Ms. Sumalee Sonklin, Student ID 58
Interview with the success of Sripathum’s tourism children to a full-fledged tourism career
Ms. Sumalee Sonklin, Student ID 58
Current position: Tour Desk Representative
Destination Service, a subsidiary of TUI Travel PLC, a leading travel agency.
German with a global network
1. Throughout the 4 years of studying tourism, what did you gain from studying here?
Throughout the 4 years of studying tourism at Sripathum University, I have gained many things.
It exceeded my expectations from the beginning. First of all, the knowledge. In terms of academics, the content was in-depth.
Details in each subject from the teachers. Learn things we never knew before.
and complete what we know and then develop it further to make it better.
Until now, I have been able to apply the knowledge I have learned in class to my actual work.
Next is the opportunity that I received from the tourism department and my teacher. I would like to thank you for this.
Dr. Panat Asawachai, Head of the Tourism Department, who has always provided us with good opportunities.
By seeing our abilities that we didn’t know we could do in Year 2.
Received an opportunity from the teacher to be a representative of the tourism department and the university representative.
Go to compete in academic skills English tour guide contest Thailand tourism professional contest
It was a great opportunity and a proud achievement to be able to compete at the national level.
It can be considered a good opportunity and experience for myself and
Let your friends from other universities around the country know that we can do it too.
It’s a great opportunity and I’ve finally achieved my dream.
I would like to thank all the teachers in the tourism department who take care of and pay attention to all the students.
Always giving advice and guidance until this student was able to achieve his dream.
2. How does the tourism industry help you fulfill your dreams?
The tourism industry has helped me fulfill many things. Now I can say that my dream has come true.
I really did not make the wrong decision by choosing Tourism as my first choice for undergraduate studies.
Now I have graduated and have a job. I am working in a field that I love and that is related to what I studied.
Because I have a passion for service work and like meeting and talking with foreign customers.
I like to help, give advice, and provide information. I want foreign tourists to feel happy.
Everyone who comes to Thailand for a vacation is now working for a top travel company.
of Thailand that is affiliated with a world-class travel company
Now I have achieved all my dreams and I feel very happy.
With each day of work, I get to do work that I love and enjoy. Life is very happy.
3. What impressed you about Sripathum’s tourism course?
What impressed me most was learning from real people and doing real work.
First of all, each professor in the tourism department already has specialized knowledge and expertise.
Every teacher is dedicated to teaching everyone, without any regret for their experience or knowledge.
That is conveyed to students. In each class, the teacher always has activities for them to do together.
To make students participate in learning in each period, next is:
Being able to do actual work is something I really like because it gives me the chance to actually do it.
It makes us learn faster. During years 2-4, we get to go to the field and do some work.
The simulation tour is what I like the most because it allows us to learn from real situations.
Actual work by yourself, whether it is contacting and coordinating with various establishments.
Whether it’s a restaurant, hotel, bus, etc., here we really get to work.
It allows us to learn about the tour organizing process and how to solve various problems on-site.
and saw the unity of my classmates who worked together
Until it was successfully completed, it can be considered a good experience that can be applied to future work.
4. If you want to be as successful as you, how should you prepare for those interested in the tourism industry?
First of all, you guys need to find yourself as soon as possible. What do you like and what do you want to be?
For example, I discovered myself in my sixth year of secondary school when my school had a remedial class.
It was a tour guide course, so I tried taking it. After studying for a while, I felt that I liked it, so I tried to find information.
Regarding undergraduate studies, both on the internet and with seniors who are currently studying.
So I decided to study tourism at Sripathum University. I feel that I made the right decision.
Choosing to study this major at this university has made me discover myself more clearly.
Until it led me to achieve my dream. Finally, I am not a very good student.
But I am a diligent person, always learning and always seeking new experiences for myself.
And be determined to do what you love, then you will be able to do it well and be successful.
I would like to give my support to all of you.
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