Sorry for the delay in posting I have been pretty busy and haven't had a lot of free time. I had a three day weekend which was really nice! On Saturday I went shopping with one of my roommates which was a lot of fun. Later that night we had a roommate night in. We made it cupcake themed and we all made some sort of item out of a cupcake pan. I made cupcake lasagnas, one roommate made cupcake calzones, and the other roommate made cupcake brownies. It was a lot of fun and we watched a movie together. We all have been getting along really great and have a lot in common which is nice.
On Sunday, I watched the Niner game and could not be anymore excited to finally watch them in the Superbowl since the last time they made it I was too young to watch football. The only thing to make it better would to be back in California but on the bright side if they win, the MVP will come to Disney World for a parade which would be really exciting.
I had Monday off due to Martin Luther King day. I did a few errands and chores and just relaxed at home.
Tuesday, I had my second day of Orientation with the Finance interns at Hollywood Studios. I met my mentor, Dawn, who works at Downtown Disney as a Finance Manager. Your mentor is someone that gives you advice and helps you with your career goals. Afterward all the interns had a luncheon with 3 Finance Executives with the company. They talked about their career path and answered any questions we had. It was really cool that they set things up like this for us. Afterwards we went into the park and did a scavenger hunt.
Wednesday and Today have just been a regular work day. Currently, I don't have my internship project yet so I just shadow people on my team and watch what they are doing.
There is also a big charity event Disney does across their entire company called the Junior Achievement Bowl-A-Thon. Every department has a team, so I decided to sign up on mine. Its a good opportunity to meet other people and a good way to get involved. I have to raise $100 so if anyone is interested in donating, let me know. Its not until March 3rd and the money raised goes towards having business classes taught in school.
Thursday, January 24, 2013
Saturday, January 19, 2013
First Week
I have officially made it through my first week! All I have to say is that is surpassed my expectations by a long shot. I seriously love my job and I look forward to going to work everyday. In these few short days I have learned so much and I am so excited to see what is going to happen in the future.
Tuesday: It was my first full day at the office so I was a little nervous about what I would be doing all day. The majority of the day I was in meetings which was interesting. I had no idea what they were talking about and it honestly sounded like a foreign language which made me a little nervous, but they all just made jokes about how confusing it is in the beginning and in no way did they expect me to understand everything that was going on. This week was extremely hectic and busy with a lot of deadlines for my team so I just kind of watched everything that was going on. But by the end of the day I was definitely starting to understand what was going on. The other half of the day I spent on my computer doing mandatory online training about various things. I have my own disney.com email which is pretty cool and there is a program called Communicator which is basically like instant messaging that you can talk to anyone who works at Disney. I was even able to talk to my sorority sister who has an internship at Disneyland. I went to lunch with my friend I made at orientation which was nice to make a new friend. We met up with 2 other interns also. But the best part of the day was finding the STARBUCKS thats located in the building.
For the rest of the week I basically just did random projects they gave me to do or shadowed others while they were working so I could see what they were doing. Overall I am having a great time and its definitely a huge change when you don't want to leave work at the end of the day. On thursday, I even asked to stay later to finish up what I was working on.
Next week should be a little bit more relaxed and they are going to start training me on my individual project I will be working on.
Tuesday: It was my first full day at the office so I was a little nervous about what I would be doing all day. The majority of the day I was in meetings which was interesting. I had no idea what they were talking about and it honestly sounded like a foreign language which made me a little nervous, but they all just made jokes about how confusing it is in the beginning and in no way did they expect me to understand everything that was going on. This week was extremely hectic and busy with a lot of deadlines for my team so I just kind of watched everything that was going on. But by the end of the day I was definitely starting to understand what was going on. The other half of the day I spent on my computer doing mandatory online training about various things. I have my own disney.com email which is pretty cool and there is a program called Communicator which is basically like instant messaging that you can talk to anyone who works at Disney. I was even able to talk to my sorority sister who has an internship at Disneyland. I went to lunch with my friend I made at orientation which was nice to make a new friend. We met up with 2 other interns also. But the best part of the day was finding the STARBUCKS thats located in the building.
For the rest of the week I basically just did random projects they gave me to do or shadowed others while they were working so I could see what they were doing. Overall I am having a great time and its definitely a huge change when you don't want to leave work at the end of the day. On thursday, I even asked to stay later to finish up what I was working on.
Next week should be a little bit more relaxed and they are going to start training me on my individual project I will be working on.
