HUMANS OF GLION

Directly inspired by "Humans of New York", which is known for its immense worldwide success and numerous variations, the project "Humans of Glion" aims to create and publish on social networks a photo blog highlighting the people studying and working in Glion. Student Ambassador and MSc student, Clotilde Fonteny, explains the inspiration behind the project.

Composed of portraits photos and information about the life of the person, the project was created by Student Ambassadors and shows our school in its entirety, in a human and multicultural dimension. The diversity of these faces testifies to the extreme diversity of our origins, one of the major strengths of Glion.

The Glion FamilyThe institutional dimension of the project is, therefore, to communicate and highlight the school on an axis other than excellence and recognition of the professional environment. To present ourselves as a coherent human entity and strong in its diversity.

For prospective students, it is also a way to prepare themselves for their future academic semester in Glion, become familiar with faculty and get information on their future environment. We want to allow them to take part in our Glion Family even before joining.

HUMANS OF GLION, A STDENT-LED PROJECT

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Everyone can participateThis project is initiated as part of the Ambassador program, but is aimed at the entire Glion community. Everyone is able to participate by taking photos of their friends and sending them with a short description to be posted on the Instagram page of Glion. Ambassadors are in charge of this project and they are the ones posting the photos.

Highlighting the humanThe 20th century was marked by technological and economic upheavals that put companies first. At the beginning of the 21st century, there is a strong inspiration to put the human being forward. Photography is one of my passions and for several years, I have seen the development of many projects that highlight this human side.

When I heard about the blog of Brandon Stanton, I was immediately inspired by his work and the emotion that emerges from these portraits and stories told. Through simple but relevant questions, the artist has captured essential moments in the lives of these people. These people who are totally unknown to us, let us enter into their lives and their intimacy and for whom we experience different feelings.

The power of emotionsFor some people, photography is an art and portraiture is a specialty, but in this project, it is for me a matter of perspective. Everyone is able to simply participate in capturing the emotion that can translate a face.

Thus each student is able to be the actor of this collective work by contributing. Indeed even the imperfection can be source of emotions. The purpose of this project is not to have something perfect but something true and inspiring. The few narrative elements allow us deeper into the lives of the individuals, to strengthen the social bonds and to make live the notion of community.

Two people can capture the same picture, and they might have totally different opinions about what they see, or what they feel. The “Humans of New York” artist’s work combines what he sees, the photographed person’s expression and what they feel. We photograph a subject to hold memories. But those memories may trigger one emotion right at the moment, and a different emotion some days or months after. It will be interesting to know the feelings of people photographed at the time and ask them questions a few weeks later.

The heart of the schoolSo it is the way to discover the Glion Family and the Glion Spirit through the people who make the soul of our school. Our school already has a strong image through its academic and professional reputation, but it is certain that the overall value of an institution comes from the individuals who compose it.

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October 23, 2018

glionhospitalityschool My name is Klara Hoxhallari, and I am currently the only Albanian on the Glion campus � I am in the 7th semester specializing in International Hotel Development and Finance. With graduation fast approaching, I am actively trying to find a role to develop personally and professionally, in order to apply later on such skills in my country, Albania. I enjoy travelling, understanding new cultures, business literature, contemporary architecture, event organization and extreme sports. I dare you to join me in jumping from an airplane at 4,000m, and after we can have a talk about anything you would like to know about Glion. I look forward to meeting you #humansofglion

Klara Glion student from Albania

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October 23, 2018

glionhospitalityschool Ciao everyone! My name is Francesca Stellino and I am Italian � I have lived in Africa, Italy, Russia, USA, UAE and now in Switzerland, so I consider myself a globe trotter!

I am currently in my 7th Semester at Glion specializing in Luxury Brand Management.

I love photography, skiing, playing volley and singing in the shower. I am a Glion Ambassador and the Event Executive of the Glion Networking Committee – I am proud to be part of these two amazing teams!

The next open day is approaching soon so please don’t hesitate to sign up. It will be my great pleasure to show you around and talk to you! #humansofglion

Francesca Glion student from Italy

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October 24, 2018

glionhospitalityschool My first semester started off with me standing in front of a shelf in the supermarket asking myself what on earth I needed to buy in order to do my laundry. I had never washed my own clothes before, ironed a shirt, or built a clothing rack all by myself. This was just the start of what uni life teaches us.

