Monday, December 19, 2011
It's Getting Closer
So the days are going and Disney is approaching! I can't believe it! My family had our annual Christmas Caroling party on saturday, and everyone was asking me how excited I was for my big trip! It hasn't really hit me yet. It was weird to pack all of my stuff up in my dorm. I can't explain my excitement! but my nerves are also very present. I know this will be the best thing for me, but I'm nervous to be so far away from my family. They mean more to me than life itself. I will have to miss many things, but I know that they want nothing but the best for me, and love me unconditionally. I'll keep you updated on new things that happen! love to all of you!
Thursday, December 8, 2011
My Job
Not to long ago, I was emailed about the job I will be doing while at Disney. I was so nervous! No offense, but I did not want to be stationed at attractions. Not that I don't LOVE riding the rides, I didn't really want to be operating them.
I was so happy to see that I would be a concierge. I am going to be helping plan people's days and make dinner reservations for them. It is going to be wonderful! I was also told that I could have opportunities to work with VIP, celebrity, and Executive guests! How cool is that!??! I have talked with a few people who worked previously, and they said that I have one of the best jobs you can get in the program! That made me feel so much better because I didn't really know what to think about concierge. I didn't know if it was good or a really bad job. I definitely lucked out.
While I am there I am also taking a leadership seminar. I can't wait. I feel like I am going to learn so much valuable information.
My experience on this program is going to be once in a lifetime! I cannot wait to be there soaking up the sun, meeting new friends, but most importantly learning what my future could possibly be!
I was so happy to see that I would be a concierge. I am going to be helping plan people's days and make dinner reservations for them. It is going to be wonderful! I was also told that I could have opportunities to work with VIP, celebrity, and Executive guests! How cool is that!??! I have talked with a few people who worked previously, and they said that I have one of the best jobs you can get in the program! That made me feel so much better because I didn't really know what to think about concierge. I didn't know if it was good or a really bad job. I definitely lucked out.
While I am there I am also taking a leadership seminar. I can't wait. I feel like I am going to learn so much valuable information.
My experience on this program is going to be once in a lifetime! I cannot wait to be there soaking up the sun, meeting new friends, but most importantly learning what my future could possibly be!
How it all happened!
How my dreams came true!
I am a student at Michigan State University. I am currently a sophomore. While I am only sophomore, I have been through 4 different majors trying to find what is right for me. I am currently a hospitality business major. I seem to enjoy it right now, and I think I will in the future :)
This past summer, I worked in Charlevoix, Mi. It is a beautiful city where I discovered what I want to do for the rest of my life. I was living with my Grandpa and step Grandma. I was sitting at the bar in the kitchen, and we were talking about school. They asked me why I wanted to be a teacher. I could think of reasons, and I told them to them, but they didn't believe me. I didn't believe me. I wanted to something extraordinary with my life. I am not an ordinary person. I have not done ordinary things. So then I thought a little more about the question. "What do I want to do with my life?" I told them I want to work at Disney. That would be my dream job. If I could do management for Disney, or anything related to working with them, I would be the happiest girl on earth.
I have a huge passion for Disney. Anything Disney. Sometimes it may seem unhealthy. :) I planned my senior year spring break in Florida just so I could go to Disney for 1 day. Not like the whole week, one day. Greatest day ever. My love for Disney started when my Girl Scout leader first introduced me to the wonders of Disney. I had grown up watching the classics. "The Puppy Movie," aka 101 Dalmatians, was my absolute favorite when I was younger. My Girl Scout troop went to Disney World when I was in 5th grade I think. It was my first time to the beautiful place. I immediately fell in love. The moment I stepped off the plane and got into the car to head to our resort, Disney All Star Sports, I knew this was where I wanted to work. My first trip to Disney was so incredible. I discovered a place where I was most happy.
Okay, back to how my dream came true. So I spent the summer in Charlevoix, and figured out what I wanted to do. I was going to change my major to Hospitality Business once I got back to school, and I was going to apply to the Disney College Program. That was the plan. So I got back to school, changed my major, talked with my new adviser, and started planning my future. I expressed to him that I wanted to do the Disney College Program and he was more than happy to help me look into it, and support my decision to apply to the program.
Campus was buzzing, and I began to see chalk writings on the sidewalk saying, "Disney College Program Meeting." Immediately I got excited. I was going to make my dreams come true. I attended the meeting where I learned that the program is a semester long. While this kind of crushed my dreams at first, I began to think. "You only live once." "Follow your dreams." "Do what makes you happy." I couldn't help but listen to these. I applied to the program, and next thing I know, a get an email saying I have a web interview. Then I was scheduling my phone interview. It was all falling into place. I had my phone interview, which went great, and knew in my heart that what I was about to do was what I was meant to do. I had no doubts about leaving the spring semester. This was my dream and I was getting a chance to make it come true. Nothing and no one was going to hold me back. Luckily, my parents are behind me a 100%. I have the greatest parents in the world. They have supported me 100% in everything I do.
