Read about Danielle’s experience at Plopsaland de Panne: “Three months have passed, I am halfway there. It is better than I would expected at first. I was somewhat resistant in the beginning, as you might imagine, because it turned out to be a bit difficult after a month or so. Being away from my family, not studying anymore…. However, everything has changed. Instead of travelling … Continue reading Plopsaland de Panne update
“My name is Hans Rozemeijer and I am a lecturer in the Attractions & Theme Parks Management track. The subjects I lecture in are Hospitality & Guestology, Operations Management and Change Management. I started my work for NHTV in 2014 at the Academy For Hotel & Facility management. With my background as food and beverage manager, general manager and facility manager in several service organizations, it’s a … Continue reading Introducing: Hans Rozemeijer
On this website, the experiences from the Attractions & Theme Parks Management students are discussed. As are the changes in the attractions and theme parks industry. But how do you get in this special track? Let’s go over the 3 different components. 1. Motivational letter The first step is letting know you are interested in the Attractions & Theme Parks track. Show your passion for … Continue reading ATPM: The Selection Process
After visiting Steinwasen Park, the 3rd year students went to Badeparadies Schwarzwald in the afternoon. This swimming pool was a paradise on earth. The swimming pool exists of 3 parts: Galaxy, Palmenoase and Wellness. Galaxy is for children with water slides and a big swimming pool where you can play. In the Palmenoase it is more quiet. Children aren’t allowed in this part. It is … Continue reading Study trip year 3: part 3
“My name is Joyce Krielen and I am a lecturer within the Attractions & Theme Parks Management track. I lecture and coach in project 5, which is a Revenue Management & Finance course in which students are making investment choices to increase the profitability of a business. Besides this, I am coordinating year 3 of Attractions & Theme Parks Management and supervise placements and graduating students. I work … Continue reading Introducing: Joyce Krielen
“My name is Bart Stadhouders and I am a lecturer within the Attractions & Theme Parks Management track. The courses that I lecture in are Fundamentals of Storytelling, Professional Development & Leadership, Placement coordination and Change Management. I started working for NHTV in January 2014. Before NHTV, I worked in strategy consultancy on sustainability and for a provincial organization called Vrijetijdshuis Brabant (now VisitBrabant). I am involved … Continue reading Introducing: Bart Stadhouders
I am Daniëlle, a second year student of Attractions & Theme Park Management. My placement is at Plopsaland De Panne, which is located in the south of Belgium near the coast. It helps that the same language is spoken, global companies are to be found here as well and that things, such as transportation, work pretty much the same. This makes it easier to get … Continue reading Year 2 placement: Plopsaland De Panne
Hejhej I am Ronald Neijenhuis, currently in my fourth year of study and writing my bachelor thesis to complete my study. For the thesis, which is mainly conducting a research as an independent person, a student usually takes around 20 weeks. At the end, with the outcomes of the research, a ‘professional product’ should be written. This professional product could be anything but is usually … Continue reading Thesis writing in Sweden
Hi There! Let me introduce myself. My name is Ivan Koole and I studied ATPM from 2010 till 2012. Right now I’m working as an Operational manager at the Tikipool and it is based in the Duinrell attractions park in Wassenaar. Next to this I also provide a helping hand on different other locations at Duinrell like the entertainment team and nightlife. Most of my … Continue reading Alumni Interview: Ivan Koole
My name is Nicky van Beek. This fall semester 2015 I studied at Rosen College in Orlando, Florida. Rosen College is a part of the University of Central Florida. This means you are officially a student at UCF, however you’ll be living on another, much smaller campus (Rosen campus) that is located in the heart of Orlando’s tourists center, about 30-45 minutes from main campus. … Continue reading Exchange at Rosen College in Orlando, Florida
