WDW College Internship... - Page 4

emma15677 · 05-10-2008, 10:16 PM

I'm still considering the WDW international program as its one of the only few convenient ways i can work for disney as I'm from australia and a first year university student. I know that "it's what you make of it" but I'm still scared in some ways...but at least the CP will probably increase my chances in a Disney career. I'm studying Management in Leisure at my university which is also relevant.

Overall, for those who have doen the CP, would you say that there are more positive experiences than negative?

xfkirsten · 05-11-2008, 06:11 PM

Guest service experience! Disney is known as the big name in guest service. Trust me, after you've worked there, you'll compare everything to Disney's level of service. I know I have. And you'll have the skills to do that. And when potential employers see "Walt Disney World" on your resume, they'll know you know service. Since I did my CP, I've have employers gush over it! My interview at SeaWorld was almost entirely "what was it like to work at Disney?" and I all but got the job on the spot. My later interview at a used bookstore was along the same lines. So it's cliche, but having Disney on a resume really stands out. And if you want a Disney career, getting a start in the company is huge.

And work aside, you DO have some time to have fun! You've got free admission to the parks and plenty of discounts, so take advantage of them! Play in the parks, take a Disney cruise, visit other attractions, hang out with friends, there's tons to do.

Everything we do in life has ups and downs, and that's jsut as true of Disney as anywhere else.

OrcaGal · 05-11-2008, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by emma15677

I'm still considering the WDW international program as its one of the only few convenient ways i can work for disney as I'm from australia and a first year university student. I know that "it's what you make of it" but I'm still scared in some ways...but at least the CP will probably increase my chances in a Disney career. I'm studying Management in Leisure at my university which is also relevant.

Overall, for those who have doen the CP, would you say that there are more positive experiences than negative?

It sounds as though you have a better shot in getting in than I did. I got accepted a few weeks ago in QSFB. I'm not suprised that I got in because I have worked at two other theme parks in California and I have a lot of people experience. On the other hand, I am suprised I got in because I am a psychology major and an animal trainer. I have no intention of making my career out of Disney like you are. I'm planning on going back to Sea World in a couple of years.

The CP also has a fantastic and very supportive page on facebook that I am a part of and they are just the best people to get to know!

Becker7716 · 06-15-2008, 12:46 PM

Oh Congrats!! I can't wait to do that when I will be in college. Can someone explain what people do there on internships? Also, what positions do people get during the internship?

OrcaGal · 06-16-2008, 12:15 AM

I'm leaving Tuesday! *excited*

emma15677 · 06-16-2008, 02:44 AM

on there website they have details on what you do in the programs

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emma15677 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 177 My Mood:	I'm still considering the WDW international program as its one of the only few convenient ways i can work for disney as I'm from australia and a first year university student. I know that "it's what you make of it" but I'm still scared in some ways...but at least the CP will probably increase my chances in a Disney career. I'm studying Management in Leisure at my university which is also relevant. Overall, for those who have doen the CP, would you say that there are more positive experiences than negative? __________________ "Disneyland will never be completed. It will continue to grow as long as there is imagination left in the world." -Walt Disney

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OrcaGal Life's short...Talk fast. Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 69 My Mood:	I'm leaving Tuesday! excited __________________ There comes a moment in everyone's life, when you stop wondering, and begin to Believe

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xfkirsten That's How You Know! Moderator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 991 Images: 42 My Mood:	Guest service experience! Disney is known as the big name in guest service. Trust me, after you've worked there, you'll compare everything to Disney's level of service. I know I have. And you'll have the skills to do that. And when potential employers see "Walt Disney World" on your resume, they'll know you know service. Since I did my CP, I've have employers gush over it! My interview at SeaWorld was almost entirely "what was it like to work at Disney?" and I all but got the job on the spot. My later interview at a used bookstore was along the same lines. So it's cliche, but having Disney on a resume really stands out. And if you want a Disney career, getting a start in the company is huge. And work aside, you DO have some time to have fun! You've got free admission to the parks and plenty of discounts, so take advantage of them! Play in the parks, take a Disney cruise, visit other attractions, hang out with friends, there's tons to do. Everything we do in life has ups and downs, and that's jsut as true of Disney as anywhere else.

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Becker7716 Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 28 My Mood:	Oh Congrats!! I can't wait to do that when I will be in college. Can someone explain what people do there on internships? Also, what positions do people get during the internship?

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