Dear Students,
As we embark on another academic year at PCSTI, I am filled with immense pride and excitement for the opportunities that lie ahead. Having spent 14 remarkable years working aboard cruise liners as a sous chef, I understand firsthand the allure and potential of a career in the cruise line industry.
The world of cruise ships is not just a job; it’s an adventure, a lifestyle, and an opportunity for personal and professional growth unlike any other. My experiences navigating the culinary wonders of the high seas have taught me invaluable lessons in teamwork, adaptability, and innovation.
I encourage each and every one of you to consider a career in the cruise line industry. Whether your passion lies in hospitality, culinary arts, management, or entertainment, there is a place for you aboard these floating marvels.
As your Director, I am committed to providing guidance, support, and resources to help you pursue your dreams of working in the cruise line industry. Together, let’s set sail towards a future filled with endless possibilities.
Fair winds and following seas,
Ram Pravesh
Director, PCSTI
Having embarked on an educational journey rooted in excellence, I began my schooling at Gurunanak Academy in Dehradun.
Fueled by a passion for hospitality, I pursued a Diploma in Hotel Management from IHM Lucknow, laying the groundwork for my career.
In 2016, I seized the opportunity for growth with a lateral entry into the BHM program at Uttarakhand University, broadening my horizons within the field. Subsequently, I further honed my expertise by completing an MHM at Sanghai University from 2017 to 2019, delving deeper into the intricacies of hotel management.
Presently, my academic odyssey continues as a dedicated PhD Research Scholar at Vivekanand Global University, a pursuit initiated in 2023, where I endeavor to contribute meaningfully to the realm of hospitality through rigorous research and innovation.
Reflecting on my professional trajectory, 2016 marked the inception of HM College, a testament to my unwavering commitment to fostering employment opportunities for aspiring youths within the hospitality sphere.
Observing a dearth of job prospects and placements for students in Dehradun, I resolved to bridge this gap, driven by the vision to revolutionize the cruise management sector—a premium domain often overlooked due to limited awareness and understanding.
The path wasn’t devoid of sacrifices; forsaking a lucrative job worth 6 lakhs and turning away from the allure of Canada, I remained steadfast in my pursuit, propelled by an unyielding determination to realize my vision.
The journey was arduous, testing the resilience of both myself and my family, yet anchored in unwavering resolve, I remained resolute in my mission to redefine the landscape of cruise line opportunities for students.
In the tapestry of life, every thread represents a moment of sacrifice, every choice a testament to our convictions.
For me, the call of the hospitality industry echoed not just in the realms of academia but in the hearts of those yearning for opportunity.
As I navigate the currents of academia and industry, my vision remains clear—to illuminate the path for aspiring hospitality professionals, to ignite the flames of possibility where once there was only obscurity.
In the relentless pursuit of excellence, I stand poised to unlock the doors of opportunity, to empower the dreams of tomorrow’s leaders, and to sculpt a future where the seas of opportunity stretch boundless before us.
