International Work Experience

Deadline: December 1

Program Overview

Experience the Magic of Disney and gain valuable hospitality & customer service work experience at the "Happiest Place on Earth".

Students in BBM will have the opportunity to attend courses delivered by the University of Florida and participate in an internship at Walt Disney World® to learn directly from some of the most talented entertainment and guest service professionals in the industry.

Program Details

Eligibility Requirements: 

    • Full-time students enrolled in BBM and will be in Semester 7 in Summer 2024
    • Have a minimum program GPA of 2.5 and be in good academic standing
    • Open to both domestic and international students
    • Be receptive to Disney Look guidelines

 To be considered for this opportunity, you must submit a complete application which includes:

Location: Orlando, Florida, U.S.A

 

Language of Instruction: English

 

Term: May - December 2024 

May - June 2024: Virtual classes delivered by University of Florida.

July 8 - December 12, 2024: Virtual class and in-person Internship at Walt Disney World.

Accommodation: Students will stay at Disney Housing - Flamingo Crossing Village.  

 

The program starts with courses conducted virtually by the University of Florida and then continues to an internship at Walt Disney World.

May - June 2024: 

      • Introduction to F&B Management (online)
      • Theme Park & Attractions Management (online)

July - December 2024: 

      • Lodging & Operations Management (online)
      • Internship/Co-Op Work Term at Walt Disney World (in-person)

 

Internship: Students will have the opportunity to work at any one of Walt Disney Themed Parks, Resorts or recreational areas including water parks, studios and Disney Springs Locations. 

Hours: 30 - 37.5 hours/week

Wage: $16.00 USD/hour

Additional Information can be found here.

See 2024 Factsheet by University of Florida here.

Fees and Funding

Program Fees: $4,200 (USD)

See what's included and excluded here.

Seneca provides up to $2,500 in funding to accepted students to offset the program fee.

Funding is awarded automatically upon application. No additional funding application is required. 

Course Credits

Upon completion of this program, students will receive credits for: 

Timeline

Application Deadline: 

December 1, 2023

Acceptance Date: 

2 weeks after the deadline

Pre-Departure Orientation

Approx. 2 months pre-trip

Return Debrief

Approx. 1 month post-trip

 

Partner Institution

With 10 faculty members, four research centers, and dozens of publications every year, the Department of Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management at UF offers the highest quality of education to prepare for management and leadership positions inside and outside of the travel and tourism industry.

Student Experience

Notice

Traveling students must adhere to all jurisdictional guidelines and/or regulations of their host country and host institution. All accepted students are responsible for ensuring they meet the entry and exit requirements of their destination country. This information is subject to change at any time.

Seneca relies on the Government of Canada’s (GOC) Travel Advice and Advisories and the associated risk level for each destination to assess whether students should engage in an overseas activity. While we make every effort to prepare students for a successful trip overseas, circumstances may arise that are beyond our control.

Students who accept to participate on a global learning opportunity must accept as a condition of participation the possibility that the program may be cancelled or terminated early due to concerns over the safety and security of students. If cancellation or termination occurs, we will refund any payments you have made and withdraw any disbursed grants. Participants may encounter additional and unexpected financial and academic implications. Seneca will work to mitigate negative implications to the best of its ability. 

International Students are required to meet with an immigration specialist to ensure their program of study and/or study permit will not be negatively impacted by travelling abroad. This must take place as soon as possible in the application process. Immigration specialists can be reached at theservicehub@senecacollege.ca

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