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A Tradition of Excellence in Swiss Hospitality Management Education

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Sports & Leisure<br />

Leisure Activities and Facilities<br />

Both campuses benefit from their own bar and nightclub, the Grotto <strong>in</strong><br />

Caux and Club Maxx <strong>in</strong> Leys<strong>in</strong>. Other leisure activities that take place<br />

dur<strong>in</strong>g the semester <strong>in</strong>clude;<br />

• Theme nights<br />

• Karaoke<br />

• Concerts<br />

• BBQ’s<br />

• Movie nights<br />

Beleza Spa<br />

Students <strong>in</strong> Leys<strong>in</strong> have exclusive access to the spa, steam-room and<br />

sauna which are open daily. Special prices are <strong>of</strong>fered to students on<br />

beauty treatments <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g, massage, facial treatments, hair and nail<br />

styl<strong>in</strong>g.<br />

Club Maxx<br />

Students at SHMS Leys<strong>in</strong> become members <strong>of</strong> Club Maxx and receive<br />

250 credit po<strong>in</strong>ts which can be put towards an excursion or to jo<strong>in</strong><br />

one <strong>of</strong> the follow<strong>in</strong>g clubs;<br />

• Wellness Club<br />

• Individual Sports Club<br />

• Team Sports Club<br />

• Ski and Snowboard Club<br />

Excursions and Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Visits<br />

Part <strong>of</strong> the attraction <strong>of</strong> study<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> a foreign country is the possibility<br />

to explore the country and experience its culture. A programme <strong>of</strong><br />

excursions is organised each semester, along with the pr<strong>of</strong>essional visits<br />

that form a part <strong>of</strong> the syllabus.<br />

Some <strong>of</strong> the popular dest<strong>in</strong>ations <strong>in</strong>clude:<br />

• Lausanne<br />

• Geneva<br />

• Bern<br />

• Zurich<br />

• Chateau Chillon<br />

• Olympic Museum<br />

• Gruyere<br />

• Travel and Tourism Workshop<br />

• W<strong>in</strong>e Museum<br />

• Nestle Chocolate Factory<br />

• W<strong>in</strong>e-Tast<strong>in</strong>g Trip<br />

Student Ambassador Forum<br />

Each semester a committee <strong>of</strong> students are elected to represent the<br />

student body. The Student Ambassadors are key spokespeople who<br />

represent the <strong>in</strong>terests <strong>of</strong> their fellow students.<br />

Student life is not only about study<strong>in</strong>g and at SHMS our on-campus<br />

Sports and Leisure Manager is responsible for organis<strong>in</strong>g a wide variety<br />

<strong>of</strong> sport and leisure activities excursions, pr<strong>of</strong>essional visits, banquets<br />

and cultural events.<br />

Highlights on the term calendar <strong>in</strong>clude the Spr<strong>in</strong>g and Christmas Balls,<br />

International Day <strong>in</strong> Caux and the World <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hospitality</strong> <strong>in</strong> Leys<strong>in</strong>.<br />

Sports and Sports Clubs<br />

Students have the possibility to enjoy a variety <strong>of</strong> sports at each<br />

campus <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g;<br />

• Volleyball<br />

• Basketball<br />

• Football<br />

• Tennis<br />

• Ski<strong>in</strong>g<br />

• Ice-skat<strong>in</strong>g<br />

• Swimm<strong>in</strong>g<br />

• Hik<strong>in</strong>g<br />

• Mounta<strong>in</strong> Bik<strong>in</strong>g<br />

• Horse-rid<strong>in</strong>g<br />

• Yoga<br />

• Dance<br />

• Student Gym<br />

Both SHMS campuses have a gym open exclusively to students <strong>of</strong>fer<strong>in</strong>g<br />

the perfect place to keep fit.<br />

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