4TH INTERVIEW : LEYDY CASTILLO MEDINA

We have previously announced that there would be some interviews. Fortunately, some of those interviews were done during the trip, and the rest of the interviews shall continue now - after the trip.
Our interviewee is : Leydy Castillo Medina.

Picture taken during the biking and leisure time in Paris

- How was the Paris trip?
I must say that I never liked Paris as much as I like it now.This study trip was absolutely amazing because we as students visited a city where there is always something new to see and learn, you never get bored of Paris.

- What was the most unforgettable moment\experience during the trip?
Every day was an adventure, everyday was to remember.However, the most memorable moment was the day we biked around Paris, considering the difficulties we had, we all managed to survive.

- Which places have you visited?
I've visited, Notre-Dame,Jardin des Tuileries, Le musée du Louvre (only outside) Eiffel tower, Lido de Paris and an Irish pub called Corcorans, We also passed by some places quickly while taking the metro.

- What are the positive, and the negative things you've faced during the trip?
The positive aspects in my opinion is getting to know Paris from a new angle by visiting companies that as a normal tourist you will not do. Moreover, we all spent time together with our classmates and even made new friends which was such a pleasure.
A negative aspect, would be that the trip was not long enough

- How was the trip helpful for the study?
It was totally helpful, considering the fact  that we all have now an idea how the companies in Paris work, what requirements are needed in order to work in those companies in case of choosing Paris for the internship.

- Anything extra you want to add?
I would like to sincerely thank all my professors, classmates and fellow students who took part in this unforgettable experience. I learnt something of each of each one of you

Day 5: 13-11-2014

Days have passed and here we are at the end of our Paris trip. Early in the morning the students had breakfast in the hostel and then they advanced to their final visit of the trip, Stade de France.
In Stade de France the students took a tour around the stadium and visited the locker room where they saw the jerseys of the players. In addition to that, they are changing rooms for performing artist who perform in the Stadium.
The year 1998 holds a special meaning for this stadium. It held the world cup final where France won versus Brazil.
The stadium is also a place for many great concerts. It holds concerts for famous performing artists such as Lady Gaga and Eminem.
After the tour the students were a part of a presentation where the company explained how they manage the event and market for it.
Moreover, the visit ended sooner than it began and the students were on their way back to The Netherlands, but first a stop for a quick meal in Antwerp was necessary. The students enjoyed the city view while having their dinner.
By 9:45 the bus stopped in Deventer Train Station. Goodbyes were made and the Trip to Paris was concluded.

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Day 4 : Wednesday the 12th

bonjour, Mesdames et Messieurs, After a healthy food breakfast, the students headed to Lido de Paris, which is in champs-Elysèes for their 3rd company visit where they learned more about the place and how it's managed, as well as got satisfying answers to their questions. After that there was a lunch break. The groups were divided in two for the 4th company visit, where group one started at 2.30 while group two started at 3.30 at Paris Tourist Office. At night there was a free time, some students went to the Lido De Paris show, while the others did different activities/discover Paris!

Company visit 4 presentation : Paris tourist office

Day 3: 11-11-2014

The day started at 7.00 where the students had breakfast. At 9.00 the students went to 'Paris a Velo' to rent bikes and experience 'cycling' in Paris, as well as test their audio tour guide which they were assigned to do before the trip. At 13.00 the tour guide test was over, where everyone met at the Louvre museum to take a group picture, and the rest of the day until 17.30 the students had more chance to explore Paris by themselves. At 18.00 the Paris night tour started, where the students where taken to different monuments at night to discover the beauty of Paris. And that's how the day ended

During leisure/bike time

The night tour, Eiffel Tower

During night tour

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Day 2: 10-11-2014

The day started with a healthy buffet breakfast that was offered to the students.
At 9.30 the students joined a presentation at Chateau hotel Montvillargenne where they were given information about the organization of the hotel, and what kind of things to expect when working in the field.
By mid-day, the students said goodbye to the place, and the journey to Paris began.
Reaching Paris, the students had some free time to have lunch, and walk around a bit.

