International College Programme

[CharliEm]

Hi there :)

I'm Charli, I'm 18 and will be starting University in September.

I've always loved Disney (I've been going to Disney, Paris for as long as I can remember!), and would love to be part of the College Programme.

I was wondering if anybody has any information about it? Such as what it's like, what options would be available to me, that kind of thing.

Also, how much choice would I get about when I go? I'd prefer to finish uni, spend a month at home, spend 2 months in Disney (WDW by the way) and then another at home before starting back at uni.

Thanks for your time :)

Charli

[Zazu]

I'm 18 and will be starting University in September.

I've always loved Disney ... and would love to be part of the College Programme.

I was wondering if anybody has any information about it?

Sorry Charlie, but you don't qualify. The College Program is only available to US residents.

What you want to learn about is the *International Program*, which you do qualify for. It works a bit differently.

In the IP, you sign on for a year. They'll try to place you at a compatible location -- in your case the UK pavilion at Epcot -- but you could end up almost anywhere.

That's the sum total of my knowledge about it. I hope someone else here can fill in more details.

[CharliEm]

Hi thanks for the reply :)

But now I'm confused! On this site http://www.disney.go.com/DisneyCareers/ ... ml#college

I found this which is available to International Students -

Summer Work Program

Participants in this program will work at the Walt Disney World Resort on a J-1 summer/work travel visa during their summer break from school. Participants must be currently enrolled in school and must return to school for at least one term following this program. The J-1 Summer Work Program is a 2-4 month program.

I'm not saying you don't know what you're talking about, I'm just confused now!!

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[Zazu]

But now I'm confused! On this site http://www.disney.go.com/DisneyCareers/ ... ml#college

I found this which is available to International Students -

Summer Work Program

Participants in this program will work at the Walt Disney World Resort on a J-1 summer/work travel visa during their summer break from school. ... The J-1 Summer Work Program is a 2-4 month program.

I'm not saying you don't know what you're talking about, I'm just confused now!!

Okay, then *I'll* say it. "I don't know what I'm talking about."

If there's one thing that's a constant at Disney, it's change. Looks like this is another new program I've never heard of. Sorry for the misdirection.

That said, this could be better for you than a full year program. OTOH, there may be less chance you'll get trained somewhere interesting, as the cost/benefit of extended training is taken into consideration.

But as I said when I was first hired in as a Park Greeter (turnstiles), "I can do *anything* for six months!"

[mechurchlady]

*Churchy puts Zazu's ruffled feathers back into place*

It is actually part of the International College Program. It is a section for summer employment and a bit late this year probably. J-1 Summer Work Program is J-1 for the type of visa need. Normally the ICP is a year long program where foreigners come to America, Work at WDW and attend an American University. The Summer Work Program is for only a short period of time. It looks like Zazu was right as the program you want is run by ICP.

I did some googling and try these links:
Try emailing them for more details at [email protected]

http://www.wdwip.com/programs_college.htm
http://www.wdwip.com/smf/index.php?topic=4772.msg159862

Summer Work Program:
Students in this program will work at the Walt Disney World® Resort on a J-1 training visa during their summer break from school. Participants must be enrolled in a college or university at the time of their application and must return to school for at least one term following this program. The Summer/Work Program is, at maximum, a 90-day program. Participants in this program will work in operational roles at the Walt Disney World® Resort in one of the Disney resort hotels or theme parks. Possible roles include: Quick Service Restaurant, Custodial, Merchandise, Operations, and Entertainment.