This is the outside of the building where I work, the large cylinder thing is a sundial
This is by the front entrance
This is my cube
Monday, January 14, 2013
First day
Well I had my first day today! It was really exciting but slightly overwhelming at the same time. It started at Hollywood Studios in the backstage area in a conference type room. They had a full breakfast spread out and I felt like VIP compared to how hey treat you when you are in the college program!!! I grabbed something to eat and sat at a table with 2 girls who seemed very friendly... More like obnoxious and wanted the center of attention but I tried to just keep nice. More people came in and some more girls sat at our table thank goodness! I felt a little out of place because all the finance interns had already met earlier in the week for check in day. Since I just did my college program I didn't have to go through the check in day or traditions class. Overall everyone was really nice but I soon realized I was one of the youngest people to get the internship. Most of them were getting their MBAs, getting married, or both. I couldn't really relate to any of that but oh well. Beggars can't be choosers right? Haha I guess I have high expectations since my friends from my college program were AMAZING!
Anyways we finally started and they gave a rundown of what our internship would be like. Every department is different in how they do their program but I think the Finance department really puts in a huge effort to help you succeed. There are 13 finance interns and we will meet about once a week for a class together and do a group project. In addition we also have small get togethers every now and then. For example next week we will meet again at Hollywood Studios and have a lunch at a nice restaurant with executives in finance then get paid to go play in the parks! I could definitely get used to this.
The program is also set up so you have a coach, a leader (both who work with you on a daily basis) and a mentor who is someone unrelated to your department but helps guide you in your career. They set up meet and greets for you every week to get to know other executives in the company. I think this is really cool and such a huge improvement from how they run the college program!
After we talked about all the different parts of the internship, our leaders then came and picked us up. My leader took me to a restaurant called Konas in the Polynesian Hotel. It was amazing and overall a good way to get to know eachother. Afterward we went to the office where we will be working. I get my very own cubicle which is pretty cool. She took me around to meet everyone and showed me around the building. The best part ever is that they have free candy, snacks, and soda! Seriously! Why do they treat college programmers like slaves?! After that I went to my desk and did these required training classes online until it was time to go.
One of the girls I met earlier in the day works in the building too and we plan on getting lunch together tomorrow. She was also a Kappa Delta at University Central Florida! I was so excited and she seems really nice.
Getting used to this job is definitely going to be different. So wish me luck!
Anyways we finally started and they gave a rundown of what our internship would be like. Every department is different in how they do their program but I think the Finance department really puts in a huge effort to help you succeed. There are 13 finance interns and we will meet about once a week for a class together and do a group project. In addition we also have small get togethers every now and then. For example next week we will meet again at Hollywood Studios and have a lunch at a nice restaurant with executives in finance then get paid to go play in the parks! I could definitely get used to this.
The program is also set up so you have a coach, a leader (both who work with you on a daily basis) and a mentor who is someone unrelated to your department but helps guide you in your career. They set up meet and greets for you every week to get to know other executives in the company. I think this is really cool and such a huge improvement from how they run the college program!
After we talked about all the different parts of the internship, our leaders then came and picked us up. My leader took me to a restaurant called Konas in the Polynesian Hotel. It was amazing and overall a good way to get to know eachother. Afterward we went to the office where we will be working. I get my very own cubicle which is pretty cool. She took me around to meet everyone and showed me around the building. The best part ever is that they have free candy, snacks, and soda! Seriously! Why do they treat college programmers like slaves?! After that I went to my desk and did these required training classes online until it was time to go.
One of the girls I met earlier in the day works in the building too and we plan on getting lunch together tomorrow. She was also a Kappa Delta at University Central Florida! I was so excited and she seems really nice.
Getting used to this job is definitely going to be different. So wish me luck!
Friday, January 11, 2013
Waiting for my job to start
So not too much has been going on this week while I am waiting for my job to start. I have adjusted well and have finally gotten my room unpacked. The hardest part was trying to not get lost while driving around!
Tuesday: On Tuesday I had my volunteer orientation for Give Kids the World. Even though I have already volunteered there before with the Disney College Program, I had to go through the orientation to be an individual volunteer. We basically just walked around and learned about all the different areas. It was a random Tuesday at 1:00pm and there were over 30 people there for the orientation. They have about 100 people on their payroll and 1500 volunteer shifts that get filled a week!!! Now that I am an individual volunteer I can go online and pick up shifts for the various areas that I want to work.
