"The reason I have chosen a career in the F&B field is because I love doing it and my passion is truly in this area. After graduating from DCT with an Advanced Diploma as well as certificates in European Culinary Arts, I first opened a Taiwanese Bubble Tea drinks outlet. This first business experience taught me a lot: even though I had my DCT education and Swiss work experience to call upon, everything looks quite different once you are running your own business with your own money!

Over time, the results of all of this work show up in our profitability, which in turn allowed me to open a larger-sized Chinatown restaurant that I managed by myself completely. This second restaurant really took 1000% of my attention, but it has lead to my being able to open three more restaurants more easily, each with a different cuisine and with a different concept, but all with the same management team.

If I were to offer some advice to those just deciding on their career direction, I think that the best thing to do in life, is to do what you love. If your love is in the hospitality or culinary fields, then you must go to DCT! And don’t just study hard, but be sure to enjoy your time there with all of the social activities and chances to make friends from around the globe. Take advantage of the great location and travel opportunities. Get the most out of your Paid Swiss Work Experience. Between your courses, your non-academic life, and your practical training, your time in Switzerland will go quickly so be sure that you get the most from all of it!"