Choosing a career is no longer just about “having opportunities”.”

There's a conversation that repeats itself every year in many houses. “What are you going to study?”, and right after that, another almost inevitable one “But does that have a future?”

For a long time, choosing a career seemed like a purely practical decision: looking for the option with the most job prospects, the best salary, or the greatest stability. But that idea is changing.

According to recent data published in media such as The Opinion of Murcia, vocation is once again the main reason when choosing a university degree.

And this makes perfect sense, because studying something that doesn't interest you for years, and possibly working in it afterwards, no longer fits with today's students' mindset.

Study what you love… but with strategy

That vocation gains weight does not mean making decisions without thinking, quite the contrary. More and more students are clear that the best choice is one that combines two things:

• May you like what you study.
• To have a professional track record

In other words, it's no longer about choosing between vocation or future, but about finding a balance.

And this is where university degrees come into play.

So… what does studying Tourism mean?

Choosing a vocational career isn't just about “following a dream”. It's about betting on an area that interests you and learning to turn it into your profession.

Tourism: much more than travelling

The Tourism Degree has evolved enormously in recent years. It is no longer limited to traditional outings, but is connected with some of the fastest-growing sectors:

• Sustainable tourism destination management
• Digital marketing and communication
• Event and festival organisation
• Cultural tourism
• Innovation in experiences

Furthermore, in areas such as the Region of Murcia, where tourism has a real significance in the economy, training in this field opens up many professional opportunities.

Busting the myth: “careers with few prospects”

One of the biggest barriers when choosing a university degree is often this thought “Yes, I like it... but it doesn't have many opportunities.”. The reality is that this is far from true.

For example, within the degrees in Tourism, there are multiple professional paths:

• Tourism Business Management
• Hotel management
• Tourism marketing
• Destination Consultancy
• Event organisation

It is a university degree very versatile, y That, in today's market, is a huge advantage.

Vocation and employability: now they go hand in hand

Previously, it seemed you had to choose between doing what you love or doing something with “a future”. This idea no longer holds true, as companies are looking for profiles that offer more than just technical knowledge:

• Proactive individuals
• Adaptability
• Language proficiency
• International outlook
• and, above all, a genuine interest in what they do

And that starts, precisely, by choosing a career that motivates you!

Choosing well also means choosing where to study.

It's not all about the degree class. The environment you study in also has a (big) influence!.

Choosing a centre that supports the student, has connections with the professional world, and offers practical training can make all the difference.

Especially in areas such as Tourism, where contact with the reality of the sector and an international outlook are fundamental.

That's why, in The Open Faculty We encourage you to inform yourself, ask questions, and resolve all your doubts before making such an important decision. (chat with us on WhatsApp).

“Because when there's motivation, commitment, and good training behind it, opportunities will eventually come.”