Disney representatives will be on campus today looking for students who want to make a career at the happiest place on Earth.
During their first day on UF’s campus Monday, Disney recruiter Mel Morales and several internship alumni presented in Pugh Hall for about an hour on the benefits of the Disney College Program.
The program is an internship available to college students 18 or older at either Walt Disney World Resort or Disneyland Resort.
Students who are selected to participate can live on-site for four to six months, earning credits and getting paid work experience in the process.
In addition to working, members can also take classes created specifically by Disney for the program.
Disney’s representatives discussed their experiences and how they were able to do the program and remain full-time students with Bright Futures or other scholarships.
Many, including Morales, mentioned benefits to working with Disney.
“When you go for an internship, you want a company big enough to give you exposure to move laterally,” Morales said.
Morales said interns receive a number of perks, including free admission to the Walt Disney theme parks and discounts for friends and family.
After the presentation, Morales and the representatives met with students to discuss potential roles in the internship.
Students must be enrolled at UF or graduating soon to be eligible.
Disney employs more than 65,000 people in more than 2,000 roles in its Orlando location alone.
For more information, students can attend today’s presentation at 7:20 p.m. in the Pugh Hall Ocora.
