J1 College Academic Program (Hospitality Management) arriving Oct 7th

Thank you, Scarkat! I think working at the resort would be fun as well - my family has stayed at the Beach Club and at the Polynesian on holidays before, they are both really beautiful! I hope you get a good one!
So excited!!
Kris

 

I'd LOOOOOVE to work at the Polynesian!! it's so beautiful.. but I hope that working near MK wouldnt mean living at Treehouse cuz then I'd rather work anywhere else hehe

Karlita: about the difference between ur program and ours... THAT'S THE SAME THING I'VE BEEN ASKING FOR DAYS!!! You could ask Roxana about it you know? I hadnt heard about that front office-front desk program before... Will you be studying at UCF as well??

Anywayz.. gotta run! i have to go check if the Translator will finally give me my Certification of Finances so that i can send it to Michelle Verway! I'm starting to get a headache already! :-[

 

I wouldn't mind living in the treehouses again if I was working at the magic kingdom. I loved it. It would be nice to be in Vista or Chatham for a different experience though.

 

UK people - we have started to sort pre departure meet ups in the UK, if you are interested in going please either PM me and i will add you to the list or reply on facebook.

 

So lots of emails and everything to get sorted. The course choices have made me really excited about going UCF. Visa stuff obivously isn't so much fun. Lots of forms and stuff.
Anyway my visa appointment is the 18th sep at 2pm.

 

mines at 1.30 on 21st sept

 

It seems im always 2 steps behind you guys heh!!
Im still waiting to get my visa appointment the Mexican procurement ally is sooooo not organized that she's driving me crazy!!!

I've been very curious about what kind of classes we'll have sooo.. if you know.. please shaaaare!!!

 

Everything has only just started happening for us in the last couple of days so don't worry. Here are the classes we get to choose from:
Guest Service Management - This seminar is created to develop an appreciation for, and an understanding of, customer behavior in hospitality organizations. Since all managers in all organizations have internal and external guests or customers, the focus of this course is on how guests think, respond, and behave in response to organizational decisions. Guestology is the scientific study of guests needs, wants and behaviors.

Theme Park Management – A seminar designed to be an overview of the Theme Park and Attraction business. The program will explore the vast array of Parks that fall under this category so that by the completion the participant has a firm understanding of the for profit park system and the guest allure to them. By the end of the course we will be able to define and understand the concepts of themeing and identify the economic impact and tourism value that this industry brings to a community.

Hospitality Brand Management – The most important asset of a company is its reputation. This reputation embodies many things, including its name, the products it sells, the services it supplies to its customers, and its convenient locations. But there are many more, intangible things, which also build this reputation. All of these things, together, can be called the company’s Brand. How hospitality companies create, maintain, and occasionally destroy, their brand value will be the focus of this course.
At the seminar’s end students will have achieved an awareness of the importance of protecting a company’s brand equity. They will possess a set of skills intended to make them better prepared for a successful career in the corporate hospitality environment.

Food & Beverage Operations in the Hospitality Industry – The intent of this seminar is to provide the participant with a firm understanding of the contribution that food & beverage operations make to the hospitality industry. The scope of the lessons will include free standing restaurants, hotel food & beverage operations (including catering & banquets), as well as food & beverage operations in theme parks.

Information Technology and E-commerce in Hospitality and Tourism -- This course is designed to cover topics related to: (1) concepts of information systems in hospitality and tourism; (2) fundamental principles of communication networks in hospitality/tourism; (3) online consumer behavior and e-commerce in hospitality/tourism; and, (4) future direction of technology development and technology strategies in hospitality/tourism.

Leadership and Strategic Management -- This course focuses on principles of contemporary leadership and strategic management for hospitality and tourism organizations. It introduces leadership and strategic management concepts and perspectives into the hospitality and tourism field. The course particularly emphasizes the development of analytical, decision making, problem-solving and communication skills.

