The name “Alpine Center” is synonymous with eminent success and high-reaching progress through setting goals and achieving them.  When I enrolled at City Unity College to follow the Swiss Alpine Center program of study in hotel management, I had heard so many success stories about graduates who have soared in their careers.  I was truly motivated and now after having graduated in 2016 with the MSc International Hospitality & Tourism Management degree awarded by Cardiff Metropolitan University, also affiliated with City Unity College,  I have begun to  make my own success story.

I was privileged during my years of study as an Alpiner to have two internships at the Athens Hilton, and upon graduation I was offered the position of Coordinator in the Events & Conventions Department.  Everyday my team and I are responsible for organizing all kinds of events, from small private meetings to international conventions for large corporations.  The diversity of the work makes it so interesting, and the contact with customers and with my colleague is very energizing and motivating.

When I look back at the years I spent at Alpine Center & City Unity College, fond memories of the caring faculty and staff rush to my mind.  From the Academic Dean to each and every lecturer, their commitment to the students’ success is amazing and highly appreciated.  The tender, loving care of the staff from the Admissions Manager, Mrs Anastasia Konstantinidou to the Student Services Officer Mrs Manuela Pasche Alvertos and the Career & Placement Manager, Mrs Pigi Mantzouratou taught us how to be passionate about the people who care about you, and how to do things right!  And lastly, the inspiration given to me by the President of Alpine Center’s International Programs, Mrs Sybil Hofmann is still driving me to achieve even more in my chosen career!  Without her I wouldn't be here today. Alpine Center was, and still is, the best choice I have ever made !

Pavlos Tsouchlaris, Greece