Overview of Program University of Florida The University of Florida’s Eric Friedheim Tourism Institute (EFTI) and Walt Disney World® Academic Exchange Resort (WDW) are offering a six-month academic exchange experience program for international Experience with students enrolled in tourism, hospitality, market- For more information about the UF Disney ing, business or other related fields at UF’s interna- Academic Exchange Program, contact your Walt Disney World® Resort tional partner universities in Canada. school’s representative: Students will take classes and earn 12 credits University of Waterloo: ©Disney from the University of Florida while participating Dr. Ron McCarville in academic training and gaining valuable E-mail: [email protected] experience at Walt Disney World® Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. Brock University: Learn about tourism, hospitality, destination & Ms. Koreen McCullough event management in a fun & exciting environ- E-mail: [email protected] ment from best-in-class professors and industry experts in one of the world’s leading tourism Wilfrid Laurier University: destinations - Orlando, Florida. Dr. Barbara Carmichael E-mail: [email protected] Program Cost: $3,500 Niagara College: Ms. Joanne Maltby TheONLY program that gives you the E-mail: [email protected] opportunity to earn academic credit from University the University of Florida & complete a of Florida six-month paid internship with University of Florida: ©Disney Walt Disney World® Resort Ms. Arielle Gousse Internship Networking EFTI Program Manager - Training & Education Phone: 352-392-3992 www.uftourism.org E-mail: [email protected] Walt Disney For more information about the Eric Friedheim World® Tourism Institute (EFTI), go to www.uftourism.org Welcome to the Gator Nation Earning your Ears Curriculum Students have the opportunity to become part of the World-Class Academic Training Twelve (12) credit hours of coursework in resort and Gator Nation and experience student life at the Univer- The Disney Education Program provides students with destination management from the University of Florida. sity of Florida before traveling to Walt Disney World®. real-world hospitality and business experience and class- Amount of credits transferred depends on your home institution Students fly into Gainesville, FL and spend 8-10 days room education at one of the world’s leading companies. Summer Term participating in a variety of activities including: Program participants will have the opportunity to work at • LEI 3340: Resort and Destination Development (3 credits) • A campus orientation & tour, course instruc- any one of Walt Disney World Resort theme parks, resorts • HFT 3253: Lodging Operations & Management (3 credits) tion, meetings with UF students and faculty, or other recreational areas including water parks and entertaining and fun group outings, obtaining Downtown Disney® Area. Participants work 30-37.5* Fall Term their Gator 1 ID card and opportunities to hours per week and receive a competitive hourly wage. • LEI 4940: Internship in Leisure Services (3 credits) experience the Gainesville night life. • Six (6) months of resort & theme park work at *Scheduled hours may vary • The tours and excursions include visits to Walt Disney World Resort Florida cultural and sport facilities as well as • LEI 4905: Disney Course (choose one of the follow- visits to central and north Florida resorts and ing): Corporate Analysis, Advanced Studies in Hos- destinations where students will gain insight pitality Management, Organizational Leadership or and knowledge from hospitality, tourism and Corporate Communications (3 credits) recreation professionals. All UF courses are administered online ©Disney Students will have the opportunity to stay in UF ©Disney student dorms to get the full student experience. Admission Requirements All meals and transportation will be provided for students until their arrival at the Walt Disney • Age 18 years or older; • Second year level of university study (sophomore World Resort. ©Disney standing) at your home institution; • Currently enrolled and in good academic standing at your home institution; Disney Housing Accommodations It’s To Program participants will live in company-sponsored, • Recommended by your home institution for fully furnished, two- and four-bedroom apartments near interviews with UF and Disney. Great Be the Walt Disney World Resort with on site security. Bus • Engaged in appropriate course of study: transportation is provided to work, classes, shopping & tourism, hospitality, recreation, business or a social activities. related field; A • Financial support to cover costs of the program An accommodation fee is deducted from each partici- and personal expenses; Florida pant’s weekly pay, depending on the housing unit and • Desire to perform at a high-level in both the number of roommates. The charge covers the housing academic & work components of the program; Gator fee, utilities, high-speed internet, local phone service • Positive, professional, friendly attitude and and transportation. service orientation..