Company visit 1: chateau du montvillargenne

DAY 1: 9-11-2014

On the 9th of November 2014 at 12:30 day one started by departing from Deventer Train Station, the first destination reached was Lille where the students spent approximately about two hours discovering the city and having dinner in it, Later on the journey of day 1 concluded by going to the Chateau Hotel Montvillargnne where the students had a good night.

3RD INTERVIEW : CHRISTIN OSSEGE

Our third interviewee.. 

Christin Ossege !!

- What are your expectations from this trip?
Christin: To get an impression of different sectors of the Tourism industry, as well as having a lot of fun with all the students.

- How excited are you for the trip? (1-5 where 1 is least and 5 is most)
Christin: 4

- Have you been to Paris before?
Christin: I was there for one day, a few years ago. We went to the Eiffel tower and montmartre, 

- Where do you advise the other students to visit?
Christin: You really have to go to montmartre! it is so nice up there and you will have a great view of Paris.

- Which places would you consider visiting during leisure\free time?
Christin: I want to revisit Montmartre. As for other places, I have not really thought of it. I would like to see other real sides of Paris that doesn't include tourism\tourists only. 

2ND INTERVIEW : CISKA VOGEL

Here is another interview our 2nd top follower
Our interviewee is: Ciska Vogel.

Ciska during her trip to South Africa

- What are your expectations from the trip?
Ciska: My expectations are are high from this trip, I'm interested in learning several things that are related to the Tourism industry, as well as getting the knowledge about different things and how they work.

- How excited are you for the trip? (1-5) 
Ciska: 3, as much as I'm excited, I have some sort of mixed feelings!

- Have you been to Paris before?
Ciska: No, I haven't. This will be my first time.

- Which places would you consider visiting during the free\leisure time?
Ciska: Some small bars or cafes, and off course I would love to see the Eiffel tower in real life, saw it a lot in pictures.

FIRST INTERVIEW : MR. AB WILLEMSEN

Dear everyone.

As promised, there would be interview with the first top followers!
The first lucky winner of the interview is : Mr. Ab Willemsen.

A picture of Mr. Willemsen with his family

The interview:


- What are your expectations of the trip?
Mr. Willemsen: that it's going to be a nice mixture of learning, understanding, entertainment and bonding. With blue skies and some nice Parisian sunshine.

- How excited are you for the trip? ( 1-5, 1 least, 5 most): 
Mr. Willemsen: this is going to be my fifth Paris trip (for Saxion) but it never is boring. It's always been a 5+ in your terms.

- Which places would you consider visiting during the leisure\free time? 
Mr. Willemsen: For a metro-pole like Paris impossible to answer because it depends on your Paris experience: first timer or not.
 Even after having visited Paris so many times I still always enjoy walking up and down the Champs Elysees and stroll nearby the Seine river. While biking: just turn the corner and discover randomly secret hide-aways.

- What places do you recommend for students -who are visiting Paris for the first time- to visit?
Mr Willemsen: don't miss the (free) must-sees like Sacré Coeur/Notre Dame (churches) and Louvre/Musée d'Orsay  (museums). Students below 27 years have free entrance to state monuments/museums. And of course the Eiffel tower.  For eating: Rue Mouffetard in Quartier Latin. One big street with  restaurants from all over the world.  In general: food is often not too expensive. Drinks however can be outrageous so be careful.  Alternative: just buy a freshly baken baguette, get some French cheese and eat it in one of the parks. Cheap and vary Parisian!

- Anything more you would like to add? 
Mr. willemsen: for partying explore the Bastille area (Rue de Lappes). Be curious, have an enteprenurial mind, exercise common sense and be careful when biking. Enjoy and have fun!

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We are the first year students of Tourism Management in Saxion University of Applied sciences (2014-2015).
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