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Olivia from Ireland

The trip home was good, I am happy to be home but I miss the warm weather. Loads of rain here.

I really enjoyed my trip to Tenerife and my work placement.
The spa I worked in, Iberostar Sensations, was amazing. I was so lucky to be placed in this spa. The staff were friendly and helpful and I was shown loads of new techniques which I cannot wait to put in to practice here at home. I gained lots of experience which has helped given me confidence to work in a spa or salon. Some of my work colleagues had poor English and I in turn have poor Spanish so it was a little harder to communicate but they still tried, as did I.
When the spa was quiet, I would practice massage or else hand out brochures by the pool, the hotel was also amazing.
I also helped with other jobs like cleaning, laundry, preparation of the spa, greeting guests and also taking appointments. I worked 6 hours a day and my hours were 10-4 or 2-8.
Each day I received my lunch at the hotel, which was great as it saved me the expense and the food was lovely. Another perk.

The apartment complex, HG Christian Sur, were clean and had good facilities including two pools, nearby supermarket and taxi rank or bus stop to get to work. There are two small mini markets right beside the complex and also a cafe on the grounds, which serves good food, and it is cheap too.
The beach is only 10 minutes away and Las Americas is a 10-15 minute walk or a 5 minute taxi ride.

Although I was sick whilst I was away, Marivi was so helpful, giving me instructions on visiting the hospital or medical centre, I chose to go to the hospital, where I was seen instantly with a diagnosis of a chest infection. I was put on a nebuliser and then given my prescription. Marivi was so kind to meet me at the hospital and take me to the pharmacy and then home.
I did have to pay €92 for the hospital fee and medication and my insurance did not cover this as the client has to pay the first €125 of any claim.

The only thing I disliked during the whole trip was relying on buses or taxis. I missed my car at home, but this was my only complaint. We also had cockroaches in our apartment but we had plenty of laughs trying to get rid of them.

I made great friends and great memories on this trip and I am very grateful I got the chance to go.
It is a great opportunity for students.

Thank you for everything whilst over in Tenerife, ye are both very helpful and friendly, and provide a great service.