Walt Disney's Influence On My Life

Ever since I can remember, Disney has always been a big influence on my life. My mother constantly mentions the time when I was afraid of Scar and the hyenas, or when I knew all the words to the 101 Dalmatians movie. At the age of 13, I finally accomplished my dream of going to Walt Disney World, and when Mickey pointed at me during the electrical parade, the enthusiasm I felt is a memory I will never obliterate. A year later, I met Mickey in Disneyland without caring about the long lines, which was another milestone for me. Finally, when I was 15, at Magic Kingdom during the night show and the fireworks; it was the first time I legitimately believed in my dreams. The encouragement and confidence I experienced that night was what motivated me to pursue this amazing career that is Hospitality. I desired to make other people feel the same way I did that night; secure, ecstatic, and full of life. My career provides me the tools to materialize it.
This internship is going to beneficial to me in several ways; personally and professionally.
In my personal life I will be able to become more independent and responsible, since I am living on my own. In the professional aspect I will develop my networking, because I will meet and work with people from different backgrounds and cultures while at the same time learning the dynamics of working in heterogeneous groups. It will improve my English skills and facilitate me to get prepared for future experiences as one of my goals is to get a master's degree abroad in an English speaking country. But perhaps the most important of all is that I will get the opportunity to work in the service industry, for one of the most service-oriented
companies.
Helping others has continually been one of my passions and goals; making them feel special and valued is deeply crucial to me. At this internship, apart from putting my knowledge and skills into practice such as time management, organization, leadership, initiative, and following rules. I will be capable to learn how to treat customers the right way, in order to provide a remarkable service. Also, I will understand how to bring new experiences to the clientele, so they can enjoy the same way I do whenever I go to Disney. Likewise, this experience will show me the real world I am facing in the tourism industry. Therefore, I will witness from first hand the operations of the back of the house, to manage big operations, handle employees, and resolve conflicts. Besides I hope to grasp the know-how and the Disney way.
I am a student who is eager to learn as much as possible about this fascinating business, and as one of my favorite Disney movie says: "All I need is a chance to do something great".