Life at SHMS

Part of the SHMS education is the experience of interacting with students from more than 60 countries living and studying together on campus. Although the study programme is intensive, there still remains time to enjoy the wealth of leisure activities that Switzerland offers. The school arranges various recreational and sports activities for the students, as well as many trips to the nearby European countries.

Accommodation

During the academic term students are accommodated in the magnificent Caux-Palace built originally as a five-star hotel. Students can choose between the following options:

• Double or Single Standard Room located in either the main building or an annex. Shared bath.
• Double or Single Deluxe Room located in the main building with an ensuite bath and a view on the Lake of Geneva.
• Double or Single Superior Deluxe Room located in the main building with an ensuite bath, view on the Lake of Geneva, TV, Video, Hi-Fi.

All rooms have phones with a direct line for incoming calls. For a small deposit, the phone line can also be used for outgoing calls and internet access.

Meals

Full-board is included seven days a week – three meals a day on weekdays and two meals at weekends. Meals can be taken in either the self-service buffet restaurant, the French Petit Palais restaurant, or the East Meets West restaurant.

Facilities

• Spacious Classrooms
• Demonstration Theatre
• Large Production and Training
• 2 training restaurants – Le Petit Palais and Trendz
• Reception Desk
• Computer room with 45 terminals providing free internet and email access
• Front Desk Training Unit
• Language Training Lab
• Library with free internet access in an international university network
• Graphic Design Studio for Class Projects
• Conrad Theatre
• Main Theatre

Recreation Facilities

• Cinema with satellite TV and videos
• CNN Lounge
• Internet Centre
• Internet Cafe with a 24-hour free internet access
• Recreation room with Table Tennis and Pool Table
• Sports Club
• Student Lounge Grotto with Discotheque
• Coffee Beans Bar
• Chunky Burger Fast Food
• Epicerie Shop
• Student Kitchen

  Social Club and Students Committee

The Students Committee was founded in order to promote student interest and participation in all aspects of the school and to promote social and sporting activities. Representatives are elected from each class and meet on a regular basis, organizing a wide range of activities, cultural events and excursions in the evening or during weekends. These include ski trips, international evenings, parties and gatherings every Friday and Saturday nights. Many events are fully or partially funded by the school. Sports teams are also organized by the social manager each semester. During the academic term, students are provided with free passes for unlimited use of the Panorama Train to Montreux.

Sports, Leisure, and Excursions

A programme of excursions, many of which are related to the hospitality industry, is arranged each term. The costs for official school excursions and professional visits are included in the course fees.

The school campus provides the following sports:

Tennis, Volleyball, Basketball, Football, Horse Riding, Mountain Biking, Hiking, Sailing, Windsurfing, Water Skiing, Swimming, Ice Skating, Fitness

Leisure Activities

Parties, Discotheques, Karaoke, International Nights, Satellite TV Room, Students Bar, Students Lounge, Coffee Shop, Concerts, Discostheques, Cinemas

School Centre

The BA and MA students finish their last term in the School Centre located in the magnificent Hotel Miramonte which is 5 minutes from Montreux centre. The infrastructure includes: special halls, deluxe rooms, internet access, library, Riviera restaurant, students lounge, study room, recreation room, volleyball, basketball, Jacuzzi, sauna.