I’ve only been here for 50 days and yet, I have already grown so much as a human being; academically, personally and interpersonally. Glion gives me the opportunity to make the most of my abilities, talents and dreams in a way that has never been offered to me before, and therefore is the perfect starting point for an excellent career in the hospitality industry. #glionspirit 😉

Leonie Glion student from Germany

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October 30, 2018

glionhospitalityschool Hello everyone! My name is Carlo Umberto Liberali, I am Italian � and currently in my 1st Semester.

Back in High School, I was not motivated. I didn’t know what to do with my future, but suddenly I discovered the world of hospitality and this changed me because I was finally able to find my own path in life.

I am very proud to be part of the Glion family. From the very first moment I could feel the, so called, ‘Glion spirit’ and it was simply amazing! I love travelling, meeting new people from all around the world and discovering new cultures, and hearing their thousands of different stories and backgrounds. #humansofglion

Carlo Glion student from Italy

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October 30, 2018

glionhospitalityschool Hello beautiful people! My name is Lynn Yannieh and I am Lebanese � I am currently in my second semester of the Master’s program (specializing in Luxury branding), so I will be graduating in a few months from now 🎓 I am the PR & Marketing Head of the Glion Wine Committee so do not hesitate to ask me any questions as I will be glad to answer all of them. I treasure the experience of being able to interact with people from multicultural backgrounds (in terms of their cultures, cuisines, languages) and this is an opportunity I was grateful for during my year at Glion.

Moreover, I am mostly passionate about the Food & Beverage field and I am ambitious about developing my experience in it in Europe during my internship. I look forward to meeting you all! #humansofglion

Lynn Glion student from Lebanon

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October 30, 2018

glionhospitalityschool Hello hello! My name is Hala and I come from Jordan �

I am beyond proud to study at Glion, and one thing I can say is that time defintiely flies! When you’re surrounded by magnificent views, a great group of friends, and countless opportunities, you kind of realize why! I look like I’m a quiet person... but not once you get to know me...💣🌟 #humansofglion

Hala Glion student from Jordan

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November 6, 2018

glionhospitalityschool Hello friends! My name is Albert Marill. I am Spanish and I have lived in Switzerland for a while. � Ever since I was very young, I knew that I wanted to make people smile for a living. As I grew older I realized the need for me to enter the hospitality industry and for that, I needed a good school to catapult me to success. That would be Glion, and might I say how good of a choice that was. I am learning so much about my career as well as myself, and I’m having a great time while doing so! And I even got my internship already, which I was super scared about not getting, it’s in Austria and I could not be more excited about it. #humansofglion

Albert Glion student from Spain

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November 6, 2018

glionhospitalityschool Hi there! My name is Sarah and I am very proud to be the only Danish student in Bulle � Being a student at Glion is great! It has given me the opportunity to meet amazing people from all over the world. I see my self as a positive outgoing person who is always open for a chat 😃 and also I am a big coffee lover ☕ #humansofglion

Sarah Glion student from Denmark

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November 6, 2018

glionhospitalityschool Hello everybody! I am Lorenzo Savio, I am from Italy � I decided to go to Glion because I always considered the world of hospitality one of the richest sectors for opportunities.

In a few months, I will have the pleasure of working for six months in one of the most prestigious hotels in London �

I loved Glion from the first open day I went to. I loved the Glion spirit, and now, I am part of it. #humansofglion

Lorenzo Glion student from Italy

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November 13, 2018

glionhospitalityschool Hi to you all from GIHE. My name is Paul Chappel and I am currently teaching on both the Glion and Bulle campuses. Often described as a ‘Senior member of the community’ I am never sure if that means I am important or just very old...I will leave that to you to decide if and when I see you in class...I guess it is a little of both.

I have worked for GIHE for 10 years in a number of roles taking me not only to the Swiss campuses but also to the London campus and also to our sister school Les Roches in Switzerland and Spain. ��� I am originally from the UK and I am second generation hospitality so our industry is well and truly part of my DNA.

I am incredibly passionate about hospitality and particularly F&B, both these things have made my career and life generally exciting by travelling extensively and meeting heads of state (including Queen Elizabeth II 10 times!!) celebrities and just some great personalities and not to forget the inspiring people I have had the good fortune to work with.

Coming from a chef’s background, I feel life and in particular your studies are very simple, you take the best ingredients, apply the recipe and method and you get a great dish at the end... just think about it, no shortcuts or cheaper options, just quality.

