Erica Nowak, a recruiter for the Walt Disney World College Program, spoke at Texas State Monday evening on what she believed was an amazing way for students to start off in the work force.
According to Nowak the Walt Disney World College Program is one of the best internship programs currently offered to college students.
“The Disney College Program offers students the amazing opportunity to both live and work at one of our magical theme parks,” said Nowak.
Nowak said she believes the Disney program is different from other internship opportunities because it gives students a chance to enter the working environment, under one of the largest companies on the planet, with little to no experience.
Abram Garcia, a senior at Texas State, interned with the Disney College Program in spring of 2008. Garcia worked asan entertainer and is now a campus representative for the Disney College program.
Garcia said interning with Disney looked great on his resume to potential new employers. "Usually the first or second thing I'm asked about at an interview is my Disney experience," said Garcia.
Garcia said it isobvious the program was of great benefit to him since he is now a campus representative for the program.
"I learned a lot about myself. The Disney College Program helped me figure out what I wanted to do for the rest of my life," said Stephanie Rohlfs, Public Relations major.
Rohlfs, also a senior at Texas State, said the Disney College Program pointed her in the right direction, career wise, after graduation.
All of the campus representatives said they agreed with Nowak’s claim that the internship benefits them in their job search.
Rohlf said the Disn
ey College Program taught her valuable skills, such as marketing and social networking, that she would be able to use in future career endeavors.Kathleen Norris, a sophomore, said she believes the Disney College Program helped her become more confident in interviews because it boosted her self-esteem and made her feel better about how her resume looked to employers.
Jessica Smith, a sophomore who attended Nowak’s lecture, said she was a little skeptical of the program is now looking forward to applying.
Smith spoke to her academic advisor about the program and said that made her decision a lot easier. Smith suggests going to the Career Services and talking to an advisor for anyone considering the program.
Nowak said she hopes as many students as possible will take part in this opportunity by applying to the Walt Disney World College Program.
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