10 SMU HTM students head to the US for summer work and travel
The Cultural Exchange Students Program or Summer Work and Travel (SWT) Abroad Program is designed by the State Department to allow Hospitality and Tourism Management students from other countries to explore the USA through a 3-month work and 1-month travel experience. Hence, SMU has sent 10 students to the USA to participate in the program.
The students, immersed in three different organizations, are as follows:
Holiday World and Splashin’ Safari- Indiana
- Sunshine D. Ramil, BSTM 4
From June 3, 2025 to August 8, 2025 - Eleonor Joy C. Ceria, BSTM 4
From June 3, 2025 to August 8, 2025 - Kyneshie A. Dalpig, BSTM 3
From June 03, 2025 to August 08, 2025 - Mikee Angelique C. Florendo, BSTM 4
From June 06, 2025 to August 08, 2025 - Rodolfo M. Lim III, BSTM3
From June 03, 2025 to August 08, 2025
Six Flags Over Texas- Texas
- Jeremiah Humprey S. Ebreo, BSTM3
From June 03, 2025 to August 09, 2025 - Jasper P. Bacena, BSHM 4
From June 03,2025 to August 09,2025 - Mike Lorenz L. Yanguaz, BSHM 4
From June 03,2025 to August 09,2025 - Zari Ariana L. Daguasi, BSTM4
From June 03, 2025 to August 09, 2025
NASCAR SpeedPark- Tennessee
- Theresa Ines P. Dela Cruz, BSTM4
From June 04, 2025 to August 15, 2025
This was made possible through the strong partnership between SMU and First Place Inc., represented by Mr. Jerico T. Bautista. The program was spearheaded by the HTM Departmtnent, led by Mr. John Michael C. Ibarra, and the School of Accountancy and Buisness, led by Dr. Dean Regina D. Ramel, CPA.
Truly, SMU-HTM is faithful to its mission and will always driven by excellence.
Written by: Mr. John Michael C. Ibarra
