Students have less than two weeks to apply for the chance at a paid internship at Walt Disney World.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe University of Florida\/Walt Disney World Internship Program is an excellent opportunity for students to obtain firsthand, on-the-job training from the premier tourism and entertainment employer in the world,\u201d says Michael Pisaric, Chair of the Department of Geography and Tourism Studies.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe opportunity to spend six months in Florida, studying at the University of Florida and working at Walt Disney World would be the highlight of any student\u2019s academic program.\u201d<\/p>\n
Brock is one of only four post-secondary institutions in Canada to participate in this partnership.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe University of Florida-Walt Disney World Internship Program is a great opportunity to take some courses abroad and also gain employability skills and experience through the internship at Walt Disney World,\u201d says Jesse Barraza, Manager of International Learning Programs. \u201cStudents will benefit by expanding their lifelong learning skills, working in a globalized workplace and cultivating a sense of purpose and agency.\u201d<\/p>\n
Fourth-year Tourism and Management Co-op student Maddy Fraser, originally from Calgary, has traded in her earmuffs for Mickey Mouse ears this winter. She was drawn to the program for its opportunity to work at a tourism hotspot, and says she is gaining \u201ccrucial skills and\u00a0knowledge about tourism\u201d in part because she has had the chance to work in both attractions and merchandise.<\/p>\n
Fraser has also been enjoying the perks of being a cast member. \u201cIt\u2019s awesome to enjoy all the festivals and grand\u00a0openings\u00a0that Disney has\u00a0going on,\u201d she says. \u201cFor instance, a new land opened in Hollywood Studios, the much-anticipated\u00a0Star Wars: Galaxy\u2019s Edge, and cast\u00a0members were able to preview it before the rest of the public.\u201d<\/p>\n