Event Management -- This course considers how organizations use events to achieve their strategic goals and objectives. It includes an introduction to the different types of organizations that produce events, the types of events that are held, the planning process, and evaluation tools. Also, students will learn about the businesses that provide facilities, goods, and services for events.

Survey of Wines of the World* -- This is a very interactive and great way to do something a little bit different!! A comprehensive study of wine for students that want to learn about using senses to evaluate wines, the methodology of tasting and evaluating wines, and growing, processing, and production of grape varieties used in making wine.
*Additional $100 lab fee

You get to choose 6 out of 8 and then they will allocate you 4 in your top 6.

 

getting so excited now!!!

 

YAAAAAAAAAAY!!! ME TOO!!!!
Im so so soooooo excited!!!! i want it to be October NOOOW!!! hehehe
I most definetely now which courses i'd love to take!!! I can hardly wait!! ;D
Thanks so much Louise!!

 

Hello everyone, I applied for the same program to go on OCt 7th, but i'm still waiting for the answer, i can't wait.

I'm mexican as well, and I did the Cultural Representative Program in F&B , Feb 2006 - Feb 2007.

It seems that if i get accepted, i'll be taking classes with all of u, niceeeeee.

Well, i hope to see u there in oct, and let's keep in touch here,

Medardo

 

Hi Medardo!! what's up!!

Soooo... if you were on the cultural representative program then you must have met my friend Alejandra Alvarado.. she was on Merchandise but as far as i know... all CP Mexas working at pavillion were real tight!!!

Anywayz.. i did the H2B Seasonal Program last year from June through November in Food & Bev at Magic Kingdom! and just like you.. i can hardly wait to go back to the magic!!

Where you from?? im from Tabasco!

good luck and hope you get accepted soon!

*Scarlet*

 

only 55 days now, bought my suitcases this weekend and started to pack things so i don't wear/ use them once i washed them! lol

 

Wow your organised although ot makes sense since we're not likely to wear any of our summer clothes until florida. I can't wait for the sunshine in florida.

 

no its because very good at staining my clothes!!!

 

Scarlet, of course i met Alejandra, if u see her, tell her that her Chicken little says hello from Europe, and give her a big hug from me plssssss

Oye, una pregunta, y porq no aplicaste al cultural representative, no es porq yo lo haya hecho, pero creeme que de todos los programas, es el mejor, mejor, mejor

cuidate, y estamos en touch, i'm still waiting for the answer from disney, i can't wait anymore/

saludines

Medardo

 

hi everyone i'm from mexico too, this is my first time in WDWIP

SALUDOS

 

haha!! i've been thinking of doing the same thing!! but everyone says.. ARE YOU CRAZY!! IT'S STILL AUGUST!!! but i already started buying my soaps, towels, toothpaste and such!! hihi

Medardo.. I'll tell her as soon as she comes back from Guadalajara!!

haha todos dicen lo mismo de sus programas jeje para mi el H2B fue genial como primer programa pk trabajaba con gente de todas las nacionalidades!! pero bueno.. la vdd es que tenia miedo de cortar el cordon umbilical.. pensar en 1 año fuera de casa me parecia HORRIBLE!! claro esta que ahora.. ya es ooooooooootra cancion! esta vez aplique para el Hospitality porque era la forma mas rapida de regresar a Orlando.. estando alla pretendo aplicar al cultural representative.. o talvez quisiera inviestigar acerca del Front Desk Program de un año.. alguien me comento al respecto y suena interesante!

Anywayz... Louise.. it's so funny cuz for me thinking of Orlando in October makes me think of sweaters and cold weather (of course.. where i live in its summer all freaking year long) and for you... thinking of Orlando means sun, heat and light clothing hehehe

 

yeh i can see us Brits in light jackets in dec/jan, and you with a massive chunky coat on. lol

 

Yeah that'll be funny. I can't wait to get a sun tan as well. It'll still be pretty hot in october right?