Advertising-IMC students Jessica Dunning (22) and Erica Mason (21) have been accepted into the Disney Florida State University International program for this coming summer. The girls will be not only representing St. Lawrence College but all of Canada while learning extensive tourism & hospitality training along with working at the infamous Disney World resort in Orlando, Florida.
Imagine an education with a diploma from St. Lawrence College, a certificate from Florida State University, and academic training experience from the Walt Disney Resort itself. The course combines an unparalleled learning experience at one of the top hospitality schools in the United States with paid training and an opportunity to make friends from all over the globe. The program is only open to students in Business, Hospitality, and General Arts and Science.
Imagine an education with a diploma from St. Lawrence College, a certificate from Florida State University, and academic training experience from the Walt Disney Resort itself. The course combines an unparalleled learning experience at one of the top hospitality schools in the United States with paid training and an opportunity to make friends from all over the globe. The program is only open to students in Business, Hospitality, and General Arts and Science.
Along with 12 other students from the Kingston Campus and other from the Brockville and Cornwall as well the girls will spend 10 days in Tallahassee, Florida gaining vast knowledge on intercultural communication and service leadership. Next they travel to Orlando, Florida where participants will live ‘on campus’ for 6 months working in customer service, costuming & theatre, food service & merchandise, hotel concierge or pool safety.
“I can’t wait to learn all I can, I know it will help me become a better business-women and sales associate in my future jobs.” Jessica explained.
Hoping to one day travel the world and start up her own businesses Jessica jumped on the chance to learn abroad in a company that is not only creative innovative but highly regarded around the world for its business-savvy and professionalism.
The International Disney course gives participants an extensive look ‘behind the scenes’ of how Disney is run; from is marketing department, hotel hospitality, theme parks and attractions to its cultural representations. Students really get to see what their future occupations and schooling could lead them.
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