Statement of Purpose

With this statement of purpose, I would be able to share my clear and vital intentions about
pursuing my proposed program, that is Tourism and Travel Management at Holland College, Prince
Edward Island, Canada in September 2022 .

My name is Harvinder Kaur, residing in Kurukshetra, Haryana. I was born on 1st November 2002, and
hold a passport no. U7806100. In this current scenario, the tourism sector is growing day by day, as
per various studies; the industry is expected to create over 45 million jobs in India by 2025. So, I
found this course lucrative in terms of future prospects in all ways.

Academic Background:
● Matriculation: I completed my Secondary Education from the Central Board of Secondary
Education in 2018 with 78.83%.
● Senior Secondary Education: I have done my Senior Secondary from the same Board in 2020
with 93.4% from the arts stream, so as to get broader picture about the tourism industry.
● Certificate: After completing my 12th, to get completely sure that tourism industry is the one
in which I want my career to be in, I completed a Certification in Tourism Management in
2021 & was awarded ‘A Grade’ by EDU India Foundation which is fully accredited by
International accreditation organization (IAO), USA.
● Language efficiency Test: I took my IELTS on 20 th February 2021 and got an overall band
score of 6.5 and within each module Listening-7.5, Reading-6.5, Writing-6.5 and Speaking-
6.0

Personal and Academic Achievements:

My achievements and accomplishments are the one that makes me happy and proud.
Some of my academic achievements have been listed below:

● A+ Grades: My first academic achievement is that I have completed my education till now
with A+ grades throughout. It is the greatest achievement of my life.

● Admission in my chosen career: My second greatest academic achievement is that I have

successfully got admission to my desired career. My mother is proud of me.

● Scholarship : I had been awarded a scholarship worth INR 10,000 based on marks obtained
in my high school.

● Leadership in the classroom: I was selected as a class monitor in my high school for two
consecutive years which is also a personal achievement for me as it helped me to obtain
 leadership quality which is a great personality trait. As a leader, integrity, confidence and
decision making are some of the characteristics that I have acquired.

Relevancy of Tourism and Travel Management with previous education:

Since my childhood, I have had a keen interest in travelling because whenever I got a chance to
travel, I never denied it, so having interest in travel always fascinates me towards exploring the
different places of my area. Further, when I started studying Geography and History, I got to know
about several destinations in INDIA which are famous as tourist places, such as- Taj Mahal, Hawa
Mahal, Ajanta & Ellora caves and many more. Later in my senior secondary, I studied units of
Geography and History like-Human Development, Transport and communication, human geography,
Through the Eyes of Travellers, Perceptions of Society, Colonialism and the Countryside: Exploring
Official Archives, and more, which provided me with the knowledge regarding the society and its
culture. After my senior secondary, I used to search more options throughout the world for my
future prospective, I searched various international sources where I got to know more and more
about the tourism sector which is countable as number one industry worldwide and I found in
WTTC’s Economic Impact 2019 report, India’s Travel and Tourism GDP contribution grew by 4.9%,
which was the third highest after China & Philippines. Therefore, I started researching deeply and
started certificate course to gain knowledge about this field specifically, in which I studied about-
History of Tourism, Event Management, Travel and Tour Operation, Culture and Cultivation, etc.
which all was enough for me to get a brief glance of the industry and made my interest grew by two-
folds. But this course being of 6-months, was just an opportunity for me to get an introduction to
this field specifically, therefore, there is still need to gain more advance knowledge and skills as I
have studied it briefly and theoretically only.
Hence, my previous education is fully related to what I’ll be studying in this course and my previous
knowledge will act as a foundation for me to understand the advance level of topics in the program
that I have applied for in a better manner.

Reason for choosing Tourism and Travel Management:

I have been passionate about tourism and travel, and I knew I wanted to pursue a career in this
industry. I chose this course as I felt genuine excitement about the opportunities that would become
available to me during the course. One of the most important advantages of taking up an
international tourism course is that I will have the chance to get a deep understanding of global
affairs and international relations. The proof of the international tourism industry’s expansion lies in
the fact that today, there are a handful of categories under tourism – eco-tourism, medical tourism,
agro-tourism, adventure tourism, etc. Tourism and Travel Management course will enable me to
become a part of the fastest growing sector and will help me to contribute to the largest service
sector. This will provide me a platform to develop and promote tourism and to maintain the
competitiveness of India as a tourist destination .

Beneficial Aspects of studying Tourism and Travel Management:

Tourism is a major industry in the service sector, and it is growing year by year. By 2024, global
travel business is forecasted to reach up to 2.1 trillion. Travel and Tourism offers countless
opportunities to pursue career paths in different areas, such as – tour group operator, being a guide
for high-end travel, tourist information centre manager, travel agency manager, etc. The tourism
industry is all about cultivating relationships and making connections with people. I will have the
opportunity to get educated among different cultures and customs that I will find helpful throughout
my career in the tourism industry. Tourism will teach me about things that are not exclusive to this
industry. It touches upon many others, such as - Negotiation, Sustainability, Event Planning,
decision making, etc. Therefore, I will gain skills that I can use in several fields. Tourism is an industry
that has opportunity to create change, help economies, preserve history/culture, and achieve
balance and prosperity for communities. If I study Travel and Tourism, I will get to learn the positive
impacts that mindful travelling can have on society. I’m sure about the facts that I will meet new
people that will leave lasting impression on me and vice-versa. Also, I will make memories which I
will treasure all my life and will enrich the lives of others by creating such experiences that leave
lasting impressions.

