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Sierra Searing

Sierra Searing

Hostels Lanka

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Sierra's work combines: Travel, Environment & Nature, and Working with Others

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Day In The Life

Hostel Manager

I run a hostel for backpackers in Sri Lanka.

Skills & Education

Here's the path I took:

  • High School

    St. Clare's International School

  • Bachelor's Degree

    International Business/Trade/Commerce

    Carleton University

Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be a Lodging Managers:

High School

Bachelor's Degree: International Business/Trade/Commerce

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Life & Career Milestones

My path in life took a while to figure out

  • 1.

    First I did an exchange in middle school to England.

  • 2.

    Then I volunteered teaching English in Spain.

  • 3.

    Then I moved to England for boarding school without my family.

  • 4.

    Then I did a degree in International Business, which took me on a year abroad to Chile.

  • 5.

    Then I got a job in a big hotel working at the front desk.

  • 6.

    Then I decided that wasn't the best atmosphere for me and I moved half way across the world.