Namaskaram, I am Sri.Arindam Pal
student of 6th sem, BHM affiliated to IGNOU under Bangalore
University. According to university rules students of 6th sem are
needed to complete a Industrial Training (IET) and submit the log with report
on same to gain credits from university for successful completion of semester.
This training provides students with exposure to industry, networking and
credits from work place also, 6 months experience before graduating.
Participants of the Disney International College Program at
the Walt Disney World® Resort near Orlando, FL, U.S.A. have the unique
opportunity to develop real-world experience while working in front line roles
at the Theme Parks and Resort Hotels. Additionally, they have the chance to
meet Guests and other participants from around the world and take part in a
life-changing opportunity that they just can't get anywhere else.
The Disney International College Programs is made up of two unique
opportunities: the Summer Work Experience, and the Australia/New Zealand Work
Experience. In addition, Disney hosts the “Academic Exchange Experience”.
Participants in these experiences may have the opportunity to:
·
Learn
important business philosophies from Disney leaders
·
Gain
real-world experience working for a world-renowned entertainment company,
valuable on any CV
·
Make
friends from around the world while living in a comfortable community
·
Take
advantage of exclusive Cast Offerings, Events and Activities
And that's just the beginning!
Although participants may not be pursuing a career in the hospitality
or entertainment industries, they will have the opportunity to learn skills
that will be valuable to them in their future endeavors. In their roles, Disney
International Programs participants develop transferable skills including Guest
service, effective communication, teamwork, leadership, and responsibility.
Selected international students take
classes and earn academic credit from “Central
Michigan University” while they gain real-world experience. At the same
time, students will take part in an experiential learning opportunity hosted at
the Walt Disney World®
Resort. Participants can gain a competitive edge on their C.V. through the
combination of academic and career training. Students will learn from the top
colleges and universities in the United States, work with a world-renowned
entertainment company, learn skills from Disney leaders, meet people from
around the world and take part in a life-changing experience.
I am glad
that I got an opportunity to do my IET from Disney, Florida. In below lines I would like to share my Pre-IET Experience.
It’s all
started with a notice from the college for the above program on September,
2011. Interested students were required to give names to Madam Smitha(Front
Office Faculty) who was handling Disney Internship , helped by Madam
Jamuna(Placement Co-ordinator) and supported by the valuable guidance from Madam Sunita Srinivasan(Principal).
The students were short-listed on
merit (good academic standing and adequate attendance %) by college and primarily
interviewed by Serafina Auster (Indian consultant for Disney International
College Program recruiting, Airborne, Bombay) which was processed through Skype
from college. The selected students were required to process the following as
directed by recruiter through mail viz.,
1. Submit Passport
Copy to college(sent to recruiter)
2. Submit Resume
with aggregate marks to college(sent to recruiter)
3. Fill CMU
Application via mail, take print
4. Fill
Disney Application via mail, take print
5. Print the
role checklist and check in box against desired roles
The selected students were required to
bring the above documents on second round of interview with Madam Yvette
Noethen (Disney International Recruiter) at
scheduled dates (Sep) and location (PESIHM/Christ College), upon selection the
students were given roles which is non-changeable.
I have been selectedJ along with Mr. Pit
Phunglom(Thailand) and Ms. Silmi Batajoo(Nepal) from our college and were required to send acceptance of role
through mail as directed.
After few days in
October, Offer letter from Disney was received in college which was used for
processing Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) as required for DS-2019 (form
required for Visa). Since
exams were ahead we processed it on November from our local residence.
Advice
to Juniors:
*PCC available from
Commissioner Office , Infantry , Rd, Bangalore or in local police station
*Always mention the
purpose as Study abroad (student) while applying for PCC in Police Station and
never highlight the stipend/working.
*PCC processing fee
Rupees 200/- and Processing time 2 weeks to 3 weeks.
Students were required
to give the following to college(sent to CMU) before October 19th viz.,
·
Bank Statement with financial
support form (sent by recruiter) mentioning personal savings and sponsorer
savings (with affidavit).
o
Min Savings: $ 1850
·
PCC *Keep a copy.
After the above is
reviewed by US department of Internal Affairs the Welcome Packet was sent to
college which includes,
·
DS-2019 signed by Dean of CMU
·
CMU Offer Letter
·
CMU welcome Letter
Since
approval of Visa was unsure I kept a back-up plan by working in Leela Kempinski, Bangalore for a month
till I receive my Visa on hand. I enjoyed the beautiful 28 days(Nov) in Leela
with friends and also a knowledgeable learning experience with
trainers/colleagues in Royal Club(FBS) and Front-office. I also got Very Good
as appraisal from The Royal Club, Leela. I continued my Visa work parally and
visited Chennai in middle. Since the Visa got approved I written a letter of
dis-continuing training with apology and received a stipend of rupees 750. I am
thankful to Leela Kempinski,
Bangalore for selecting me and considering my case.