Reason for choosing Canada:

To stand out here, in India, I need to hold a internationally recognised tourism diploma from a highly
developed country like Canada. Also, it is a fact that Canada is the epicentre of world tourism. When
I compared the USA, Australia and Canada, I realised that Canada is much more affordable option.
According to the World University Rankings, Canada has 4 top best student cities in world. Quality
and internationally recognized degree, cost effective studies, safe destination of study and
welcoming & multicultural environment- which I found in Canada, thereby making it one of the
favoured destinations among Indian and other international students to study in Canada. It is
renowned for its research-intensive universities. Canada is one of the most popular travel
destinations in the world. As the fastest-growing industries in Canada, Tourism studies have
emerged as number one choice for students who wish to explore unique lifestyles. These travel
and tourism courses are best suited for people who are interested in travelling, and have a passion
for new cultures and cuisines. Thus, travel and tourism courses in Canada would help in enriching
my knowledge while providing me an opportunity to learn from the best in the world.

Reason for selecting Holland College:

Holland College is an internationally recognized leader in hands-on, skills-based training. Holland
College offers more than 65 full-time vocational training programs and 70 degrees in 13 campuses
and centres across a wide range of fields. It has more than 160 program-specific agreements in place
with universities and colleges across Canada, the United States, and abroad. The college Diploma &
Credential Programs have gained international recognition with their mix of theoretical, competency-
based, and hands-on, skills-based training. Holland College is a publicly funded post-secondary
institution with certification ISO 9001:2008 and its programs are nationally accredited.

Moreover, Tourism and Travel Management Program at Holland College offer 250 hours of an
internship between May and October which will help me to gain practical skills and knowledge
about my career path. It also includes an international study tour which will provide an insight into
the real working environment of the industry and an opportunity to understand activities in the
field.

Scope and Career prospects in Indian Market after completing my education:

The tourism industry is known for career opportunities and the perks that it comes with.

India is large market for travel and tourism. It offers a diverse portfolio of niche tourism products -
cruises, adventure, medical, wellness, sports, MICE, eco-tourism, film, rural and religious tourism.
India has been recognized as destination for spiritual tourism for domestic & international tourist.
● According to data, the travel and tourism sector generated INR 14.1 trillion (USD208.9 billion) in
2016, which is the world's 7th largest in terms of absolute size; the sum is equivalent to 9.6% of
India’s GDP.
● The scope of travel and tourism is truly immense: in the last six years, it has created 11 million
jobs and has the potential to create another 37 million jobs (estimated by the NSSO, Ministry
of Tourism) of the 120 million projected requirement by 2020.
After completion of my overall education in Canada, I will return back to my home country, and I
foresee myself working with top tourism companies of my country such as Thomas Cook Ltd (India),
Cox & Kings Ltd, MakeMyTrip, Yatra Online Pvt Ltd, and etcetera on the various designations as
Travel Consultant, Tourism Researcher, Tourism Marketing Manager, Front Office Operation
Manager, and many more with annual income of INR 10,00,000- INR 12,00,000 as per job
portals.co.in. Besides that, I want to become a travel writer or a blogger to explore renowned places
of the world and my home country as well.

About my Family and sponsoring details:

I am living in a nuclear family with my mother and two siblings. My father's name is Mr. Sukhwinder
Singh, who has been expired. My mother's name is Mrs. Manpreet Kaur, who is running a Boutique
business in my hometown. Moreover, my elder sister’s name is Dr. Amandeep Kaur, who is a
Physiotherapist, and my younger brother, Mr. Purneet Singh is a student. I belong to a well-
established family, and my mother and sister will be taking care of complete expenses in Canada.

Financially, my family will be responsible for funding my studies in Canada. My mother has already
paid my one-year fee of CAD...... and also deposited a GIC of CAD 10,002 to cover my one year
expenses. Also, my family will provide the next year fees and living expenses through their annual
income of INR 9, 55,480 and savings.

Strong Reason of Returning:

• Family Ties: I share an unbreakable bond with my family, and they are always my first priority . My
mother is an ideal for me because I always found her as a courageous lady who has done great
things in her life. After my father's death, she faced many challenges as a single mother of three
children. I would like to say I am indebted to my mother for all wisdom and comfort she has
provided me to date. She inspires me to study hard in the future and become her sense of pride in
her old age. That bond always gives us strength so I never want to break that bond with my family
and after my studies I will return to them to make that strong bond even stronger in future.

• Economic Circumstances: If I talk about family’s economic circumstances, my family is

economically well-established in my home country as my mother and elder sister are working and
independent with fixed annual incomes. My family has property in the form of residential and
business that worth million, which justifies my definite return to my home after the completion of
my education. Hence, there is no doubt that after returning back to my home country I will have a
prosperous career, and I can live a comfortable and peaceful life with my family.

• Career ties: In FY20, the tourism sector in India accounted for 39 million jobs, which was 8.0% of
the total employment in the country. By 2029, it is expected to account for about 53 million jobs.
With this kind of lucrative opportunities in my own nation after having enough international
exposure, I would definitely come back to my family where I can enjoy and experience fruitful career
prospects.
In the end, I am confident that education from Canada will provide invaluable experiences and an
excellent opportunity to achieve my career goals. Once again I would like to show my gratitude
towards your kind and cooperative behaviour. As I have given all the required information about my
vision of further education abroad, I am waiting for your positive response in regard to my
application.

Thank you and regards,

Harvinder Kaur