Two months into attachment, students said work environment has been supportive.
Mr Yuvaraj Sivarajan and Ms Mechelle Ke are among the first batch of students from Singapore who started internships at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort in September.SINGAPORE – Some 53 polytechnic and Institute of Technical Education students have headed to “the happiest place on Earth”, not to play but to work.
The theme park has other internships and local programmes since 2005, where students – typically those from schools in Hong Kong – can gain training and work experience in hospitality, entertainment and other roles, she added. Two months into the attachment, students said the work environment has been supportive, although their biggest challenge is the language barrier.
Republic Polytechnic student Tasha Lim, 19, who works at the front desk of the Disney Explorers Lodge, a hotel in the resort, experienced similar hurdles as she assisted guests, who spoke mainly Cantonese, with checking into the hotel. Her manager later assigned her to an English service counter, where she could communicate more comfortably with English-speaking guests.
“My confidence has definitely grown after working here, as I now feel more assured in my capabilities, which has helped me come out of my shell and will allow me to do the same in future jobs,” added the business management student. She interacts with guests and attends to their needs, as part of her park operations role.
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