Danny has been a part of the Little Hearts family since 2013, meaning that she has been growing, learning, and thriving with us for 13 years!
Following her high school graduation last August, Danny spent the past few months taking a well-deserved breather while carefully reflecting on her goals and weighing her options for higher education. We are proud to share that she has now chosen her path: she will be attending the National University of Management (NUM) starting in the first week of December. Danny will be studying Tourism with a major in Hospitality, following right in the footsteps of Olivia, who is enrolled in the same program.
When asked why she chose Tourism, Danny shared that while becoming a cabin crew member had been her childhood dream, she has since realized that studying Tourism would be more advantageous.
“Ever since I was little, I dreamed of becoming a cabin crew member. But with the guidance and encouragement of my teachers at Little Hearts and Dad Tony, I began to see that studying Tourism could open many more doors for my future. It gives me different career options and the opportunity to explore different areas of the hospitality industry.
I also see my ability to speak English as an advantage, especially in an industry were communicating with people from different countries and cultures is so important. And who knows? Once I graduate, if becoming a cabin crew member is still my dream, I can always pursue the additional training needed to make it happen. For now, I want to focus on learning, gaining experience, and making the most of the opportunities ahead of me. I know this is just the beginning!”
What makes this chapter even more exciting is how Danny is spending her final month before university starts. Last month, representatives from The Ascott Limited (a Singaporean hospitality company) visited Little Hearts for their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Day. During their visit, a wonderful connection was formed: the Ascott team generously expressed their openness to hosting our youngsters for internship opportunities.
Thanks to that perfect timing, Danny landed a full-month internship at Oakwood Premier Phnom Penh (a high-end hotel and serviced apartment property and a member of The Ascott Limited). From Monday, November 2nd through November 30th, she is working in the restaurant’s service department, learning food service and front-of-house hospitality operations first hand before even stepping onto a university campus.
We want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to The Ascott Limited, with special thanks to Oakwood Premier Phnom Penh and their leadership team, particularly Mr. Alven Tham Teng Yew (Assistant Director of Operations) and Ms. Lenen Mar A. Porras (Director of Sales & Marketing), for opening their doors and giving Danny such a valuable head start. We are truly excited about this wonderful connection and look forward to building a lasting partnership for future student internships!
Please join us in wishing Danny a fantastic month at Oakwood and a great start to her freshman year at NUM!