What our students say

What our students have to say...

Samantha Attard - (Currently in year 2 of the Hospitality Management Program, combining third and fourth semester)

I heard about William Blue College of Hospitality Management when I was in year 10 and attended a career expo. At the career expo I collected some brochures and later that year attended the ‘Day in the Life of a Hotel Manager’ workshop at the school.

I chose William Blue because the school combined theoretical knowledge of a university degree with the practical experience of the workplace. I was also keen on the specialisation in hospitality and tourism.

What I like about studying at William Blue College of Hospitality Management is the direct contact with the industry and the specialised knowledge of the lecturers. This has been of great benefit for my studies and future career aspirations. The course has provided the theoretical aspects that I can apply in the workplace.

My career aspirations are to become a manager in a 5 star hotel. I am currently working at the Four Seasons hotel in Sydney and my interest lies with the Rooms Division and Human Resources. My aim is to work in other Four Seasons properties around the world.

Emily White - (Currently in year 2 of the Hospitality Management Program)

I found out about William Blue College of Hospitality Management by attending an information evening in Orange. I then went on to do the “Day in the Life of a Hotel Manager” workshop and I’ve had my heart set on hotel management ever since!

I chose William Blue after considering a lot of other hotel schools. William Blue College of Hospitality Management stood out to be the best one with a wide varied course, great reputation and a promise of your career starting on day one...and it has!

The Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management is a very broad and interesting course; I feel it’s giving me a good grounding in hospitality. Also, when studying and working at the same time, you really feel that you’re putting into practice what you are learning.

I plan on studying the degree program. On completion of the degree I will then look into either cruise ships or Europe in the short term and Human Resources in the long term… That’s what I love about hospitality it’s so diverse, the opportunities are endless!

By combining a great student and staff body, William Blue creates a wonderful and unique environment to learn in.

Malvin Legaspi - (4th Semester Student)

I found out about William Blue College of Hospitality Management through my agent in the Philippines. The agent recommended William Blue on its quality in the delivery of its courses and its speciality in the area of hospitality. When deciding on a school, I looked at the subjects on offer and felt the curriculum at William Blue would be best suited to my career. 

Now that I am studying at the school, I enjoy all of the subjects on offer. The subjects have been helpful in building my career in hospitality.

Whilst studying at William Blue College of Hospitality Management, I worked on Blue Line Cruises in the kitchen as well as doing part-time work with Sodexco in Corporate Functions. I have also worked towards being a qualified cook and can also work as a chef.

My career aspiration in the short term is to move into a supervisor/manager role in a 5 star hotel. I would like to experience both the Food & Beverage and the Rooms Division.

I recently landed a role in Banquets in a leading 5 star hotel (Hilton Sydney) and hope to move into a traineeship in the not too distant future. I am very committed to building a career in the hospitality industry and my studies at William Blue have helped me in achieving my dreams.

Matthew Abrahams (Current degree student at William Blue)

In 2006 Matthew won both the Finance Award and Food and Beverage Award

One of the best aspects of studying at William Blue College of Hospitality Management is the quality of the student cohort. The quality of my fellow students shows in the fact that many of them are holding junior and some senior management positions within the industry whilst studying.

Matthew is currently doing Industry Placement at TOGA Hospitality. His operations within the TOGA group include: Food and Beverage Attendant at Vibe Hotel North Sydney, Central Reservations Agent, Senior Receptionist at Medina Grand Sydney
 
Matthew’s previous hotel experience is with Travelodge Sydney as Receptionist, Night Manager and Accounts Officer, and with Saville Park Suites Chatswood as Receptionist, Night Manager and Maintenance Assistant.

Annie Walsh - (Currently in year 2 of the Hopistality Mangement Program)

I found out about William Blue College of Hospitality and Tourism through a career day at my high school, and then again when representatives of the school came to talk to the hospitality students. I chose to study at William Blue because of the school’s reputation and image. The school also seemed to be well structured, and well established.

What I like about studying here are the lecturers. They are knowledgeable and have an easy-to-understand teaching style.

We get taught different things all the time. The subjects are all relevant, and we aren't learning anything that is not relevant.

The staff at the college are really friendly and easy to approach with any issues. There are good facilities for food and beverage and a well-established kitchen.

My career aspirations are to complete the advanced diploma this year, and continue working. I then want to come back to study. At work I want to gain experience, so that I can move towards a management position.

What is unique about William Blue is the course structure and the way our Industry Placement is set out.