Working at Visit România

I have finished my studies at the Academy of Economic Studies. I chose this university because the opportunities after graduating are higher and because the chance to study abroad appealed to me. I wanted to study in Italy or Greece but, as time went by, I have realized that it was better for me to study in Romania and after that to apply for a master programme in a foreign country.

At the Academy of Economic Studies, I chose the Faculty of Business Administration in Foreign Languages (where I studied in English). I chose this area because in high-school I had studied at a special module, a class where students could improve a foreign language chosen by them. I think that studying foreign languages is a great opportunity and that is why I wanted to improve my knowledge and also to learn economics, and this faculty gave me the possibility.

I have a CAE Diploma (Certificate in Advanced English), the second highest level Cambridge ESOL exam. CAE recognizes the ability to communicate with confidence in English and deal with most aspects of everyday life. This diploma gave me the chance to work as a translator at different travel agencies and at business meetings too.

During my first year at university I attended a conference at the World Trade Plaza, the main purpose of this meeting being the presentation of the Cyprus Island. Among the participants at the conference were the main travel agencies from Romania and all over the world.

During my second year at Academy of Economic Studies, I attended a conference at Caro Travel Group. Like the first conference, travel agencies from all over the world came to show their offers to the Romanian agencies and tourists.

I also participated at the International Tourism Fair, where all the travel agencies around the country showed to the public all their offers. I attended these conferences as an observer but also as a translator.

During my second year holiday at the Academy of Economic Studies I visited Italy as a translator for a travel agency in Braila, my native town. The agency I worked for, Panturist, is the oldest and best known in Braila.

I have taken my master degree in Organizational and Economic Psychology in Italy at the “La Sapienza” University in Rome. Psychology was another hobby of mine and I had always wanted to study it, but unfortunately I did not have the opportunity or time until I encountered the chance to take my master degree in this area. I also attended a specialization course for a national touristic guide, at NATA (National Association of Travel Agencies). Another course I attended is the ticketing course provided by TAROM in association with NATA.

Tourism is an area that has always appealed to me. As already mentioned I have attended many conferences in this area. My parents have experience in this domain so they have encouraged me to continue their work. Tourism is not only a job; it also gives people the opportunity to know better themselves, because traveling broadens one’s horizons. It gives people the possibility to get to know different customs, to meet people, to understand different types of thinking. Romania is a wonderful country and Romanian people are very hospitable, but unfortunately not many foreigners know about it and I would like to do something in order to promote Romania.

The travel agency that has always caught my attention is Visit Romania. Since I was a child I saw my parents collaborating with it and they have always done a good job.