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Professional Intern spotlight: Nick, conservation education presenter
“A wilderness explorer is a friend to all, be it plants or fish or tiny mole.” Nick, a conservation education presenter professional intern at Walt Disney WorldⓇ Resort, takes the wilderness explorer pledge from Pixar’s ‘Up’ to heart. Every day, he teaches guests of all ages about the animals and ecosystems at Disney’s Animal Kingdom…
Read MoreDisney College Program Participant Spotlight: Amy, Custodial
When most people complete their Disney College Program and return home, reality starts to set in. They are no longer immersing themselves in Disney magic every day, and they miss the incredible friends they made throughout their journey. Many of our alumni tell us that they had no idea how much they’d miss the program and The…
Read MoreEpisode 5: Disney Programs – Disney College Program and Disney Internships
Discover a unique living and working environment with participants from all over the world. The Disney College Program and Disney Internships can be the start of your career with The Walt Disney Company. Hear from two Disney College Program alumni, including a current Disney Intern, Karla Quintanilla, Undergraduate Associate for Disney Programs, and Kevin Boutte, Walt Disney Imagineering Inclusive Strategy Development about their experiences, their roles with the Company today, and how you can get started in one of these programs.
Read MoreA whole new world (of Disney): A Disney Internships & Programs love story
What better way to get ready for Valentine’s Day than with a love story? How about a Disney Programs love story? Libby and Stephen are Disney College Program alumni whose Disney College Program experience went beyond living, learning and earning—they found true love! In fall 2010, Libby drove across the country from California to Florida…
Read MoreAn experience of galactic proportions: Spotlight on Will, Walt Disney Imagineering project management intern
In a galaxy not so far away, one Disney professional intern is living out his dreams. Meet Will, a Walt Disney Imagineering project management intern who is currently working on Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Walt Disney World® Resort. Originally from Chantilly, Virginia, Will attended James Madison University (JMU) where he obtained his bachelor’s degree…
Read MoreIntern Spotlight: Takier’s Unexpected Journey as a Rhoden Fellow
When it comes to internships, some opportunities appear so unexpectedly and surprisingly that it makes one wonder how everything is meant to be. For Takier, her journey as a Rhoden Fellow at ESPN’s Andscape is a perfect example of such a fortunate occurrence. Takier, a senior majoring in English at Howard University, is passionate about…
Read MoreDisney Programs Reps: HBCU Roll Call!
We’re hitting the road and coming to you! If you haven’t heard, applications for the Disney College Program HBCU Cohort are officially open and you don’t want to miss your chance to make magic all summer long. Did you know that HBCUs across the country have Programs Reps ready to answer any and all of…
Read MorePost-grad possibilities: What Disney Internships & Programs Education can do for you
Congratulations! You just completed one of the greatest achievements of your life – graduation from college. Now, you’re moving on to your next big adventure as a participant in the Disney College Program! You’ll spend the next several months working in an amazing role, soaking up the Florida sun and playing in the parks as…
Read MoreFrom Dillard University to Disney Branded Television: Meet Ayo Davis
CONTRIBUTED BY Emily Chesteen Meet Ayo Davis, President of Disney Branded Television (DBT)! As a proud alumna from Dillard University, Ayo brings foundational lessons she learned from her Historical Black College and University (HBCU) experience into her leadership role today. Keep reading to learn more about her professional journey and her personal connection to Disney’s…
Read More3 Inspiring Career Journeys: From the HBCU Yard to Walt Disney World Dreams
Sometimes it truly does all start with a dream – at least, that was the case for these three Historical Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) alums. Meet Tasia, Tyreah, and John-Wesley! Three magic makers who all started their Disney careers on the Disney College Program HBCU Cohort. They got their start working in various roles…
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