"So...How do you get to live at Disney for 4 months?"

So every time someone finds out I got into a college program at Disney World they want an explanation. Here is the explanation...

I heard about the Disney College Program a couple of years ago and looked into it a little bit. At the time, I was too young to apply so I didn't look into it any further. The program consists of living at Disney World or Disneyland for a certain period of time and working there. College classes are also offered.

Earlier this fall I received an e-mail stating that Disney was taking applications for their Winter/Spring Program. I decided to apply just to see how far I would make it in the process (I didn't think there was any chance I would get in). I made it through the initial application and the online interview. The final step was the phone interview. I was really nervous for the 15 minute interview but I thought that it had gone well. 3 days later, at one o'clock in the morning I received an e-mail informing me that I got accepted into the program as a concierge. I was in shock. I started crying and I called my Dad and just started bawling. They were tears of joy and tears of shock and I scared to death I was going to have to decide whether or not to go.

I would miss a semester of school, which I could deal with. I would have to leave my wonderful, fantastic job as a bridal consultant/third key manager (They are saving my job for me for when I get back. So thankful :) ). And I would have to leave my family and friends for 4 months. It was so much to think about. I prayed and talked to everyone about the decision I had to make. After a few days, I decided to go.

So, here I am now. I leave a week from tomorrow and I have yet to start packing. I have been too busy saying good-bye to everyone I know and love. I cannot wait to share all of my stories and memories with everyone. I only wish that I could take all of you with me. :)

Until next week,
Raven