I was accepted to my dream job on October 28, 2011. I was sitting in Econ 201 (worst class ever, not really, I just suck at econ...) when I opened up my email, and sitting in my inbox was wdw.college.recruiting@disney.com- CONGRATULATIONS! It took everything in me to stay in my seat and not stand up and scream and cry and jump for joy. I got my phone out and texted my mom, dad, cousin, and best friends. It happened, I got the job. I could not believe it. Everything happened so fast, but it was the such a rush. Best day ever. Everyone was so happy for me. It was great day. Nothing was stopping me that day. I enjoyed every single second of that day.
If there is anything I have learned in this experience, it's to always follow your dreams. I remember talking with my best friend Ally about how I would love to work at Disney. I wanted to play Belle in the Beauty and the Beast show at MGM Studios. While I may not be playing Belle, I am a cast member with Disney. I am making my dreams come true, and not looking back. Nothing can stop me now, because I know I can achieve anything. Never give up on what matters to you.
I am a student at Michigan State University. I am currently a sophomore. While I am only sophomore, I have been through 4 different majors trying to find what is right for me. I am currently a hospitality business major. I seem to enjoy it right now, and I think I will in the future :)
This past summer, I worked in Charlevoix, Mi. It is a beautiful city where I discovered what I want to do for the rest of my life. I was living with my Grandpa and step Grandma. I was sitting at the bar in the kitchen, and we were talking about school. They asked me why I wanted to be a teacher. I could think of reasons, and I told them to them, but they didn't believe me. I didn't believe me. I wanted to something extraordinary with my life. I am not an ordinary person. I have not done ordinary things. So then I thought a little more about the question. "What do I want to do with my life?" I told them I want to work at Disney. That would be my dream job. If I could do management for Disney, or anything related to working with them, I would be the happiest girl on earth.
I have a huge passion for Disney. Anything Disney. Sometimes it may seem unhealthy. :) I planned my senior year spring break in Florida just so I could go to Disney for 1 day. Not like the whole week, one day. Greatest day ever. My love for Disney started when my Girl Scout leader first introduced me to the wonders of Disney. I had grown up watching the classics. "The Puppy Movie," aka 101 Dalmatians, was my absolute favorite when I was younger. My Girl Scout troop went to Disney World when I was in 5th grade I think. It was my first time to the beautiful place. I immediately fell in love. The moment I stepped off the plane and got into the car to head to our resort, Disney All Star Sports, I knew this was where I wanted to work. My first trip to Disney was so incredible. I discovered a place where I was most happy.
Okay, back to how my dream came true. So I spent the summer in Charlevoix, and figured out what I wanted to do. I was going to change my major to Hospitality Business once I got back to school, and I was going to apply to the Disney College Program. That was the plan. So I got back to school, changed my major, talked with my new adviser, and started planning my future. I expressed to him that I wanted to do the Disney College Program and he was more than happy to help me look into it, and support my decision to apply to the program.
Campus was buzzing, and I began to see chalk writings on the sidewalk saying, "Disney College Program Meeting." Immediately I got excited. I was going to make my dreams come true. I attended the meeting where I learned that the program is a semester long. While this kind of crushed my dreams at first, I began to think. "You only live once." "Follow your dreams." "Do what makes you happy." I couldn't help but listen to these. I applied to the program, and next thing I know, a get an email saying I have a web interview. Then I was scheduling my phone interview. It was all falling into place. I had my phone interview, which went great, and knew in my heart that what I was about to do was what I was meant to do. I had no doubts about leaving the spring semester. This was my dream and I was getting a chance to make it come true. Nothing and no one was going to hold me back. Luckily, my parents are behind me a 100%. I have the greatest parents in the world. They have supported me 100% in everything I do.
I was accepted to my dream job on October 28, 2011. I was sitting in Econ 201 (worst class ever, not really, I just suck at econ...) when I opened up my email, and sitting in my inbox was wdw.college.recruiting@disney.com- CONGRATULATIONS! It took everything in me to stay in my seat and not stand up and scream and cry and jump for joy. I got my phone out and texted my mom, dad, cousin, and best friends. It happened, I got the job. I could not believe it. Everything happened so fast, but it was the such a rush. Best day ever. Everyone was so happy for me. It was great day. Nothing was stopping me that day. I enjoyed every single second of that day.
If there is anything I have learned in this experience, it's to always follow your dreams. I remember talking with my best friend Ally about how I would love to work at Disney. I wanted to play Belle in the Beauty and the Beast show at MGM Studios. While I may not be playing Belle, I am a cast member with Disney. I am making my dreams come true, and not looking back. Nothing can stop me now, because I know I can achieve anything. Never give up on what matters to you.
New to this....
Well, I have never had a blog before. New to this side of the internet! Excited to start my adventures and share them with you all :) I really hope you enjoy my blog and I don't bore you to much!
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