1. TOMPKINS CORTLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE Professional Development Course at the Walt Disney World® Resort Jorge Huayhuaca, Director of TC3 Global Programs Tompkins Cortland Community College, State University of New York

2. TOMPKINS CORTLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE (TC3) Part of the State University of New York (SUNY), the largest university system in the U.S. We welcome over 300 international students from more than 50 countries to our Dryden, NY campus each year 200 TC3 students participate in the TC3 Professional Development Course at the Walt Disney World® Resort in Florida each year Tompkins Cortland Community College, State University of New York

3. FROM NEW YORK TO FLORIDA 1200 MILES (1930 KILOMETERS)

4. TC3 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSE at the WALT DISNEY WORLD® RESORT (WDW) Study and work for 6 months with 7,000 students from around the world WDW is the world’s leader in entertainment and customer service Prepare for your future in the real world Tompkins Cortland Community College, State University of New York

5. BUAD 261 = 15 CREDIT COURSE 3 SEGMENTS: Professional Development Segment (9 cr. equiv.) Disney Collegiate Course Segment (3 cr. equiv.) Practicum Training (3 cr. equiv.) All 3 segments occur simultaneously One final grade Tompkins Cortland Community College, State University of New York

6. MODES OF INSTRUCTION BUAD 261 = “HYBRID” COURSE ONLINE LEARNING Requires responsibility, self-discipline, good time management 3 – 4 MEETINGS WITH TC3 PROFESSOR Orientation program upon arrival Skype Midterm meeting in Orlando Tompkins Cortland Community College, State University of New York

7. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SEGMENT Consists of: Learning Reflections Essays Online discussions - Based on assigned readings and videos - Topics such as comparative culture, leadership, customer service Selected Learning Activities

8. SELECTED LEARNING ACTIVITIE S Work with your TC3 professor and home school to plan these; possibilities include: An additional Disney College Program course Disney professional development workshops Disney online courses VoluntEAR community service Project assigned by your home school Tompkins Cortland Community College, State University of New York

9. DISNEY COLLEGIATE COURSE SEGMENT 4-hour class, once per week, 11 weeks Strict attendance rules Must wear professional clothing to class Tompkins Cortland Community College, State University of New York

10. DISNEY COLLEGIATE COURSE CHOOSE FROM: Advanced Studies in Hospitality Management Corporate Analysis Corporate Communication Creativity and Innovation: Gaining the Edge Experiential Learning Human Resource Management Marketing You: Personal and Career Development Strategies Organizational Leadership Your home school may require a specific course Tompkins Cortland Community College, State University of New York

11. PRACTICUM TRAINING SEGMENT 4 Theme Parks 2 Water Parks Over 25 Resort Hotels Over 500 merchandise and food and beverage locations Tompkins Cortland Community College, State University of New York

12. PRACTICUM TRAINING ROLES KEY FOCUS: GUEST SERVICE Rotating: Quick Service Food & Beverage, Merchandise, Attractions Non-Rotating: Front Desk, Concierge, Lifeguard, Character Performer, Culinary, Costuming, Vacation Planner Outdoors and indoors, heat and cold Lots of standing and walking Tompkins Cortland Community College, State University of New York

13. WORK HOURS AND PAY Work late nights, early mornings, weekends, holidays Work 30 to 37.5 hours each week Overtime (40+ hours) required during peak & holiday periods 1 – 2 days off each week for class, studying, personal time $7.25 to $8.75 per hour, depending upon role Tompkins Cortland Community College, State University of New York

14. LIVING EXPERIENCE 3 apartment complexes near WDW Each apartment has 1 – 4 bedrooms 2 students per bedroom Fully furnished Tompkins Cortland Community College, State University of New York

15. LIVING EXPERIENCE Weekly fee: $80 to $108 per person Deducted from weekly paycheck Includes electricity, Internet, local phone, bus transportation to work and stores Many amenities and special events Tompkins Cortland Community College, State University of New York

16. LIVING EXPERIENCE “COMMUNITY CODES” No alcohol if under 21 years old Wellness apartments No smoking in apartments No illegal drugs No overnight guests Students who violate community codes are terminated from the program and must return home immediately Tompkins Cortland Community College, State University of New York

17. QUALIFICATIONS 18+ years old Currently enrolled undergraduate Good academic standing Appropriate field of study English proficiency Background check Your school may have additional requirements Tompkins Cortland Community College, State University of New York

18. COSTS PAYABLE TO TC3 (2011) $ 15 ACCUPLACER English test $100 program fee, nonrefundable $478 health insurance for 6 months $2,416 tuition and fees Non-refundable deposit due by : Full payment due by: Tompkins Cortland Community College, State University of New York

19. COSTS PAYABLE TO DISNEY (2011) $100 Program assessment fee (for special events), non-refundable $15 to $100 Textbooks $6 to $120 Educational materials fee (per course)* $80 to $108 Apartment & transportation, per week* *These fees are deducted from your paycheck Tompkins Cortland Community College, State University of New York

20. OTHER COSTS Visa application fees: $311 nonrefundable Visa interview expenses: costs vary Airfare: costs vary Personal laptop computer (strongly recommended): costs vary Personal property insurance (recommended): $70 - $100/1 year Expenses for the first 3 weeks: $350 - $500 Your weekly paychecks will cover personal expenses Tompkins Cortland Community College, State University of New York

21. VISA J-1 College/University Student Exchange Visitor Visa REQUIREMENTS Satisfactory performance in all aspects of TC3 BUAD 261 course work Work only at WDW Live at WDW apartments Abide by U. S. and Florida laws, Disney work and housing rules, and all TC3 policies Violation of these rules requires immediate return to your home country Tompkins Cortland Community College, State University of New York

22. PROGRAM DATES JANUARY 2012 – JULY 2012 Tompkins Cortland Community College, State University of New York

23. BENEFITS Learn about business in a whole new way U. S. university credit through TC3 Develop transferable skills that all employers want: Responsibility Time Management Problem Solving Teamwork Communication Cross-cultural adaptation Experience life and work in a different culture Meet people from all over the world Tompkins Cortland Community College, State University of New York

24. NEXT STEPS 1. Submit TC3 application to coordinator at your school 2. Take ACCUPLACER test if English is not your first language 3. Attend Disney presentation 4. Interview with Disney representative Tompkins Cortland Community College, State University of New York

25. FOR MORE INFORMATION YOUR SCHOOL’S DISNEY PROGRAM COORDINATOR TC3 DISNEY PROGRAM COORDINATOR Professor Mimi Ansbro ansbrom@tc3.edu WEBSITE www.disneyinternationalprograms.com Select International College Program on home page, then J-1 Academic Exchange Experience Tompkins Cortland Community College, State University of New York

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27. THANK YOU and GOOD LUCK! Tompkins Cortland Community College, State University of New York