{"id":14701,"date":"2026-01-16T13:05:54","date_gmt":"2026-01-16T12:05:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ferrieres-paris.com\/?post_type=insights&#038;p=14701"},"modified":"2026-01-16T13:11:31","modified_gmt":"2026-01-16T12:11:31","slug":"studying-at-ferrieres-the-dream-of-ximena-ramirez-from-el-salvador","status":"publish","type":"insights","link":"https:\/\/ferrieres-paris.devsecureweb.com\/en\/insights\/studying-at-ferrieres-the-dream-of-ximena-ramirez-from-el-salvador\/","title":{"rendered":"Studying at Ferri\u00e8res: the dream of Ximena Ram\u00edrez from El Salvador"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"bsf_rt_marker\"><\/div> <p>Ximena Ram\u00edrez, 18, from El Salvador, shares her experience of her first year studying for a Bachelor&#8217;s degree in Hospitality Management at Ferri\u00e8res Hospitality &amp; Luxury Management School. Ximena had always dreamed of studying abroad, and France particularly appealed to her for its culture, history and gastronomy. When Ximena discovered Ferri\u00e8res online, she immediately knew that it was the ideal school to combine her passion for hospitality and gastronomy with an academic environment of excellence. <\/p> <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/ferrieres-paris.devsecureweb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/article-ximena-2-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14702\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ferrieres-paris.devsecureweb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/article-ximena-2-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ferrieres-paris.devsecureweb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/article-ximena-2-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ferrieres-paris.devsecureweb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/article-ximena-2-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ferrieres-paris.devsecureweb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/article-ximena-2-1-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/ferrieres-paris.devsecureweb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/article-ximena-2-1.jpg 1309w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure> <p><\/p> <p>Upon her arrival, Ximena was impressed by the setting: the Ch\u00e2teau and its facilities made her feel like she was in a film, with every detail reflecting the elegance and prestige of the school. But beyond the decor, it was the welcome that made the biggest impression on her. Despite the language barrier, she felt welcome and supported from the moment she began the admissions process. \u2018They have always been extremely kind to me,\u2019 she explains, \u2018so when I arrived, I already felt at ease.\u2019 <\/p> <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/ferrieres-paris.devsecureweb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/article-ximena-3-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14704\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ferrieres-paris.devsecureweb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/article-ximena-3-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ferrieres-paris.devsecureweb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/article-ximena-3-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ferrieres-paris.devsecureweb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/article-ximena-3-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ferrieres-paris.devsecureweb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/article-ximena-3-1-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/ferrieres-paris.devsecureweb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/article-ximena-3-1.jpg 1275w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure> <p><\/p> <p>For Ximena, the most rewarding aspect of Ferri\u00e8res is the practical sessions, particularly in the kitchen. She emphasises that the combination of theory and practice allows students to prepare effectively for their future careers. \u2018It&#8217;s extremely important to be able to apply theory in a real-world context,\u2019 she adds. This educational approach perfectly reflects Ferri\u00e8res&#8217; philosophy: a balance between academic learning and practical experience. <\/p> <p>Ximena encourages international students to take the plunge, even if they don&#8217;t speak French. In her opinion, Ferri\u00e8res offers not only a unique learning environment, but also a rich human experience, where everyone feels welcome and supported. <\/p> ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ximena Ram\u00edrez, 18, from El Salvador, shares her experience of her first year studying for a Bachelor&#8217;s degree in Hospitality Management at Ferri\u00e8res Hospitality &amp; Luxury Management School. 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