Dear Prospective Student,
Your back is probably aching from being
hunched over your computer, researching different potential
butling schools. Some of you probably thought about Butling
School for a long time.
For me, it was a spur of a moment kind of
decision. Before I made my decision I read every single word
on the website, doing so gave me a better understanding of
what was going to be expected of me. The reference letters
is what helped me most in making my decision to spend eight
short but intense weeks at the International Butler Academy.
The day I arrived at the airport, I was
picked up by the Class Guardian who made me feel welcome
immediately. We proceeded to the bungalows (where you will
live) and met the other students. At the beginning of the
course it seems all a bit confusing and it is challenging to
differentiate between role playing and reality. However
after week one things fall into place and we knew exactly
what we had to do in order to be successful in the course.
The teachers are an amazing team. They
all have so much knowledge, style, grace, wit and passion.
The course is basically split into a theoretical part and a
practical part. Throughout the course, you will be faced
with many different challenges but you will be ready for
them if you paid attention during the lectures. If you are
ever lost or overwhelmed, remember that you are a student
and that you will receive help form your teachers or your
colleagues.
These eight weeks will be very demanding.
You will have to work late into the night/morning on your
projects. Sometimes you will feel like quitting, but the
times of laughter and your accomplishments will make you
pull through. For me, being mentally prepared was the most
important thing. I had no prior experience in the private
service sector at all, and I was not in very good shape when
I started the course, but I was determined to succeed, and
I did.
I would advise you to start on your
individual projects immediately when they are assigned to
you. There are many surprise projects as well and some of
your free days might be canceled short notice. So, time will
not be on your side.
Also if you have a chance to arrive a day
or two before the course starts, do so. This will give you
time to familiarize yourself with the compound, meet your
fellow students and organize some necessities for the
bungalow. In order to succeed in this course it is important
that you work as a team, hence your peers are a very
important part of the course. And make sure you have a
positive attitude at all times.
In summary, these eight weeks have
thought me not only everything about butling and estate
management, but also how to be a better person in my every
day private life. I made amazing experiences, I learned what
some of my weaknesses were, discovered some of my strengths,
made amazing friends for the future, traveled to various
European countries, laughed with some locals, and received
my diploma with distinction.
I wish you all the best with your
decisions and your future filled with energy passion and
commitment.
Sincerely,
Noa Ulmer - USA
Graduate of the International Butler Academy
July 2009 |
