I've been trying to write this post for about 2-3 weeks now and finally I have the time! About 2 weeks ago I applied for 3 Disney Professional Internships. They are
Public Relations at Disneyland
Public Relations at Walt Disney World
External Communications at Walt Disney World
The first two are almost identical except that one is California and the other is in Florida. As much as I loved my college program, going back to WDW isn't my first choice. Don't get me wrong, I absolutely love it there but Disneyland was always the place I wanted to end up at. I was born in southern California and it was the first park I ever visited. Heck, I have so many memories there from eating fudge for the first time on Main Street with my Grandpa to getting my first princess dress equipped with the shoes and crown too (it was Belle's dress). Also almost all of my extended family lives in California, so being back in an area where I could see them more often would be amazing. And thirdly, lets face it, California is the best place in the U.S. Okay--so I haven't been to every state, but I can tell you I like it way more than both New York and Florida. Mainly because the sun never stops shining and the humidity isn't outrageous. Oh and did I mention the Mexican Food there is by far superior to any other state? Oh and the beach. Anyway, I'm getting off track. Any of these internships would be a great opportunity and really lead me toward the future that I see for myself. I know I want to work for Disney in a more corporate setting and that I'm as passionate as ever about the happiest place on Earth. It is true, once you finish the DCP you'll be even more obsessed with everything Disney than before. I am getting a little antsy and nervous because many people are posting that they're setting up their interviews, or their status on the dashboard changed from "submission" to "in progress," and mine hasn't. I'm sure it means nothing too serious, but at the same time I'm so ready for an interview. Well here's fingers crossed!! Tomorrow applications close for all professional internships, so in the next week I should be hearing something! Hope everyone has a magical weekend :) xoxo
Hey guys! So on Tuesday February 26th at 3:00 pm I have my phone interview for the Disney College Program. I am so excited, but also extremely nervous. This is something I really want, so being prepared is a big deal. I've been watching many YouTube videos about questions people were asked for the program as well as some tips on how to prepare and I feel a little more confident/better after watching them...but still nervous! I also have a list of 50 or so questions I'm going to study from today and tomorrow! I don't want to over prepare and sound like a robot so that's why I'm only taking these two days to really study and prepare. If I was accepted into the Disney College Program I would honestly be the happiest person in the world. Firstly, I love Disney and all the memories I have made there, but also I want to take the corporate communications class the program offers because it takes a look on how Disney handles public relations, which is what I want to do in the future! The class would fully teach and show me how PR works in the corporate world and I would find out if I actually want to do that for the rest of my life. Also, I would spend 6 months-9 months in Florida or California in the sunshine and surrounded by people who are enthusiastic and happy. I would see guests coming to the park for the first time, adults coming back to feel like children once again, and I would get to see and experience Disney everyday. My friends would tell you that I'm in love with Disney, some would even say obsessed, but honestly I'm so passionate about always feeling young at heart. Disney reminds me to follow my dreams and never give up on them, as well as, to never lose my young heart. Even as I age and experience more about life, I never want to be hardened and become bitter about life. I've sadly already started to feel bitter and I want to get rid of that. When I go to work when I'm older I want to walk in everyday with a smile on my face. I never want to be upset that I didn't try to do everything to be happy in the future. So this is my shot, my future and I'm so excited. Wish me luck! I hope the interview goes well! And as Walt once said, "All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them." After all for Walt, it was all started by a mouse.
