Julia Albrecht
Graduate, PhD Tourism
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From Münster in North-west Germany, Julia Albrecht arrived in New Zealand in late 2005 with two suitcases, an Otago Postgraduate Scholarship and ready for an adventure. Now based in Wellington, and lecturing in tourism management at Victoria University, Julia calls New Zealand home.
When researching potential universities, Julia became aware of the reputation of the University of Otago, Dunedin as a city and the Tourism Department in particular.
“With a background in geography, regional development and political sciences, tourism management emerged as an interest.”
Studying a PhD in Tourism at Otago proved to be a sure-fire way to balance academic pursuits with a good dose of the great outdoors. Julia’s fieldwork took her to the Catlins and Stewart Island, where she met many remarkable people living in the rugged Southland region.
Whilst completing her PhD Julia was able to work as an Assistant Lecturer in the Tourism Department, and the experience reinforced her dream of an academic career in tourism. This dream proved easier to achieve that expected, with two jobs being offered to Julia even before graduation.
Her advice to those considering a PhD in Tourism at Otago – do it, you will have no regrets.
“I had a great research experience, a great time all round.”