The Communique

Issue date: 9/29/05 Section: Feature

Media Credit: Beth Bloomfield The Share a Dream Come True parade is one of many celebrations held daily throught Disney theme parks.

The Walt Disney World College Program offers students from across the world the opportunity to participate in its magical world internship.

The college program, which debuted in 1981, draws interns from many schools across the country.

"I had a marvelous experience working at the Mouse Gear at Epcot, in Walt Disney World and I encourage all Kirkwood students to participate in this program, especially business students," said Beth Bloomfield, a former Walt Disney intern. "I am going to connect my experience to what I am studying and also to use my experience throughout my life."

Interns live in exclusive complexes on a diverse campus and take seven courses offered through the program. The courses are worth three credits each, as recommended by the American Council of Education. Kirkwood has participated in the program since its inception.

"Internship learning is the practical aspect of learning through agencies that work in the field that are related to your course of study.

"We all learn through experience. Therefore, while you are studying a theory of a course, it is important that you also do the practical in order to get a tangible evidence of what you are studying" said Disney intern Ben Waycoff.

The Spring Advantage internship presentation is scheduled for Oct. 6 in Iowa Hall at rooms A&B at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.

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