiss military, regardless of realizing that he ultimately wished to check at EHL.
IMMERSE YOURSELF IN THE WORLD OF HOSPITALITY
I wished to problem myself,
he says. I knew I wished to go to EHL however I wanted to know if I used to be capable of handle folks.
Aged simply 22, he was answerable for 35 military recruits, a job that pushed him out of his consolation zone however in the end helped him perceive that managing folks was one thing he may do and revel in. It gave me a sure maturity and I feel it’s going to arrange me higher for what I’m going to do after EHL if I’m in a administration place,
he provides.
Nonetheless, nothing that got here earlier than may fairly put together Emilien for the very particular ambiance he discovered at EHL.
Household values – If you arrived, was EHL what you anticipated?
It was past and above expectation. It’s one thing you need to reside, it’s not one thing you may clarify. One factor all of us have in frequent as EHL college students is robust household values. Though we now have totally different pasts and are available from totally different nations, all of us have this identical stuff that connects us. You get to know folks from the primary second you arrive. The setting is so open and there’s so many individuals; if you’re shy and don’t need to go to folks, folks will come to you robotically.
Sensible studying – How did your AP yr (by which college students work on rotation in EHL’s hospitality services) profit you?
These have been the six most intense months of my life. It’s rather a lot, however you study a lot about hospitality, about totally different jobs. By studying what each job requires, if you happen to change into a supervisor in a resort or one thing, you’ll know what the folks you might be managing are going via each day and it’s going to make you a greater supervisor. It additionally opens your eyes to topics you would possibly by no means have considered. My takeaway from it was the onerous work that you need to do and likewise the eagerness. I’ve labored with so many individuals who’ve ardour for what they do.
Dreamteam – What was it like working with fellow college students throughout that interval?
If you arrive you might be put in a crew who can be with you for the following six months, so that you see your relationships getting stronger and stronger. You’ve workshops the place you actually join together with your crew as a result of you need to be there and assist one another. You might be all collectively in the identical boat.
Energy of community – Is that precious for the long run?
Positively. Since we’re so many at EHL and coming from so many nations, you by no means know if you would possibly meet once more. After I was doing my internship in Dubai, I used to be launched to so many EHL alumni and we had this connection, we had so many subjects to speak about and also you make an intense reference to these folks. I feel the connection that we construct right here goes to assist us sooner or later.
Scholar life – However it’s not all about work, proper?
Like all college, we social gathering! However I feel it’s totally different, this pupil life we now have. We’ve got 32 committees right here at college they usually manage totally different occasions, not solely events however soccer tournaments, pop-ups, and a variety of occasions with the business. You’ve committees organizing audio system coming to the college to talk about their life and work experiences. So you could have a variety of connections with the world outdoors, which might help you form your plan for the long run. The most effective preparation you may have is being concerned in these sort of occasions which join you with the business.
Profession planning – Has your plan developed throughout your time at EHL?
I feel via the method at EHL your plan can change as a result of if you go deeper right into a topic you may suppose ‘oh that’s probably not what I like’, and there are additionally lessons that you just suppose you don’t have curiosity in however they find yourself being those you could have probably the most curiosity in. On the finish of the day, the lessons that you just do, and the internships you could have, are going that will help you discover a plan. My very own plan has change into extra concrete. I’ve a extra particular concept of precisely which firm I need to work for.
The true that means of hospitality
Emilien Dombele’s journey as EHL pupil showcases his outstanding transformation from a military chief to a passionate advocate for hospitality excellence. His worldwide experiences, mixed with the distinctive setting and powerful sense of group, have formed his perspective and aspirations. By means of sensible studying, collaborative teamwork, and the ability of networking, Emilien has gained precious insights and connections that may undoubtedly propel his profession ahead. As he embraces the colourful pupil life at EHL and hones his profession plan, Emilien’s dedication and keenness function an inspiration to his fellow college students and future graduates. His story highlights the unbelievable alternatives and private development that await those that embark on their journey at EHL.
About EHL Group
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With experience relationship again to 1893, EHL Group now gives a variety of main academic applications from apprenticeships to grasp’s levels, in addition to skilled and government schooling, on three campuses in Switzerland and Singapore. EHL Group additionally gives consulting and certification providers to corporations and studying facilities world wide. True to its values and dedicated to constructing a sustainable world, EHL Group’s goal is to offer schooling, providers and dealing environments which can be people-centered and open to the world. www.ehlgroup.com
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