Thursday, May 02, 2013

Why Disney? ... Why!?

When I explain that I'm doing an internship at Disney this summer I usually get reactions like this...
"THAT'S GREAT! ... What does that have to do with advertising or the course your in right now?"
The Disney program is ONLY open to full-time St. Lawrence College students enrolled in either Business, Hospitality, or General Arts and Science. Advertising is a business course, therefore I am eligible to apply - I was accepted!

Most everyday people don't think of Disney as a business but simply an entertainer. The truth is they are one of thee most successful entertainment business in the world and have mastered it on a global scale. Who wouldn't want a chance to learn from them?
"Participants will take a complete course of study while participating in academic training related to their field of study. International students will take classes and earn academic credit from their U.S. host college or university while they gain real-world experience. In addition to classes taught by the U.S. college or university, students may have the opportunity to participate in academic classes or a seminar series hosted at the Walt Disney World Resort."
This program gives us a great opportunity to see prime business strategy at work. We get to study from the best at Florida State University about hospitality, tourism, leadership and communication. We get to understand what it is to be business professionals out in the real world and then put our skills to use at Disney World. How many people do you know can proudly say they have worked or studied at Disney?
PROGRAM BENEFITS
• Gain valuable work experience in a world-class organization.
• Discover why Disney’s high customer service standards and philosophy make it the greatest entertainment company in the world.
• Acquire personal and professional skills which could boost any career prospects.
• Experience at an American university.
• Work, live and socialize in a multicultural environment with participants of many different nationalities.
• Create lifelong relationships with other students from all over the world.
Disney is more than an entertainment business; they have succeeded in bring education and joy to children and adults across the world. Everyone knows their name and their prestigious reputation. To learn how they conduct their customer service and business strategies would be the biggest honour possible. Wouldn't you jump at the chance to work for Google? Or Coca-cola? To be the best you have to learn from the best!
Here's what some past participants have to say about the program...

HEY EVERYONE!

Follow my blog for updates! I will be blogging and uploading videos of the whole process shortly! We leave June 8th 2013 until December 20th 2013 so there will be lots of posts to come in the future!

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