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I owe my blog an apology. It has been slightly neglected... okay fine, it was totally forgotten and ignored for nearly 4 months. Sorry. Life got lifeish and I was experiencing a new little adventure and all my writing time was suddenly driving time and weekends spent away from home. I have returned to spending my weekends at home, although with finals coming up and trying to apply to my program at school (which involves a lengthy horrible test called the Praxis) I still don't have much free time. Well, If I was studying like I should be I wouldn't have much free time. Despite the looming textbooks and flashcards I should be reading, I wanted to take a minute and record a little life update and my recent thoughts and feelings.
So if you follow me on literally ANY social media, which you likely do if you found this, then you are probably aware that I was recently offered a position with the Walt Disney Company through their college internship program. If you are unaware of of what the Disney College Program(DCP) is get ready for me to tell you how amazing it is. Based mainly in DisneyWorld in Orlando (where I will be heading) Disney hires college students from all over the country and world to work for a semester somewhere in one of the four parks with in DisneyWorld. There are a variety of different roles (jobs) that cast members(employees) may have while on the college program. A few include lifeguard, custodial, attractions, housekeeping, Quick Service Food and Beverage. My role is Quick Service Food and Beverage. It is often abbreviated as QSFB. Disney kind of has its own language and really likes abbreviations. The DCP is such an amazing opportunity, there truly is not another program similar to it. It being so amazing the application process is a little crazy and popular. It is estimated that the acceptance rate is around 20% (I don't fell like anyone actually knows the exact numbers though, Disney is so secretive about what goes on behind the scenes).
So I am going to back up a little and explain my experience of the application process. I was a little lonely and a little bored Monday, March 19th. The apartment was celebrating Abby's 19th birthday with cupcakes, when I remembered about the Disney college program. I had thought about applying a few times before, but never really followed through. Plus I couldn't really imagine myself moving to Orlando in a few months. However, I had heard horror stories of people applying 3 or 4 times before getting accepted so I figured it couldn't hurt to apply and start working towards that offer, which I figured was 3 to 4 application seasons away.
I copy and pasted my resume into the work experience section of the application, unaware that some people spend hours making sure they have the right "Disney words" in their application to get noticed. then I quickly marked high interested on almost every role, because I was willing to do just about anything to spend 4 months in the happiest place on earth. Then I pressed submit. Closed my laptop and never expected anything to happen after that.
That night as I snuggled into bed and checked my email like any good college student does, hoping class might be cancelled the next morning. I saw it. An email from Disney asking me to fill out a web based interview. So at 1 am I sat up in bed and filled out the web based interview, which consisted of a lot of personality test type questions. It was nearly 2 am when I finished and was greeted with the message "Congratulations you are a strong candidate! Please schedule a phone interview within the next 3 days." I scheduled an interview for Thursday evening and tried to go to sleep despite the excitement that was rushing through my veins.
The next three days I dived into the world of research about the Disney college program and what to expect from my phone interview. In this research I discovered a whole community of college students just like me going through the process. There are bloggers, facebook groups, and a plethora of youtubers. Also, the recruiters, who make hiring decisions, have twitters the use to update the masses of applicants! I quickly learned the phone interview is the final, and most important step in the application process. I prepared answers and got increasingly nervous I realized the reality of this opportunity. I felt so close yet so far.
My phone interview came and went, and I felt decent. The next few days I picked apart everything I said, and should have said. criticized myself for rambling and felt frustrated I could never seem to find the right words to explain myself. I planned what I would do different next time, even though I tried to stay positive. I began to discuss potential plans. Would I drive or fly to Orlando, would my family visit me. After every hypothetical I would remind myself I was probably not going to get it. So I planned my fall semester at USU and got excited about that.
Then it happened, exactly two weeks after applying. I was at work, waiting for it to be time to close, watching lots of people get acceptances on the facebook page, but the offers were going out in alphabetical order by last name. It was late and I was sure I would have to wait another day to hear back. I checked my email cause it had been a few minutes since the last time I checked it and my mouth dropped. It felt completely surreal. I was sure I was imagining it. I jumped up and screamed as I read "Congratulations..." I ran to the bathroom to call my family and tell them the good news. I couldn't stop smiling the rest of the night!
