Posts Tagged ‘Meet Our Alumni’
Learning from the legacy: Madeleine’s computer graphics internship at Industrial Light and Magic
The unification of art and technology is in the DNA of Industrial Light And Magic (ILM), a division of Lucasfilm. So, when Madeleine started her internship at ILM, she immediately felt like part of the family. As a freshman at Stanford University, Madeleine took her first computer science class and—to her surprise—enjoyed it, yet she felt…
Read MoreProfessional Intern spotlight: Kloi Terzian, sports events and volunteer services
How did you know you wanted to go into a career in sports? In college, I studied hospitality management with a concentration in meeting and event management. Hospitality is traditionally known as the service arm of the tourism industry, including lodging, food and beverage, events, theme parks, transportation and cruises. I like to call it…
Read MoreIntroducing Louisa, service excellence trainer – youth activities, for Disney Cruise Line
Louisa, a service excellence trainer – youth activities onboard the Disney Fantasy, has had a passion for helping others since her Disney journey began at just 11 years old. During her first trip to Walt Disney World® Resort, she recalls, “what really stood out for me was, on our first day, we were in the…
Read MoreDisney analytics interns tell all!
Time is flying for these Disney interns, who have jumped straight into our Data Analytics Fall Internships! I had the opportunity to sit down with three current interns: Allie Miller, Management ScienceandIntegration intern; Nicole Hindes, Social Media Analytics intern; and Nithin Sankar, Revenue Management intern. We talked about how they began their Analytics internship and…
Read MoreProfessional Intern spotlight: Food and Beverage Management Interns
Some would say it takes hoping, wishing and a whole lot of faith to shape your dreams into a reality. But for these Disney College Program alumni, they’ll tell you it takes hard work, dedication and genuine passion to get to the place you’ve always wanted to go. We’re shining the spotlight on Michelle and…
Read MoreProfessional Intern spotlight: Lauren Ritter, marine conservation education
Tell me about your Disney story. What inspired you to pursue an internship with The Walt Disney Company? I started coming to Disney when I was 18 months old. We came every other year growing up. I have always loved Walt Disney World® Resort and everything the company stands for. One of my close friends…
Read MoreDisney Professional Intern spotlight: Ben Mikelberg, show writer intern
Tell me about your Disney story. What inspired you to pursue an internship with The Walt Disney Company? My Disney story starts in merchandise. I worked at the Disney Store in Long Island, New York, which was a great job to have. I enjoyed it so much I eventually transferred down to the parks in…
Read MoreCracking the Code, Part Three: Inspiring women prepare for the future with professional technology internships at Disney
Technology and diversity are two major forces that drive the culture at Disney, and empowering women to be involved in the tech industry is key to inspiring the future of technology. There are endless opportunities for women in tech at The Walt Disney Company – and they are constantly growing! Think you might be interested…
Read MoreCracking the Code, Part Two: Inspirational women in technology Disney Professional Internships
Technology and diversity are two major forces that drive the culture at Disney, and empowering women to be involved in the tech industry is key to inspiring the future of technology. There are endless opportunities for women in tech at The Walt Disney Company – and they are constantly growing! Think you might be interested…
Read MoreNew Zealander shares her experiences as a Cultural Exchange Program participant
“Busy, magical and fun!” That’s how Lauren of Christchurch, New Zealand, describes our Disney AustraliaandNew Zealand Cultural Exchange Program which she recently completed. Prior to working as a Merchandise Hostess at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, she studied at Victoria University of Wellington and the University of Canterbury, completing a Bachelor of Arts…
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