Originally Posted By iDisney72 Hello all! I'm going to apply for a couple of the internships at Animal Kingdom and was wondering if anyone has ever been a part of the internship program at WDW. I'm just curious as to how the experiences went. I'm hoping to get the Animal Behavior internship. Any feedback is appreciated!
Originally Posted By -em I did a management professional internship that started in june 06. While I loved the internship while I was on it- Ive come to have mixed feelings over it and its affect on my career. The mgmt ones I know are alot different so your experiance will be a lot different- Good Luck! -em
Originally Posted By TDLFAN I am a profesional Disney guest worldwide, so that qualifies me as an intern in quality control.
Originally Posted By CMDad My son applied for the animal behavior internship many years ago. (Ironically, I was cleaning files off my computer in preparation for getting a new one just yesterday and was reading his application.) He had gotten to know many of the DAK managers (including the one he would be working with) during his days as a CP, and had remained as a Campus Rep during the next 2.5 years. He had hoped that he might have an inside track. He also had a strong animal background, having worked at a zoo through college as well. He didn't get it, as the competition was very strong, and there was only one position being offered. Apply for it if you have the qualifications, but be realistic about your chances. If you get it though - be prepared for a great experience.
Originally Posted By CMDad <<I did a management professional internship that started in june 06. While I loved the internship while I was on it- Ive come to have mixed feelings over it and its affect on my career. >> Ironically, his time at WDW and his credits that he earned during his CP days (12 college credits) have actually helped my son's career after he left Disney. In all three of the positions he has held since them, having Disney on his resume has opened some eyes ... particularly at the American Museum of Natural History where he worked for a while.
Originally Posted By -em That may be true but the magic words there are >>after he left Disney<< I'm still here... To make a *really* long story short- I now have had 4 seperate hire dates (which means I will have had 3.5 years total here before Im eligible for my 1 year pin)have baffled both access control AND casting in the last 3 weeks among other things... Sad part- I still want to be here though the outside world is starting to call where I know I wont regret my internship at all -em
Originally Posted By iDisney72 Thanks for the heads-up, CMdad. I didn't realize there is only one position available! Assuming they haven't added any more in recent years, that is, but it sounds like I shouldn't plan on it. I do have the qualifications they require, like animal work and research experience, so I applied for both animal behavior and conservation biology. I guess now it is just wait and see! em, thanks for the good luck wishes!
