My name is Casey Mita and I'm going to be a junior at Boston University in the fall, majoring in hospitality administration and psychology. Though I am on the east coast for 5/6 of this year, I'm from Honolulu, HI, and a graduate of Punahou High School (this should explain my oh-so-witty title). Food is one of my greatest passions, and that along with my love for photography and writing are showcased in my recently-launched food blog that you should definitely check out.
I view this internship as an opportunity to do a "test-run" of sorts. Although I have worked in the foodservice industry as both a bartender and through catering, I have no previous management experience beyond leadership or coordinator positions. After these two months, I predict that I will have a much clearer view of 1) what F&B is like in general, 2) what F&B is like in a university setting specifically, and 3) if this is the direction I want to take for my future career. I already know that I definitely want to do something in the hospitality sector -- my dream is to ultimately create and own an independent bed and breakfast (like this lovely one I stayed in in Philadelphia, perhaps) or something of the sort. I've also had thoughts of having a bakery...my love of fresh-baked pastries and bread and sweets and carbs of all sorts is to blame. Needless to say, I am very excited to work in the bakery next week...
Anywho, that's a little bit about me. I'm here at UConn because I've been bitten by the food, travel, and work bug - and this program satisfies all three. I am truly excited and thankful to have the opportunity to be immersed in this trade...I have a feeling I'm going to learn a lot more than I ever thought possible.
Till next time!
Casey
p.s. Here's a picture of all of us interns at the nearby drive-in movie theater - my first ever!
From left to right: Derrick, Megan, me
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