Eligibility

GPA	2.5
Hours completed	12
Student Conduct	Good status
Grad credit	No
Non-WIU	Yes
Pre-requisite	COMM 130 or instructor permission
Student Year	Sophomore, Junior, Senior

 First 5 eligible participants to apply and pay their deposit will be admitted to the program.  Preference will be given to Communication majors and upper division students for the remaining spaces in the Course.
Course enrollment limited to 15 students!

 

Health Insurance

You must have health insurance for the time you are on your program. Only two options are approved to meet this requirement:

• WIU student health insurance
• Personal medical coverage

 

Health Precautions

COVID-19 - You are REQUIRED to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to participate in this program.  Proof of vaccination will be required prior to acceptance of your deposit.

Walking/mobility - Expect to walk 10-12 miles/day.  It is not consecutive but scheduled throughout the day.

Environmental - Average daytime temperatures are in the mid-80s for this time period.  Sun protection is strongly recommended.

Dietary - Some meals are included in the program cost. Contact Kim McDaniel  if you have food allergies or other dietary restrictions.

Accommodation can be arranged with advance notice.  Please contact Disability Resources for questions on the availability of accommodations for your specific situation.

PLEASE NOTE   It is your responsibility to request accommodation from DR; faculty and staff are not legally permitted to inquire about such needs.  Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange accommodations in your location.

 

Costs & Important Dates

Estimated Cost*	$3,200-$3,600
Included in the program	Airport transfers in Orlando, lodging (triple/quad occupancy), entry fees to parks, some meals
Application Deadline	November 2021
Payments
Commitment fee	$75 due November 30, 2021
Non-refundable deposit	$1,000 due December 1, 2021
Final payment*	$2,200-2,600 due January 2022

* Costs subject to change based on student enrollment

WIU reserves the right to adjust the cost or arrangements of this program due to insufficient enrollment or circumstances beyond the University's control.  For details about this or individual withdrawals, see Cancellations and Withdrawals .

Important Dates

MANDATORY Pre-departure meeting: TBA, Spring 2022

 

Academics

Credit offered

COMM 379 - Counts as an upper-division elective for COMM majors/minors

Please check with your academic advisor for more information on how this Course fits your specific academic needs.

 

Objectives/activities

• Understand key communication elements of an organizational culture
  
• Perform a basic observational analysis of an organizational culture
  
• Apply elements of both the Disney and Universal cultures to your career field
  

 

Class sessions

Active class participation, including contribution to discussions and attendance, is expected in all phases of the Course.  You are responsible for completing pre-departure assignments including readings and discussion participation, attendance and active participation during on-site visits, guest lectures and activities, and post-return assignments.  Questions about course content should be directed to David Zanolla .

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