Internship opportunities
Practice opportunities
What is more important in the study process – theory or practice? Just like in the ancient riddle about the chicken and the egg, answering this question is not easy. But how to determine what is more important for a student? Is one of the areas really more important than the other? Is it possible to acquire both theoretical knowledge and get to know the practical side in the study process?
Theory – the basis of knowledge and the basis of understanding
Theory provides fundamental concepts and a systemic understanding of the principles, regularities and systems of various sciences. It is a tool that allows a specialist to navigate information, critically evaluate and analyze.
Practice – a real view of working life
Theory is an essential, yet incomplete knowledge base when it comes to entrepreneurship, tourism, law, healthcare and other areas. That is why the Turība University has training rooms where tourism and hospitality students learn the skills of waiters or hotel employees, law students have an improvised courtroom, and communication students create audio, video and photo materials for campaigns in a digital studio equipped to modern standards. Practical knowledge is directly related to everyday work and is indispensable for successfully applying theory in a real work environment. Practice during the study process should be diverse – it should promote student skills and provide access to professionals. Turība is the only higher education institution in Latvia where the deans of faculties are themselves experts in the relevant fields, which is a huge benefit to students, and that is why entrepreneurs also study here.
Theory and practice – an equally important role in the study process
What can we conclude from all of the above? Both theory and practice play an equally important role in the study process. It is important to understand that without practice opportunities, the idea of a future profession may turn out to be incomplete. Both of these areas are essential if we want excellent results in terms of profession and working life. Therefore, neither theory nor practice should be neglected during the study process. Theoretical and practical knowledge complement each other and affect not only the content of study courses and programs, but also the career of students after obtaining education.
Since Turība University is a business-based and student-oriented international university that includes business thinking in all study areas, the study process is designed so that the student can use and develop his or her potential to the maximum. Turība's advantage is its high-quality and up-to-date study content offering, which is focused on acquiring professional knowledge and skills, combining business aspects with applied science in studies. The research conducted within the framework of master's and doctoral studies can be used by graduates to promote the competitiveness of their company, thus creating additional added value.
If you would like to broaden your horizons, improve your language skills and gain practical experience in your chosen field outside of Latvia, apply for internship abroad!
Which students (study years, programs) of Turība University can go to internship abroad?
Internship opportunities outside Latvia are offered to 1st, 2nd and 3rd year students of the Faculty of International Tourism.
Is it possible to earn during practice?
Yes, interns have the opportunity to earn. The amount of remuneration depends on the particular internship company. Most internship companies also provide free accommodation and meals.
To which countries is it possible to go to internship?
The United States of America
- The Broadmoor - www.broadmoor.com
Greek islands
- Amathus Beach Hotel Rhodes & Elite Suites by Amathus - www.amathusrhodes.com
- Grecotel - www.grecotel.com
- Atlantica Hotels & Resorts - www.atlanticahotels.com
- Albatros spa & Resort Hotel - www.albatros.gr
Cyprus
- Kanika Group - www.kanika-group.com
Spain
- Various companies
Switzerland
- Swiss School of Tourism and Hospitality - www.ssth.ch
How to apply?
Application for an internship in the United States of America is available until November, 6th, whereas in other countries until March, 1st. Only 2nd and 3rd year students who have previously practiced outside Latvia can go to the United States.
When applying, the student is requested to submit a CV in English (with passport photo). When applying for an internship at a Swiss company, CV in German must be submitted. Some companies also require a cover letter.
Students going to internship outside Latvia are not allowed to have study debts.
To apply, please contact the Faculty of International Tourism: stf@turiba.lv.
Even though students of the Faculty of International Tourism mainly go abroad for internships, students from other faculties have also used this opportunity on their own initiative.