This process taught me a couple really important lessons I want to share.
1. I was second guessing my interview for days. I still feel like it wasn't perfect. But, I need to stop. It was good, good enough I am actually making real plans now, not just hypothetical ones. So stop telling yourself, your not good enough. You can do anything. We all have such unique and incredible potential.
2. The song "Meant to Be" that is super popular right now, came on twice when I started my car during the waiting game. Each time it reminded me that no matter what happened it would be what was meant to be. In fact, when I would be feeling really stressed about finding out the outcome would purposefully play this song. Overall, this whole process really testified to me that things happen for a reason. Heavenly Father (or if your not religious, fate) has a plan for each of us. Bad things happen, we get sad and lonely, but if we try our best, have faith and trust, whatever is suppose to happen will. I will admit, its a lot easier to say that with the good news, but I know if I hadn't been accepted I would still believe I was meant to be in Utah next semester. So stay positive, and if its meant to be it will be.
Tonight I went for a walk through campus/the cemetery and I live such a beautiful life. Spring is in full swing, and I am overflowing with gratitude to be able to be living my best life and for the support I receive from my family and friends. All I have ever wanted is to live a life I feel is extraordinary and I am so blessed to be fulfilling my goal everyday.
So, I report September 4th in Orlando and it can't come fast enough. In the mean time I will be finishing the semester (yuck, finals), spend a few weeks visiting family and friends, then I will be living and working at Bear Lake until I leave for Florida. I am working for a equipment rental company, so hit me up for all your boat, SeaDoo, kayak, and paddle board needs! I will do my best to post more often, so my posts are considerably shorter than this. If you've made it this far, Thanks!
Here is a picture of us dressed up as target workers for cami's Target themed birthday party because that was a lot of words....
Coming soon: Roommate updates...
I owe my blog an apology. It has been slightly neglected... okay fine, it was totally forgotten and ignored for nearly 4 months. Sorry. Life got lifeish and I was experiencing a new little adventure and all my writing time was suddenly driving time and weekends spent away from home. I have returned to spending my weekends at home, although with finals coming up and trying to apply to my program at school (which involves a lengthy horrible test called the Praxis) I still don't have much free time. Well, If I was studying like I should be I wouldn't have much free time. Despite the looming textbooks and flashcards I should be reading, I wanted to take a minute and record a little life update and my recent thoughts and feelings.
So if you follow me on literally ANY social media, which you likely do if you found this, then you are probably aware that I was recently offered a position with the Walt Disney Company through their college internship program. If you are unaware of of what the Disney College Program(DCP) is get ready for me to tell you how amazing it is. Based mainly in DisneyWorld in Orlando (where I will be heading) Disney hires college students from all over the country and world to work for a semester somewhere in one of the four parks with in DisneyWorld. There are a variety of different roles (jobs) that cast members(employees) may have while on the college program. A few include lifeguard, custodial, attractions, housekeeping, Quick Service Food and Beverage. My role is Quick Service Food and Beverage. It is often abbreviated as QSFB. Disney kind of has its own language and really likes abbreviations. The DCP is such an amazing opportunity, there truly is not another program similar to it. It being so amazing the application process is a little crazy and popular. It is estimated that the acceptance rate is around 20% (I don't fell like anyone actually knows the exact numbers though, Disney is so secretive about what goes on behind the scenes).
So I am going to back up a little and explain my experience of the application process. I was a little lonely and a little bored Monday, March 19th. The apartment was celebrating Abby's 19th birthday with cupcakes, when I remembered about the Disney college program. I had thought about applying a few times before, but never really followed through. Plus I couldn't really imagine myself moving to Orlando in a few months. However, I had heard horror stories of people applying 3 or 4 times before getting accepted so I figured it couldn't hurt to apply and start working towards that offer, which I figured was 3 to 4 application seasons away.
