Ella Januszewski

I decided to come to NMU because of the location. I love spending my time outdoors and Marquette is the perfect place to do that. Being so close to Marquette mountain and Mount Bohemia were also very big contributing factors to my decision.

I decided on Hospitality because growing up, my family was fortunate enough to travel a little bit and I loved visiting different places, observing different establishments. I always pictured myself in an environment that provides guest satisfaction and an amazing experience. I also love to travel, and would like a job that enforces me to do so.

Last semester I volunteered at the main event for the program. This was a super cool experience. I checked our guests' coats, and also served them each course. It was a very fun environment to be in and I was able to understand how fun but stressful event planning can be.

Over the Summer I worked at an all inclusive dude ranch in Montana. Here I was able to practice complete guest satisfaction. I was on the waitstaff team. For breakfast and lunch we set up buffet style in a gorgeous pavilion that looked over the largest lake west of the Mississippi. For dinner, we offered a three course fine dining meal with a wine pairing. This job required the most guest interaction at the lodge. I was able to make personal connections with different families each week from all over the world.

I am in the ski and snowboard club, and I am a part of intramural volleyball and soccer teams.

Guest Services is a very influential class. In this course, you learn how to become a server, interact with guests, deal with real industry problems, provide complete guest satisfaction, put together a menu, cook in a timely manner, and everything that a restaurant requires. This class allows you to practice running an operation in real life.

After I graduate, I plan to travel a little bit. I would like to see some of the globe before I settle down with a job, and maybe I will cross paths with a job offer.

I would tell them that they should absolutely come here and that they would not regret it. I would also share with them all of the cool things that Marquette has to offer.