I would describe myself as a professional educator if asked and more importantly I feel my main role is to ‘light the spark’ in your careers, then it is up to you to turn it into a raging inferno.

Good luck in all you do and I hope we bump into each other very soon #humansofglion

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November 13, 2018

glionhospitalityschool Hello everyone, my name is Saverio Smorto, I am 21 years old and currently in my 7th semester at Glion Institute of Higher Education. Glion gives me the possibility to study the Luxury Hospitality Industry and its ramifications. I love playing and watching Football, especially AS Roma. In my free time, I play drums and enjoy jamming with other members of the Arts Committee.

Motivation, team spirit and ambition is what Glion has taught me through the years, giving me the possibility to experience 2 different curricular internships that made me grow as a person, making me encounter new cultures globally 🌏🌏 #humansofglion

Saverio Glion student from Italy

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November 13, 2018

glionhospitalityschool Hi there! My name is Alasgar Mammedov and I am from Azerbaijan � In my life I have lived in Azerbaijan, the US, and now Switzerland. This is my first time living in Switzerland and really love it so far.

If I said that ever since I was a kid I have always wanted to be a part of the hospitality industry, it would be a lie. Throughout my life I have not only enjoyed interacting with people, but also helping them. This is why I wanted to become a doctor. However, when I realized that becoming a doctor is not my calling (and not the same as what Dr. House does on the TV-show), I had to look no further and change my life direction towards hospitality. Joining Glion has been, by far, one of the best decisions of my life. I can’t wait to see what is ahead for me. #humansofglion

Alasgar Glion student from Azerbaijan

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November 20, 2018

glionhospitalityschool Hey there! My name is Stefanie Joun, I am Lebanese � I studied Landscape Architecture, but Glion was always a dream for me. I remember how I used to check the website and follow all the social media platforms wishing that one day I would be a Glioner. And here I am now, after 3 years, doing my MSc in International Hospitality Business (specialization in Luxury Brand Management), Trustee of the Event Executive of the Glion Student Government Association and hopefully a Glion ambassador next semester. If you are a career changer, who is interested in the hospitality field, contact me. It will be my great pleasure to share with you more about my experience ✨ #humansofglion

Stefanie Glion student from Lebanon

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November 20, 2018

glionhospitalityschool Hi there! My name is Bertrand Ehret, I am Suisse, French and Canadian �� � I have been teaching now for 20 years in Glion.

With a vast wealth of Food & Beverage experience gained through a blend of industrial and academic based employment in different countries such as France, Canada, USA, Switzerland, I truly profess to have an international perspective in my professional work. This is particularly apparent in my work with students from different cultures and nations in my current role of F&B, HR Lecturer and Student advisor for the Undergraduate and Graduate programs in GIHE. Do not hesitate to come see me if you need help, it will be my pleasure to help you! #humansofglion

Bertrand Glion faculty from Switzerland, France & Canada

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November 20, 2018

glionhospitalityschool Hello there 😊

My name is Emily Mulder. I am English and I have always lived in France going to a Swiss school. Oh and my origin is Vietnamese! � � � In my free time I play the piano which I have been doing for 13 years, and make some art. It is wonderful to be in Glion as it taught me to develop my soft skills and embrace my weaknesses. Please don’t hesitate to say hello even though I look angry, I promise it’s just my face! #humansofglion

Emily Glion student from the UK & Vietnam

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November 27, 2018

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Good day to you my friends across the world! My name is Carl-Henrik Risberg and I’m 22 years old. I come from Stockholm, Sweden and I have been living there for almost my entire life. !

For the past three years I have been working, I am now in my first semester at GIHE. I have plenty of goals in life. I’m keen on improving health world wide, which to me means improving quality of life – one of the reasons I think Glion is the school for me.

In my spare time, I love F&B, cars and fitness. All three of these things make my heart beat a bit faster. #humansofglion

Carl-Henrik Glion student from Sweden

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November 27, 2018

glionhospitalityschool Olá! My name is Beatriz Basílio and I come from Portugal " I am a Glion Master’s student who’s about to graduate.

My journey in Glion London has been fascinating, as it has openned a lot of doors for me in the hospitality industry at a worldwide level. Glion gave me the opportunity to choose a specialization in finance development to boost my knowledge about hospitality. If you want to become a Glioner, feel free to ask me all about it! #humansofglion

Beatriz Glion student from Portugal

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November 27, 2018

glionhospitalityschool I’m Sarah from Lebanon # It might not seem like far away from here, but it’s definitely something different!

