The “Alternative Tourism” degree programme at the Faculty of Society and Economics at Rhein-Waal University of Applied Sciences, in collaboration with “erlebe-fernreisen GmbH” from Weeze, inspired young boys to explore the world of travel as part of Boys’ Day.
Boys’ Day helps boys get started in their careers. The aim is to break down gender stereotypes by giving them a taste of careers that are typically associated with the opposite gender. The Faculty of Society and Economics at Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences also took part in this year’s Boys’ Day with the aim of introducing five pupils to a range of topics and career fields that were previously unknown to them.
As part of the day, the pupils worked in two groups to design their own travel itineraries. They were able to choose from various elements, including travel arrangements, accommodation and excursions. The travel concepts they created, ‘Hawaii Up Close’ and ‘Belgium’, were then presented to the audience in the form of a poster. “The event was a resounding success; by the end of the day, the boys not only took home their certificates of participation but also learnt about the wide range of career prospects available in tourism,” says Eva Neis.
This year’s nationwide careers guidance day for boys was once again funded by the Federal Ministry for Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth. The event was led by Eva Neis, who works as a research assistant on the degree programme, and Mark Aserian, who was able to share his first-hand practical knowledge through his role as a travel specialist for Myanmar and Thailand at the online tour operator ‘erlebe-fernreisen GmbH’.
