Anindya Kenyo Larasti
Published: 14 March 2024
MSc Management & Sustainable Tourism, Indonesia Anindya is now a researcher in the tourism sector. She discusses the opportunities her Master’s degree brought and reflects on her life in Glasgow.
Home country: Indonesia
Subject: MSc Management & Sustainable Tourism
Graduation Year: 2019
Why did you choose the Adam Smith Business School?
I have heard a lot that the Adam Smith Business School has a very good reputation. Therefore, when I found out they were offering a Management & Sustainable Tourism program, I became very interested.
What did you enjoy the most about your programme? How has your degree helped you in your career?
I was very happy with the opportunity to study in Dumfries in the second semester. So I not only studied on the main campus in Glasgow, but also in a beautiful, quiet small town. I got enough practical knowledge about management, which gave me the view that sustainable tourism does not run alone but also needs to think about the management and economic side. This is quite an insight into my current work. I am also quite respected by people because I studied at ASBS.
What have you been up to since graduating from the Business School?
I experienced quite a lot of things after graduating, one of which was very interesting was creating a start-up inspired by one of the guest lecturers. Apart from developing the start up, I also worked as a researcher and consultant in the tourism sector, so you could say I was quite busy after graduating.
What was the most important thing you learnt while studying at Glasgow?
What I learned was not only limited to campus, but also from the city and its people. People Make Glasgow, right? I made friends with many local people and I was very happy that they were very friendly and accepted me well. As a Muslim woman from an Asian country, I can expect bad treatment anywhere else, but not in Glasgow.
What is your top piece of advice for current students?
Explore Glasgow to the fullest. Don't just focus on the West End and City Centre, but try going north and south, you will find a lot of beauty and people who make you feel like you are at home. Also, don't forget to try joining communities for things you like, you will have a fun experience and also make new friends.
Tell us about your fondest memory at the Business School.
My fondest memory is the whole experience of me meeting very kind and exciting classmates, insightful lecturers, challenging but good courses, and the perfect location for me to complete my master's. It's just one of my best moment in life. I am very grateful.
First published: 14 March 2024