After
receiving Welcome Packet, we were required to start Visa
Process. I started my Visa process after receiving the above on November. Visa
process included the following steps viz.,
2)
After
paying SEVIS, Fill DS160Please see https://www.vfs-usa.co.in/Home.aspx.
Must have the SEVIS receipt and DS2019 in hand to book the appointment. (this
fee is non-refundable)
3)
Pay
VISA Fees-$140
I paid at HDFC bank, Koramangala
in FOREX Counter and filled “USA MRV Visa Fee Deposit Slip” and received Bar
code on Blue receipt which activates after two working days.
·
I got my appointment on 28th
of Nov at 8:30 a.m. I reported at U.S. Consular Office , Chennai at 7:30 am.
·
I stood in queue and shown
Appointment letter, DS-160(confirmation pg) and Blue Receipt for entry &
received a token.
·
Reported in counter based on
token number and shown following documents viz.,
1)
VFS appointment letter
2)
Visa fee Blue Receipt
3)
DS-160 confirmation(CEAC bar
code)
4)
Passport
5)
DS-2019 (original)
6)
Sevis Fee Receipt (I-901)
7)
Welcome Letters
8)
Financial Documents.
9)
Current Photo
10)
University Transcript
*Have duplicate copies of above
·
Then I moved further for Finger
Scan & then Personal interview with U.S. Consular.
Finally my consular replied “Your Visa Has Been Approved” J
MY Passport was kept by Consular
when approved and sent to desired address.
I received passport from
Bangalore VFS Centre after 2 working days as I mentioned before in application.
Advice
to Juniors:
*During
interview highlight about your study program and return date. Never say about
working.
*
Carry syllabus copy, college letter and fitness certificate for guaranteeing
that you are going to return, going to study and fit respectively).
*Track
your passport at *Track your passport at https://www.vfs-usa.co.in/Home.aspx. *Check the details on Visa for accuracy
or else report at VFS Centre.
AFTER
RECEIVING MY VISA:
1)
Booked Round-trip
Airline Ticket- Make my trip @ 69,000/-
2)
Buyed
Exchange Student Medical Insurance – CMU requires all of their students to enroll for
ISO. Student Health Insurance. We had the opportunity to purchase one of
two different plans. Both of the plans meet the J1-A
requirements. http://www.isoa.org/CMUDisney
I
chosen Compass Silver @ $ 188
3)
Payed
Tuition –
Paid through Debit Card using my CMU mail as directed.
I chosen “Advance Studies In Hospitality
Management” (ACE)
Hurah!!! Dec 15th all job
done. Got ready and exited for experience like never before.
·
Pack!…
·
Arrive
at Disney!!!
a.
Check
into Housing
b.
Attend
“Traditions” - Disney's orientation program - and we are on our way!!!
Advice
to Juniors:
*Update flight details
at ”wdw.international.arrival.itineraries@disney.com”
*At airport, keep all
documents in order and keep safe the DS-2019, I-94 card (given onboard).
*Always Xerox all the
pages of the Passport and Scan the same for safety & report to Indian
Embassy in case of loss.
**Pay
your 6th sem fees before departure and arrange to pay 7th
sem fees while abroad.
I take
this opportunity to thank the following faculties and my beloved one’s for
their constant support and valuable advice.
Faculties:
o
Madam Sunita Srinivasan
(Principal)
o
Madam Smitha.G. (Front Office
Lecturer)
o
Madam Jamuna (Placement
Co-ordinator)
Disney:
o
Madam Serafina Auster (Disney
Consultant)
o
Madam Yvette Noethen (Disney
International Recruiter)
Leela Kempinski, Bangalore:
o
Mr. Sathish (Manager, Training
Department)
o
Madam Akshata Suri (Asst.
Manager,Training Department)
Family:
o
Mr. Rabindranath Pal (Father)
o
Mrs. Manasi Pal (Mother)
o
Ms. Meenakshi Pal (Sister)
Others:
o
State Bank Of Mysore, Paper
Town, Bhadravathi, Karnataka
o
Union Bank Of India, PESIT
Campus, Bangalore.
o
Shimoga District Commissioner
Office and Paper Town Police Station.
o
And all my teachers, family and
friends.
The program commences
from Jan 15th and ends on Jul 13th 2012. Wishing all your
blessings.
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