Summer camps and university preparation courses are more than just a fun way to pass the time, they are a great way to prepare for your first year of university.
From the skills and insights you learn, to the people you meet, a well-designed university entry preparation course is life-changing.
Here are five different ways that a university entry preparation course with a hospitality focus can truly change your life.
1. Get inspired for your future
Attending a pre-college program is one of the best ways to get a true sense of your choice of schools and majors, and the range of paths your career can take.
A summer course can also give you a useful glimpse into the reality of a degree program before you enroll. If you realize you want to go a different direction, you will have saved yourself time, money, and frustration.
EHL’s Junior Academy hospitality summer courses will ignite your passion for hospitality-related studies and show you the many opportunities that await you in the future.
2. Discover the campus life
Thanks to technology, you can gain a pretty good sense of a school, degree program, and even the surrounding area through online research. However, even with the entire world at your fingertips, nothing quite compares to the experience of seeing things for yourself, firsthand.
This is especially true when it comes to the community and culture, both within a school and its local region. It’s a chance to get a true taste of student life, including the recreational as well as academic opportunities available.
During EHL’s Junior Academy pre-college program you’ll be able to get to know currently enrolled students from around the world, as well as professors, and experts in the field.
3. Build international connections
Another of the great benefits of attending a hospitality pre-university preparation course is getting to know other international students and creating meaningful connections for your future life and career. Networking is an important part of preparing for an international career, no matter which industry you work in.
EHL’s hospitality summer courses develop hospitality attitudes and soft skills for connecting with people who have different cultural perspectives and backgrounds. Additionally, a vacation-style program with fun activities allows you and your fellow students to form bonds of friendship that will last throughout your lifetime.
4. Improve your application
Attending a hospitality pre-university course is a great way to build your university application. It demonstrates that you have what it takes to succeed at the university level. It shows you have explored both academic and extracurricular interests and have a real sense of what you want out of a degree program and a career.
During the EHL Junior Academy course, you will have the opportunity to discuss your application with admissions counselors, who can offer invaluable advice to ensure you are putting your best foot forward when seeking admission.
5. Prepare for life at university
Starting a degree program is a huge transition, but a well-designed university preparation course will help to make that transition a bit smoother. You will have time to address any new student questions or concerns you might have before starting your degree, including everything from where your classes will be held to where to find the best coffee on- or off-campus.
As a result of summer camp experiences, instead of feeling lost or uncertain during your first week on campus, it will feel like coming home.
EHL’s Junior Academy Programs
At EHL, we offer four specialized pre-university courses through the EHL Junior Academy. These fun, interactive courses are designed to help teens discover their passion for their future career options and develop knowledge, competencies, and attitudes to succeed in a hospitality management program or business degree program.
On campuses in Switzerland, Singapore, and Online, the participants enjoy hands-on workshops on a variety of topics including a hotel business simulation, international etiquette, and culinary arts and cocktail making. We also include fun excursions where students can experience the stunning natural beauty around our Lausanne and Passugg campuses in Switzerland or discover the vibrant city life in Singapore.
In the EHL Junior Academy, students who are looking to join EHL’s Bachelor of Science in International Hospitality Management receive admissions coaching and begin the application on site, which allows them to streamline parts of the admissions process.
Two-week and three-week programs are available for students who want a global introduction to the world of hospitality, tourism, and luxury brands, and these are particularly beneficial for students who are hesitating between studying EHL’s Bachelor Degree in Lausanne or Singapore or in Passugg, as they will receive admissions coaching and personal advice to prepare their application.
