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.