I’m easily recognizable and always dressed in black, but my morning greetings will always make your day more colorful! 😇

I’m still not sure what I want to do after graduating from Glion, but I’m here for a short and good time, so I want to enjoy every single Glion moment. My biggest advice is that you should do the same! 💃 #humansofglion

Sarah Glion student from Lebanon

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December 4, 2018

glionhospitalityschool Hello! My name is Anu-Od Orkhonbayar. You can call me Anu. I am the ONLY Mongolian here in Glion and I like it & It’s my 3rd year living in Switzerland. For 2 years I was in an international boarding school in Zug. When I left school, I was planing to go to the USA or Asia for my BBA program. I told my parents, friends and myself that I would never go back to Europe, especially Switzerland, because back then I considered Switzerland a boring place! But today, here I am. Life is always unpredictable. Your paths will go in many directions, and you never know what will happen next. Glion has changed the statement that I made saying ‘Switzerland is a boring place’. We have fun classes, nice teachers to learn from, a beautiful view to enjoy everyday, and loving friends to make unforgettable memories with. Glion has never made us BORED. #humansofglion

Anu-Od Glion student from Mongolia

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December 4, 2018

glionhospitalityschool Hello Everyone. My name is Hadrien Falck-Parinaud and I am from Bordeaux, ' Since I was little, I wanted to be a surgeon, but I decided that I prefer to help and meet people under others circumstances. I am currently in my 6th semester in GIHE, and what an incredible journey it has been so far. This school gave me the opportunity to learn and to meet incredible people and to have such an amazing opportunity for personal growth. I had the opportunity to go work in Milano and Vancouver thanks to internship and understood that hospitality is the perfect industry to share and to discover new things every day. ( ) Keep the Glion Spirit and hope to see you soon #humansofglion

Hadrien Glion student from France

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December 4, 2018

glionhospitalityschool Hola & Hallo everyone! My name is Cassandra, I am half Spanish, half German *+

I moved to London 5 years ago and I will be finishing my Master’s in International Hospitality Business at Glion in January 2019. It has been a great journey where I’ve had the opportunity to meet many interesting and passionate people in the industry. Glion has opened many doors for me and has brought me ever lasting multicultural friendships. If you have any questions about Glion, London or in general give me a shout ✋ #humansofglion

Cassandra Glion student from Spain & Germany

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December 11, 2018

glionhospitalityschool Hello, my name is Sidi Mohamed Beldjilali, I am Algerian with a strong French and Swiss link. I have been teaching for 5 years in Glion, between the two campuses in Switzerland. My main teaching areas are IT and Statistics and I am in charge of the online course for Semester 2. Thanks to my different career path, I had the chance to work for many international organizations, such as the Council of Europe and International Justice Institutions. Previously, I taught amazing Geopolitics classes, the students were really engaged and motivated, and it was a great experience. I love travelling, and every day I travel through the profiles and nationalities of my students. If you need any help, come to see me, and I will be happy to talk to you. Ah, before I forget, good luck and keep in your mind: you’re the best #HigherTogether ❤ ❤ GLIONSPIRIT #humansofglion

Sidi Mohamed Glion faculty from Algeria

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December 11, 2018

glionhospitalityschool Hello! My name’s Jude, and I’m Lebanese, originally with Palestinian roots./ 0 I lived in Lebanon my whole life until I came to Switzerland to attend Glion. Living in an Arab country meant living with the stigma that you either had to be a doctor, engineer or lawyer. Because of this, moving here to study hospitality was the scariest and hardest decision of my life, as it had required a lot of sacrifices. Honestly, after being here for 3 months now, I wouldn’t have it any other way. I made a family, one that I know will last, and I can finally wholeheartedly laugh and be myself. The people I found here and the memories we made make my heart insanely happy, and for that, I’m so grateful. So, thank you Glion, I can’t wait to see the adventures that await! #humansofglion

Jude Glion student from Lebanon

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December 11, 2018

glionhospitalityschool Hello ! My name is Paul and I am from Tours 1 !! After 3 years studying engineering in Canada 2 , I decided to change my daily routine. I switched my physics and mechanic’s classes to hospitality management! I am now in semester 6 in Glion and still in love with this field of studies. From an international competition in New York to amazing internships around the world, the school really gives us all the tools to succeed in our preferred industry 🌍 . Through classes, events and committees you get to connect with so many international students and staff that at the end of the day, become your family. This is the Glion Spirit 👌 ! #humansofglion

Paul Glion student from France

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December 18, 2018

glionhospitalityschool Meet the Humans behind Humans of Glion ~ Hello everyone, it’s Alanoud! People think that I’m really quiet, until they get to know me...🤭 I can name a few things that make me happy, starting from ice cream to stepping on crunchy leaves to dancing, but there’s nothing that I love more than putting a smile on people’s faces!

