Recently the Vatel Hotel & Tourism Business School, Sushant University invited student counsellors from the various schools in the NCR in order to give them a basic introduction to the world of hospitality education and to elaborate upon the various career options and the scope of further studies existing at the Vatel Hotel and Tourism Business School.
In the welcome address Dr. Garima Parkash, Dean, Vatel Hotel and Tourism Business School spoke about the role of a guide and a mentor that the school counsellors are obliged to perform and, in whom, the students usually repose full faith and confidence.
Registrar of the University Dr. Sanjeev Sharma, who, in his earlier portfolio was spearheading the university’s School outreach Programme, in his speech said, “The counsellors must possess a detailed information about the different avenues existing for their professional development and that they must keep them advised about the latest changes therein.”
Mr. Laurent Guiraud then gave a brief presentation about the Vatel Programmes and spoke about the infrastructure of the university and about the various facilities oriented towards academics, sports, extra-curricular and co-curricular activities.
This was followed by the brief address by Dr. D.N.S. Kumar, Vice Chancellor of the Sushant University who said that the schools and institutions of higher education have the same goals in mind; that of ensuring the success of each and every student and helping them achieve their aspirations. They must therefore work hand-in-hand to ensure a cohesive working environment and must develop a good academic relationship.
Ms. Virmani of Pathways School who was impressed by the way the get-together was arranged, addressed all the other teachers by saying, “I am happy to see that the Sushant University is taking these steps to apprise us of the latest courses available for our students who are always very inquisitive. This will surely give them a lot of guidance”
Ms. Monika Chowdhary from the Venkateshwara School said “A lot of energy and a lot of enthusiasm! Practical and rational! Awesome presentation, giving an overview of the entire course and curriculum, and an insight about how the students would be guided and supported throughout their journey of learning at the University and beyond.”
This was a mix of gathering of counsellors and principals belonging to the St. Angels’ School Gurugram, Manav Rachna International School Gurgaon, Suncity School Gurgaon, The Pathways School, Gurgaon, The Venkateshwara School, Gurgaon, DAV Public School Faridabad, Sector 14, and the DAV Public School, Sector 49, Faridabad.
The students of Vatel Hotel and Tourism Business School had prepared a non-alcoholic refreshing drink by the name of Blue Lagoon – containing lemon juice, fresh lime, mint, Blue Curaҁao, blended with Sprite. In the starters were presented appetizers like Tomato and Olive Bruschetta, Chicken and Cherry Tomato Bruschetta, and the main course contained Spaghetti, Lasagna, Chicken Meatballs, Oven-roasted florets and Pizza Primavera. The dessert comprised of Tiramisu Pastry, a coffee-flavoured Italian dessert made from mascarpone cheese and ladyfingers.
Not only this, the invitees were given to carry with them freshly baked Focaccia bread as a token of appreciation from the students of Vatel Hotel and Tourism Business School.
In her parting speech, Dr. Garima Parkash, in view of the success of the meet, said, “This event was a great initiative, both on the part of the schools and our university and, from what I can see, we all learnt a lot from each other. We will make sure that we organise such meets at regular intervals as we see that this is what will bring us closer to each other and will create a sense of bonding and fraternity amongst us all”
