Tassilo’s days are structured. Every morning, the air conditioning in his bedroom shuts off an hour before his alarm rings — this way, he is able to resist the temptation of comfort to squeeze in a 30 to 45-minute jog before getting ready for class and making it just in time for the 7:30 a.m. bus, which gets him and his peers to campus in just 10 minutes.

5.30A.M

For Tassilo, most days kick off with lessons in Legal Challenges, which is introduced to third-year students to stress just how interdisciplinary his degree programme can be.

“Last year, we even studied computer science and hospitality economics,” says Tassilo. “Another subject I really enjoyed was Room Division Management, which taught us the structure of a hotel and how different departments work together.”

8.00 A.M

At EHL, shorter breaks are reserved for revision and extra time with educators. Since the university’s Singapore campus only houses around 150 students, faculty members here have plenty of time to provide personalised attention to curious learners.

9.30 A.M

Tassilo heads to Revenue Management class, which teaches the ins and outs of setting prices, developing rate fences and managing finances. These sessions are followed by lessons in Talent Management Systems, which teach students to evaluate different systems and explain how they can improve business performance at both individual and organisational levels.

10.00 A.M

Back-to-back classes are followed by a much-needed break, which this time around Tassilo uses to practise his collaboration skills. The Bachelor in International Hospitality Management programme enables third-year students to take on a Student Business Project, which sees them solving a real-world business challenge from one of EHL’s many industry partners. Tassilo and his multinational group typically use this mid-day break to discuss new ideas and finalise their strategies.

3.00 P.M

After two hours of influential conversations, Tassilo heads home to unwind — which could sometimes either mean working out again or reading the latest articles by The Economist. Then, after a wholesome dinner, he catches up with his family in Germany.

8.30 P.M

After lunch, Tassilo and his classmates are fueled for another round of the Legal Challenges class. The course helps them raise awareness of the legal constraints they will encounter in their career.

1.00 P.M

3.45 P.M

At EHL Campus (Singapore) , Thursdays and Fridays end with great opportunities for students to network. “For example, we’ve had panel discussions with thriving alumni and various professionals,” says Tassilo.

6.30 P.M

Evidently, a typical EHL day can be just as hectic as it is fruitful, which is precisely why Tassilo prioritises hitting the sheets before midnight every day. This way, he’ll be rested enough for another long day of productive enrichment.

11.30 PM