EM CUP 2017 :D

During the last couple of weeks, we (Below Zero Super Heroes) have constantly been posting things about ourselves and our studies on various different social media channels such as Facebook or Instagram. As much as we love the world to get to know us, we have been doing that because we entered 2017’s EM Cup which is held in February in Maastricht, the Netherlands.

Lapland UAS’ EM Cup Team: Below Zero Super Heroes! GO PINK! 😀

Essentially, the EM Cup is a competition amongst the best European Hotel Management Schools. In other words, each participating school sends a team of about 4 students into the competition. The EM Cup in itself is made up of various pre-assignments and on-site tasks that each group has to fulfill. This year’s theme is Catch me if you can. Stay in Love <3. In short, it’s about nowadays’ hospitality industry and their need to attract and retain future workers.

Best part about the pre-assignments is getting to know some of Rovaniemi’s finest! Meet Hissu! ❤

As we are representing Lapland UAS in Maastricht, we are currently working on our pre-assignments such as Rumor around the Brand, the academic paper, HOTS simulation and our introduction video.

Our first coaching session for EM CUP

Rumor around the Brand means that we have to be active on various social media channels and that’s where all of you guys come in. By liking, sharing and interacting with us on our channels, you help us immensely. For that we are extremely grateful! ❤  In the HOTS simulation we get to act and make decisions as human resource managers of a 4 star hotel. How exciting is that! 😀

Overall, it’s a great honor for us Below Zero Super Heroes to be able to take part in 2017’s EM Cup. It will give us the chance to step out of our comfort zone and to test our abilities and strengths against other fabulous contestants from across Europe whilst getting to know the Netherlands. Best of all, we will hopefully be able to create long-lasting networks within the European Hospitality Industry and get to know many interesting people. 😀 😀

Below Zero Super Heroes at Santa Park! This is for you EM CUP!

 

Keep on following and supporting us and join us on our journey to Maastricht! 😀

Get to know Suvi

One item on my never-ending bucket list: Grand Canyon check

Hi everyone,

My name is Suvi and I am a third year Tourism and Hospitality Management student at Lapland University of Applied Sciences. I was born in 1989, as I recall a time in which Voldemort wiped out the Ministry’s record of Muggle born wizards, which conveniently explains why I never got my Hogwarts letter. While I am still hopeful and waiting for said letter, Lapland UAS proved to be next best educational institution for me. Truth be told, I am extremely happy with my choice of studies.

On my way to Hogwarts

I am half Finnish, but I was born and raised in Stuttgart, Germany. My mom is originally from Finnish Lapland; thus, in order to get to know my Finnish heritage I moved to Rovaniemi in 2014.  Living and studying in Finnish Lapland sure has its perks. Even though I am constantly complaining about the cold weather, I couldn’t have chosen a more peaceful and beautiful place to live and study in.

My beautiful hometown Rovaniemi in Winter

It’s probably a cliché but I decided to study Tourism and Hospitality Management because I love traveling. It turns out, I made the right choice. One thing my Degree Program is not and that is dull. I’m now in my third year, and so far I have been an event manager, a Christmas Elf at SantaPark, a tourism product designer, a manager, a blogger for Lapland the Magazine  and, not to forget, a regular student. This semester, for instance, I am yet again an event manager. In other words, my fellow students and I are currently organizing 2016’s gala evening which is going to take place November 18^th.

In love with Ireland (during my exchange semester at DIT)

Better yet, I get to be part in 2017’s EM Cup in Maastricht, a once-in-a-lifetime experience. I am without doubt extremely grateful to be able to represent my University during this competition. 😀

Having fun with my family in windy Edinburgh, Scotland

Regardless, the most important thing to know about me is that I can’t go five minutes without the liquid gold that is coffee. Luckily, it takes me almost an entire day to finish one cup, so I guess that helps me save some money. Apart from my love for coffee and obviously Harry Potter, I enjoy spending as much time as possible with my family and friends. I am extremely lucky to have a sister who is about the same age as I am and with similar interests, aside from my coffee addiction.

Nothing beats traveling with friends and obviously coffee: In Helsinki, Finland

Hours have probably passed, still enjoying my first cup of coffee

For more information  about EM Cup 2017, Lapland UAS, Finnish Lapland and of course my fellow Below Zero Super Heroes, keep on following this blog. ❤

Beautiful day in Washington DC with friends

To all of you out there following us, keep on doing that. Your support means a lot to all of us Below Zero Super Heroes. Don’t forget to do so on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and Twitter as well. 😀