{"id":5496,"date":"2019-11-14T10:26:27","date_gmt":"2019-11-14T02:26:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www2.ift.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/?p=5496"},"modified":"2019-11-14T10:31:17","modified_gmt":"2019-11-14T02:31:17","slug":"ramon-fiebiger-a-german-pioneer-at-iftm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/ramon-fiebiger-a-german-pioneer-at-iftm\/","title":{"rendered":"Ram\u00f3n Fiebiger: a German pioneer at IFTM"},"content":{"rendered":"\u4e2d\u6587\u6458\u8981 \/ Summary in Chinese<\/span>\n

Ram\u00f3n Fiebiger can make a claim rarely made in this increasingly interconnected world: that he is a pioneer. Ram\u00f3n is an undergraduate of Munich University of Applied Sciences in Germany, who is on exchange to study tourism management at IFTM.<\/p>\n

\u201cI am the first one from my university to ever come here, so I guess I\u2019m a pioneer,\u201d Ram\u00f3n says.<\/p>\n

Before he looked into the opportunity afforded by the undergraduate exchange agreement between IFTM and his Munich university, Ram\u00f3n knew only of the reputation Macao has for its casinos. But his lecturers in Germany drew his attention to IFTM being the first institution accredited by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) TedQual Certification System. \u201cIn terms of academic quality, it was a clear recommendation to come,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n

Ram\u00f3n is studying at IFTM for the first semester of this academic year. He says what he has seen of the Institute so far exceeds his expectations. He likes the welcoming atmosphere. And he likes the approachability of the academic staff who, he says, are always willing to share their thoughts, particularly on non-curricular and extra-curricular activities.<\/p>\n

The teaching at IFTM is engaging, Ram\u00f3n says. \u201cProfessors expect you to reflect on the topics in class, participate, get involved,\u201d he says. \u201cIn every class there is space for creative thought, to really learn something new and to challenge your prior perceptions.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ram\u00f3n likes the encouragement given to IFTM students to conduct group research projects. \u201cIt\u2019s all about taking a deep dive into several subjects, and not just scratching the surface,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n

IFTM lecturers present their students with a good mixture of theory and practice, particularly in courses to do with event and theme park management, Ram\u00f3n says. \u201cThey have worked on major events, so they really know what they are talking about.\u201d<\/p>\n

Asian perspectives<\/strong><\/p>\n

Coming to Macao made a dream come true for Ram\u00f3n. \u201cI had not yet been to Asia, and it was my personal goal to be more than just a tourist, travelling around,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n

The handy situation of Macao has allowed Ram\u00f3n to travel to places in Southeast Asia. \u201cWe recently went to Thailand to do research on attraction management and the development of theme parks, which was quite a surprise,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n

Staff of Munich University of Applied Sciences told Ram\u00f3n that his study of tourism management would benefit from a spell abroad, preferably somewhere outside Europe or other parts of the West. He says getting fresh views of all sorts of things from Asian perspectives has made coming to IFTM thoroughly worthwhile.<\/p>\n

Ram\u00f3n says the courses he is taking at the Institute focus on inculcating the ability to lead well and to communicate well, so allowing him to improve his soft skills. \u201cHere in Asia, it\u2019s all about relationships, building connections,\u201d he says. \u201cIt\u2019s very different from the West.\u201d<\/p>\n

His exchange at IFTM will last for a while yet, but Ram\u00f3n has already made up his mind about one thing. \u201cI will definitely be recommending that my colleagues come to Macao,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n

Ram\u00f3n believes his time at IFTM has advanced his academic development and that it will help him plan his career better. The wide variety of classes he is taking at the Institute has given him insights into fields such as event management, attractions, theme parks and travel services. \u201cIt could help me settle for one area in the future,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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