Among the centrists of the “Artusi” hotel institute in Forlimpopoli is Francesco Cavallaccio. “I am 19 years old and I consider myself a normal guy, who loves spending time with friends but also carving out a few moments for himself – he tells about himself -. Introducing myself to new people I tend to be shy, but once I get to know him I can also become quite talkative. In my free time I like to do relaxing activities, like reading a book or watching a movie (of which I also try to write small reviews) and, when the weather is nice, I sometimes go out with my camera to take some pictures at the nature”.
Francesco, he graduated with full marks. Did you expect this result?
Personally, I’ve always hoped for a little bit. It was the result I had been aiming for since the beginning of the year, so I tried to give my best so that I could get closer to this goal.
Did he have to sacrifice hobbies or passions?
Obviously there have been some tougher periods, in which I had to partially abandon some of my passions (the list of films I want to see is now huge), but in general I don’t think I have made more sacrifices than in other years.
He specializes in “room and sales services”. Why did you choose this address?
I had enrolled in the Hospitality with the idea of doing food and wine but, already from the second lesson, it was clear that it was not my field. The kitchen environment is too chaotic for my tastes, unlike the dining room, where grace and problem solving skills must be combined, always paying the utmost attention to the customer. The contact with people and the great organization required are other points in favor that led me to choose this address.
Tell us about the moments that preceded the exam ….
Although I was aware that I had done everything possible to prepare myself, the pre-exam anxiety was not lacking. A few minutes before entering I realized that my throat was very dry and that I couldn’t say a word, so I ran to find a bottle of water so I could take the exam. Fortunately, after I started, the anxiety took a back seat and I was able to fully enjoy the moment.
And what did you feel after the test?
As soon as I left the classroom I felt a mixture of satisfaction and liberation. I was very happy with the exam I had just taken and, finally, the pressure built up unconsciously in the previous weeks was starting to subside. It was a great time and I really appreciated being able to share them with my family and friends.
He graduated in the covid era. What will he regret not having experienced in the last year and a half?
Needless to go around it too much, the covid has taken away many possibilities for everyone, especially us guys. The fact of not being able to live sociality as before was quite destabilizing; the fourth and fifth years are the best times when you just want to be able to go out, go to parties and laugh and joke with friends. Also I couldn’t even do the overseas education trip with the class, I think this is my biggest regret. I hope to have the opportunity to recover, at least in part, these moments of life.
What will it do in the coming months?
I will devote the next few months to studying to enter university. For some time I would like to be able to enter the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, so I am preparing myself on the subjects of the test. I am perfectly aware of the fact that it is not an easy path, starting from the entrance test, which is why I also thought of a possible plan B which, in case I fail to enter the ranking this year, allows me to try the year again. next with more study behind him. It is an idea that is quite different from my current course of study but, after thinking about it for some time, I realized that it is what I would like to do in the future and even my professors have all shown themselves to be very understanding, encouraging me to try this Street.
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