I copy and pasted my resume into the work experience section of the application, unaware that some people spend hours making sure they have the right "Disney words" in their application to get noticed. then I quickly marked high interested on almost every role, because I was willing to do just about anything to spend 4 months in the happiest place on earth. Then I pressed submit. Closed my laptop and never expected anything to happen after that.
That night as I snuggled into bed and checked my email like any good college student does, hoping class might be cancelled the next morning. I saw it. An email from Disney asking me to fill out a web based interview. So at 1 am I sat up in bed and filled out the web based interview, which consisted of a lot of personality test type questions. It was nearly 2 am when I finished and was greeted with the message "Congratulations you are a strong candidate! Please schedule a phone interview within the next 3 days." I scheduled an interview for Thursday evening and tried to go to sleep despite the excitement that was rushing through my veins.
The next three days I dived into the world of research about the Disney college program and what to expect from my phone interview. In this research I discovered a whole community of college students just like me going through the process. There are bloggers, facebook groups, and a plethora of youtubers. Also, the recruiters, who make hiring decisions, have twitters the use to update the masses of applicants! I quickly learned the phone interview is the final, and most important step in the application process. I prepared answers and got increasingly nervous I realized the reality of this opportunity. I felt so close yet so far.
My phone interview came and went, and I felt decent. The next few days I picked apart everything I said, and should have said. criticized myself for rambling and felt frustrated I could never seem to find the right words to explain myself. I planned what I would do different next time, even though I tried to stay positive. I began to discuss potential plans. Would I drive or fly to Orlando, would my family visit me. After every hypothetical I would remind myself I was probably not going to get it. So I planned my fall semester at USU and got excited about that.
Then it happened, exactly two weeks after applying. I was at work, waiting for it to be time to close, watching lots of people get acceptances on the facebook page, but the offers were going out in alphabetical order by last name. It was late and I was sure I would have to wait another day to hear back. I checked my email cause it had been a few minutes since the last time I checked it and my mouth dropped. It felt completely surreal. I was sure I was imagining it. I jumped up and screamed as I read "Congratulations..." I ran to the bathroom to call my family and tell them the good news. I couldn't stop smiling the rest of the night!
This process taught me a couple really important lessons I want to share.
1. I was second guessing my interview for days. I still feel like it wasn't perfect. But, I need to stop. It was good, good enough I am actually making real plans now, not just hypothetical ones. So stop telling yourself, your not good enough. You can do anything. We all have such unique and incredible potential.
2. The song "Meant to Be" that is super popular right now, came on twice when I started my car during the waiting game. Each time it reminded me that no matter what happened it would be what was meant to be. In fact, when I would be feeling really stressed about finding out the outcome would purposefully play this song. Overall, this whole process really testified to me that things happen for a reason. Heavenly Father (or if your not religious, fate) has a plan for each of us. Bad things happen, we get sad and lonely, but if we try our best, have faith and trust, whatever is suppose to happen will. I will admit, its a lot easier to say that with the good news, but I know if I hadn't been accepted I would still believe I was meant to be in Utah next semester. So stay positive, and if its meant to be it will be.
Tonight I went for a walk through campus/the cemetery and I live such a beautiful life. Spring is in full swing, and I am overflowing with gratitude to be able to be living my best life and for the support I receive from my family and friends. All I have ever wanted is to live a life I feel is extraordinary and I am so blessed to be fulfilling my goal everyday.
So, I report September 4th in Orlando and it can't come fast enough. In the mean time I will be finishing the semester (yuck, finals), spend a few weeks visiting family and friends, then I will be living and working at Bear Lake until I leave for Florida. I am working for a equipment rental company, so hit me up for all your boat, SeaDoo, kayak, and paddle board needs! I will do my best to post more often, so my posts are considerably shorter than this. If you've made it this far, Thanks!
Here is a picture of us dressed up as target workers for cami's Target themed birthday party because that was a lot of words....
Coming soon: Roommate updates...
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