The Disney College Program at the Walt Disney World Resort is a unique experience that uses a combination of education and work experience to develop students into well rounded individuals. While there I had the opportunity to:
*Build transferable skills that include relationship building, problem solving, and written and verbal communication
*Explore networking opportunities
*Participate in several educational opportunities that involved leadership and communication
* Participate in several volunteer events
My name is Eric Schleicher. I am a future Penn State graduate (May 2010) The past few months, i have had the oppertunity to participate in the Disney College Program. Here is snap shot of my experiances and what I learned while there:
Disney College Program Website
https://www.wdwcollegeprogram.com/
About Me
- Eric Schleicher
- Penn State University BA Corporate Communications
Key Successes vs Challenges
While at Disney there was a lot to learn. The training in itself was a 45 hour program before you were even able to be on your own in the parks. From this i learned what it takes to be successful in a Fortune 50 company. I also learned skills such as time management, organization, and communication that i will be sure to use in my future endevors.
Expectations vs Reality
Going into this program i was very excited because i was going to get the best training is customer service and guest relations. I also thought that i would learn a lot about being a leader and how to be successful. Looking back, i feel that i accomplished all i wanted to. I was able to get the training from developmental meetings with my managers, online classes, and lectures along with hands on experiance in the parks communicating with guests.
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