Elisabeth Kolb is a 2017 Alum from Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ Lafayette's Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management program. She is currently completing a Lodging Management Internship for The Walt Disney Company.
Read Elisabeth's Testimonial:
I chose to study at Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ Lafayette because I wanted to experience a new culture and travel. I could not have chosen a better university for my college experience. Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ Lafayette and everyone here has helped me tremendously to grow professionally and as a person throughout my college career.
My biggest influence during college was my academic advisor who was also my hospitality instructor for some classes. He has always encouraged me to achieve more than I ever thought I could and has taught me what hospitality management is all about. Being a huge fan of Disney’s exceptional guest service himself, he has inspired me to participate in the Disney College program on CPT employment during my junior year and has guided me through the process. This internship with Disney has forever changed my life and I am beyond excited that I got accepted for a management internship with the Disney Company so that I can use my OPT in the best possible way after graduation.
The University has been a huge part of the past four years of my life. Not only did I attend school here, I have also been a student worker for the Office of University Housing for 6 semesters. Everyone in the department has always been extremely encouraging and my supervisors are important mentors in my life. Starting off as a front desk worker, the department has offered me the opportunity to intern as a front desk supervisor my senior year which has been a huge learning experience for me.
I have also been involved in several organizations and events on campus such as the University Program Council, which is a great way to learn about everything happening on campus, or several intramural sports teams where I made some great friends.
Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ Lafayette offers so many different opportunities that I found it easy to connect to fellow students and get involved. I have also been active within the Department of Hospitality Management as a member and officer of the Ragin’ Hospitality Association, an organization that has helped me develop my leadership skills and that has also been a great networking opportunity.
By being so involved within the college and University, I have been selected as the Outstanding Graduate of the College of Business, an honor of which I am extremely proud of. I believe that Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ Lafayette is a great place to study for international students and I am a proud Ragin’ Cajun Alum.
The University offers great education with very diverse options of developing yourself socially and professionally through organizations, events, and networking opportunities and seminars. However, what I value the most about Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ Lafayette are the people; with the southern hospitality and Cajun spirit, I immediately felt welcome and I would not be where I am today without the support and help of the students, faculty, and staff of Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ Lafayette.