Wednesday: Today I had my first volunteer shift by myself. I was working in the "La Ti Da Spa" it was a lot of fun!!! I worked with 2 other high school kids, who upon meeting me asked me what grade I was in and if I went to their High School. They were amazed when I told them I am almost 23 and have already graduated from college (in the future I guess my young looks will be to my advantage) In the Spa they have airbrush tattoos, face painting, makeup, and manicures. I basically got stuck with the manicures which was fun. The best part of the night was when this little girl Ally came in. I met her and her family on the airplane last week when I was coming back to Orlando. I noticed she had a Make a Wish shirt on so I asked if she was going to Give Kids the World, which she was. I basically just told the mom a little more about it and gave her some advice for navigating around the parks. She was really shy on the airplane but when I painted her nails she completely opened up to me. She was such a little chatterbox and so cute! She ended up leaving and coming back about 5 minutes later asking if she could have a picture with me to remember me. I thought it was so cute and felt so honored that she really liked me. She is 6 years old with a twin brother. She had leukemia but is currently in remission.
Thursday: I hung out with one of my old roommates and went to Epcot. It was good to be back in the parks and actually feel like I'm at Disney, but then I quickly remembered how annoying tourists can be. We got to ride Soarin' without having to wait because my roommate used to work there which was awesome. We then walked around the World Showcase and by then we were exhausted. Its still 85 degrees here in January! I went home did a quick change and went back to Give Kids the World for another volunteer shift. This shift is what I have been waiting to do since the first day, working in the Ice Cream palace! It was so so so much fun! The Ice Cream Palace is open everyday from 7:30 in the morning until 9:30 at night. There are over 10 different flavors, all types of toppings, cherries, strawberries, pineapple, marshmallow creme, chocolate syrup, fudge, hot caramel, whipped cream, and of course bananas from a banana split. In addition to all of that you can also get a milkshake. And the best part... all of this is free to all of the families. When they go to Give Kids the World they dont pay for a thing! Everything is free for them so its really fun when parents let their kids just get the works on their ice cream. I had the best time and I hope I will be able to get another shift there!
Friday: Today I just relaxed and got some errands done. I decided to explore the area around where I am living. I did a little shopping and came across a Target that was closing down. Everything was on clearance so of course I bought a ton of stuff I really didnt need at all. I also went to Ross because I have had a gift card from there for almost 2 years. BEST DECISION EVER! I got the worlds coolest cupcake carrier. Its called a cupcake carousel and is bright pink and holds 24 cupcakes! It looks like a giant cupcake and inside are trays that stack on top of each other and spin. Its really neat so of course now I need to bake some cupcakes to fill it!
Tuesday: On Tuesday I had my volunteer orientation for Give Kids the World. Even though I have already volunteered there before with the Disney College Program, I had to go through the orientation to be an individual volunteer. We basically just walked around and learned about all the different areas. It was a random Tuesday at 1:00pm and there were over 30 people there for the orientation. They have about 100 people on their payroll and 1500 volunteer shifts that get filled a week!!! Now that I am an individual volunteer I can go online and pick up shifts for the various areas that I want to work.
Wednesday: Today I had my first volunteer shift by myself. I was working in the "La Ti Da Spa" it was a lot of fun!!! I worked with 2 other high school kids, who upon meeting me asked me what grade I was in and if I went to their High School. They were amazed when I told them I am almost 23 and have already graduated from college (in the future I guess my young looks will be to my advantage) In the Spa they have airbrush tattoos, face painting, makeup, and manicures. I basically got stuck with the manicures which was fun. The best part of the night was when this little girl Ally came in. I met her and her family on the airplane last week when I was coming back to Orlando. I noticed she had a Make a Wish shirt on so I asked if she was going to Give Kids the World, which she was. I basically just told the mom a little more about it and gave her some advice for navigating around the parks. She was really shy on the airplane but when I painted her nails she completely opened up to me. She was such a little chatterbox and so cute! She ended up leaving and coming back about 5 minutes later asking if she could have a picture with me to remember me. I thought it was so cute and felt so honored that she really liked me. She is 6 years old with a twin brother. She had leukemia but is currently in remission.
