Following valuable practical experiences in Singapore, students majoring in Tourism and Travel Management from UEF continued their international internship journey in Malaysia with an unwavering spirit of learning and discovery. The second stop of the tour guide professional training module opened up more practical perspectives on tourism and service operations, providing students with intuitive and vivid access to a professional environment in an international context.

The internship program was organized by the Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality Management (FTHM) from March 2 to March 6 for students from the cohorts of 2023 and 2024. After completing academic activities in Singapore, the delegation moved to Malaysia to explore the country’s unique tourism ecosystem and implement practical vocational learning activities.

By exploring various destinations, FTHMers gain a better understanding of how the international tourism industry operates in reality.

The journey in Malaysia took students through many prominent landmarks, from the historic former capital of Malacca to the vibrant capital of Kuala Lumpur. In Malacca, they had the opportunity to learn about cultural and historical values through time-honored structures such as St. Paul's Church, Cheng Hoon Teng Temple, and Dutch Square. The multicultural space of the ancient city helped UEFers understand how a tourist destination is preserved and how its historical value is leveraged for tourism development.

Continuing the journey, the delegation arrived in Kuala Lumpur. Here, students visited the Putrajaya administrative area, featuring iconic projects like the Putra Mosque, the Prime Minister's Office, and the Convention Center. Symbolic Malaysian destinations such as Batu Caves, Independence Square, the Royal Palace, Petronas Twin Towers, and Saloma Link Bridge were also explored during the program.

 

"Mobile classrooms" within an international service environment exclusively for UEF students.

In addition to learning about famous landmarks, students also experienced shopping activities, observing how tourism services are organized and operated to create a seamless experience for visitors.

Throughout the journey, students continuously practiced tour coordination skills directly at sightseeing spots, tried their hand as tour guides, communicated with international guests, and observed how service units operate in reality. Simultaneously, professional exchanges with local guides provided multi-dimensional perspectives on service standards within the international tourism industry.

The internship journey brings vivid and valuable practical lessons.

For students of Tourism and Travel Management, this international internship offered many authentic professional experiences. In both Singapore and Malaysia, every destination and activity in the journey became a "living textbook," helping students more clearly define their career paths within the hospitality and service sector.

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