I went to Cornell hotel and restaurant administration school. It's very up to date, and covers all facets of the industry. People who enter the hotel and restaurant business have to be versatile, adaptable, willing to work, and anxious to learn, Heiss says. All NMSU graduates that work for Santa Fe Dining possess those qualities. She got a head start on her career by working in a restaurant and a bed and breakfast while in school, but the class work helped bring everything together.
Statistics show that few people are employed in the line of work in which they have degrees.
Graduates of hotel and restaurant schools are more likely to stick to their profession, Heiss says. They tend to stay through thick and thin and be dedicated to their profession. Even though hospitality and tourism programs are increasing, misconceptions still exist, MacHatton says. We tell them it's not about that piece of paper that you have. It's what's been going on while you are here.