"Hostelworld is a leading global online travel platform specializing in hostel bookings. I developed predictive models for traveler churn & lifetime value to optimize ad bidding and drive business growth. I also designed NLP embedding vectors on travelers’ behavior & preference data to enhance machine learning inference."
Chen Li's story
System Design and Management grad student Chen Li shared that her favorite part of her experience was the chance to explore professional opportunities in a truly global setting. She worked at Hostelworld and had first-hand experience working in an international work environment.
"Working at Hostelworld offered me my first deep immersion into a truly international work environment, and it taught me valuable lessons about collaborating across different countries and cultures. I also noticed cultural differences in communication styles and problem-solving approaches, which taught me to listen, adapt, and respect diverse perspectives to build stronger collaboration."Chen Li
Major and Class Year
System Design and Management, Graduate student
MISTI program
Internship
Location
Portugal
Host
Hostelworld