Thursday: I hung out with one of my old roommates and went to Epcot. It was good to be back in the parks and actually feel like I'm at Disney, but then I quickly remembered how annoying tourists can be. We got to ride Soarin' without having to wait because my roommate used to work there which was awesome. We then walked around the World Showcase and by then we were exhausted. Its still 85 degrees here in January! I went home did a quick change and went back to Give Kids the World for another volunteer shift. This shift is what I have been waiting to do since the first day, working in the Ice Cream palace! It was so so so much fun! The Ice Cream Palace is open everyday from 7:30 in the morning until 9:30 at night. There are over 10 different flavors, all types of toppings, cherries, strawberries, pineapple, marshmallow creme, chocolate syrup, fudge, hot caramel, whipped cream, and of course bananas from a banana split. In addition to all of that you can also get a milkshake. And the best part... all of this is free to all of the families. When they go to Give Kids the World they dont pay for a thing! Everything is free for them so its really fun when parents let their kids just get the works on their ice cream. I had the best time and I hope I will be able to get another shift there!
Friday: Today I just relaxed and got some errands done. I decided to explore the area around where I am living. I did a little shopping and came across a Target that was closing down. Everything was on clearance so of course I bought a ton of stuff I really didnt need at all. I also went to Ross because I have had a gift card from there for almost 2 years. BEST DECISION EVER! I got the worlds coolest cupcake carrier. Its called a cupcake carousel and is bright pink and holds 24 cupcakes! It looks like a giant cupcake and inside are trays that stack on top of each other and spin. Its really neat so of course now I need to bake some cupcakes to fill it!
Sunday, January 6, 2013
Professional Internship
Im Back!!! Hopefully I can keep this blog up a little bit more than last time! Well I have officially started on my new chapter in life participating in the Professional Internship here at Disney. Here is a quick run down of my first weekend.
Friday January 4th: A long day of flying starting at 6 am. I do have to admit the plane ride is becoming a lot easier and I am getting used to a 7 hour flight instead of my quick 1 hour flight to San Diego. I arrived in Orlando around 4pm and I waited there for my car from the guy who shipped it from home. I finally got on the road and of course got extremely lost. I got stuck on a toll road and ended up having to pay almost every 2 miles (not the best start to driving in Orlando) I realized I need to keep money in my car at all times for these sneaky little toll roads that pop up. I made it to my new apartment which is conveniently located around the corner from a Super Target and Joanns! Only one of my new roommates (Amanda) was there. I moved a few stuff into my room but mostly just made my bed so I could get some sleep!
Saturday: I woke up early to get some stuff done. Our cable and internet got turned on in the morning and then I headed over to my old apartment to see my old roommates. It was really good to catch up with them but it was definitely weird that I didn't live there anymore. I hung out there for a few hours and then loaded my car with my stuff I left there. When I got home I unloaded most of it and turned my room into an even bigger disaster! Both of my roommates were home then so we worked on organizing and unpacking the kitchen. We took a trip to Target together to buy some things we needed for the apartment. Amanda also bought a dresser because she needed more storage. When we got home all three of us worked together to put the dresser together. It was a lot harder than it looked but it was a good bonding experience and we are all getting to know each other a lot better.
Sunday: Today I just ran errands and tried to get my room cleaned up. Pictures to come soon when it is finished!
I dont start until next Monday so this week I plan to just get settled in, volunteer at Give Kids the World, and hopefully get to the parks sometime.
Friday January 4th: A long day of flying starting at 6 am. I do have to admit the plane ride is becoming a lot easier and I am getting used to a 7 hour flight instead of my quick 1 hour flight to San Diego. I arrived in Orlando around 4pm and I waited there for my car from the guy who shipped it from home. I finally got on the road and of course got extremely lost. I got stuck on a toll road and ended up having to pay almost every 2 miles (not the best start to driving in Orlando) I realized I need to keep money in my car at all times for these sneaky little toll roads that pop up. I made it to my new apartment which is conveniently located around the corner from a Super Target and Joanns! Only one of my new roommates (Amanda) was there. I moved a few stuff into my room but mostly just made my bed so I could get some sleep!
Saturday: I woke up early to get some stuff done. Our cable and internet got turned on in the morning and then I headed over to my old apartment to see my old roommates. It was really good to catch up with them but it was definitely weird that I didn't live there anymore. I hung out there for a few hours and then loaded my car with my stuff I left there. When I got home I unloaded most of it and turned my room into an even bigger disaster! Both of my roommates were home then so we worked on organizing and unpacking the kitchen. We took a trip to Target together to buy some things we needed for the apartment. Amanda also bought a dresser because she needed more storage. When we got home all three of us worked together to put the dresser together. It was a lot harder than it looked but it was a good bonding experience and we are all getting to know each other a lot better.
Sunday: Today I just ran errands and tried to get my room cleaned up. Pictures to come soon when it is finished!
I dont start until next Monday so this week I plan to just get settled in, volunteer at Give Kids the World, and hopefully get to the parks sometime.
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