ISUFST holds First-ever Ocular visit in Japan for Potential Student Internship

In a groundbreaking initiative, the Iloilo State University of Fisheries Science and Technology (ISUFST), through Dumangas Campus College of Hospitality Management Dean Michelle Pahayculay, successfully completed a three-day Host Training Establishment (HTE) Ocular and Site Visit for the Student Internship Abroad Program (SIAP) of its Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management (BSHM) students. This marks the first time of its kind that ISUFST has conducted such a visit in line with CHED Memorandum Order (CMO) No. 10, series of 2023.

The visit took place at Goushigaisha Mifune-Ikeuno Mifune, Chita, Aichi, Japan, with Dr. Pahayculay warmly welcomed by Mr. Ota Matasaka, owner of Aichi International Education Center (AIEC), Mr. Iida Ideyuki, Hotel President, Ms. Mini Miso, Intern Coordinator, and Ms. Irish Detablan, AIEC Staff and Language Instructor. The center is now the newest international linkage partner for the university’s hospitality internship program.

ISUFST holds First-ever Ocular visit in Japan for Potential Student Internship

During the visit, a courtesy call was made to AIEC, where Dr. Pahayculay met with the principal, staff, and students to discuss potential collaboration opportunities. The primary objective of the ocular visit was to evaluate the facilities, operations, and overall environment of the training establishment to ensure it meets the educational and practical needs of ISUFST students. This evaluation is crucial in ensuring a safe and enriching internship experience abroad, which, if all preparations proceed smoothly, could be made available to BSHM students before the year ends.

This collaboration is expected to enhance the global competencies of ISUFST’s BSHM students in all campuses, and further strengthen the university’s commitment to offering high-quality international training opportunities. (Michelle Pahayculay/PAMMCO)