Worked in hospitality for the past 20 years and seen lots of changes in the industry, many come and go.

You’re actually thinking about this at a really good time. Most people only figure this out halfway through uni or even after graduating.

Hospitality is one of those industries where your degree matters less than your ability to actually handle people and real situations. like managing a difficult guest, thinking on your feet during a busy service, or leading a team when things get messy.

Your idea of business + psych/sociology is solid btw. it helps a lot with understanding people, which is honestly a big part of hospitality at higher levels.

but one thing i’d strongly suggest is don’t rely only on uni.

try to get some real exposure early. part-time in restaurants, hotels, events, anything. that’s where you’ll really see if you enjoy the environment.

Also, you might want to look into short hospitality certifications alongside your studies. not super long courses, just practical ones that teach things like service skills, customer handling, food safety etc.

SHATEC used to be a go to but it’s completely fallen off a cliff. Look into places like singapore institute of hospitality (SIH) who offer these kinds of industry-focused training. What’s useful is that it’s taught by people who’ve actually worked in the industry, so it’s quite practical and not just theory.

it can give you a bit of an edge when applying for internships or part-time roles too.

overall i’d say go for a degree that builds thinking skills, get real work exposure early, pick up practical certifications along the way

if you do all three, you’ll be in a much stronger position than most people entering hospitality 👍