Being away from home 6might not be so easy for me, but I regain my strength through my pride of representing hijabis 🧕 My hijab plays a big role in my life and is part of my identity. It empowers me to act the way that I do, and is one of my biggest sources of confidence.

In the future I’d like to be CEO of my own company, but being the person that I am, you’d never really know what to expect. So who knows, I might be heading towards another adventure 😉🤷 #humansofglion

Alanoud Glion student from Saudi Arabia

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December 18, 2018

glionhospitalityschool Meet the Humans behind Humans of Glion ~ Hello everyone, it’ Sandra, one of the members of the marketing team! I have the chance to work with some of our Student Ambassadors here in Glion who are responsible for our Instagram channel, and I am very proud of their amazing work! ✨

Being double Glion alumna (BBA & MSc) and currently working for this great university, Glion is deeply in my DNA. I do my best to share the Glion Spirit with every member of our small international family and pass the word about it everywhere around the world. The biggest pleasure and award for me is seeing the students evolve through the semesters and become the true industry leaders that we hope for them to be, and I will keep doing my best to support them in this transformation! #humansofglion

Sandra Glion alumna & staff from Serbia

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December 18, 2018

glionhospitalityschool Meet the Humans behind Humans of Glion ~ Hello everyone ! My name is Clotilde Fonteny (call me Clo) and I am French ; A year ago, I finished my bachelor’s degree in Canada < and I was preparing to come to Glion= Today, our master class has one day left before finishing classes and almost less than one month before graduating 🎓The experience of being part of the Glion Family professionally equipped me with the competences in a field which was completely new to me. At this point in time, I am ready to leave Glion and start a professional career in London ? taking with me lots of projects, ambitions, and great memories #GlionSpirit I am also the student behind all these posts with the help of Sandra & Alanoud and we can’t wait to receive more of your pictures and stories✨ #HumansofGlion

Clotilde Glion student from France

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December 25, 2018

glionhospitalityschool Yooo whats up? My name is Herb Jones and I am from The Gambia (first Gambian ever in Glion) 🙌 . I have lived and grown up in 9 different countries B C D E F G H I J I am currently doing the dual MBA/MSc program. I am lucky to be part of a small class with everyone having a variety of professional experiences and academic backgrounds as well. I consider myself to be a very awesome dude who loves making people laugh and have a good time. Prior to joining the program I was working in the UAE for close to 6 years and I really enjoyed that experience. I am enjoying my experience in Glion and the program is awesome. In the future, I want to do whatever I can to make a difference in the lives of people and be an inspiration for future African leaders. #humansofglion

Herbert Glion student from The Gambia

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December 25, 2018

glionhospitalityschool Greetings, my name is Martha, and I’m Honduran K I completed my Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism, specializing in adventure tourism. I did intensive internships at Disney and worked for 5 years at the Hotel Honduras Maya.

A year ago, I decided to continue following my passion for the hospitality industry, which is how I ended up at Glion. In February I’ll be graduating as a Master’s student 👩🎓 with a specialization in Hotel Development and Finance. Thanks to Glion and my MSc peers, I have become part of a multicultural heartwarming family. I am immensely blessed to have the opportunity to develop great and diverse relationships and networks. #glionspirit #humansofglion

Martha Glion student from Honduras

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December 25, 2018

glionhospitalityschool Hey, I’m Jeremy from Australia and Canada! N O I’m in my last semester doing event specialization 🎓 In my specialization, we have had to do assessments such as the economic impact of a existing event and how to measure the client’s satisfaction. Some of our major courses include developing strategic relationships in events, achieving customer and client satisfaction, creating an event experience and analysing the economics of event management. I like the events specialization because it helps me learn how to work effectively as a team player; it makes you learn that effective communication is important and it has been interesting for me. There is also a fun aspect which I like about the specialization, as it’s important to be flexible in the workplace. #humansofglion

Jeremy Glion student from Australia & Canada

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