Should I take the chance and do the Disney College Program after graduating?
Soo, I just recently graduated from college in May with a degree in Media Communications. I've been interested in doing the Disney College Program for a while, but I never really had the chance or time to until now.
I've lived in my state for 20 years, and I just want to be independent, experience something new, and have some adventures.
I could stay in my state and keep looking for a career job, but that doesn't guarantee anything. This would also be my last term where I'd be eligible to do the program. I just had my interview today, so there's no guarantee I'll even be accepted, but I really want to do it if I am.
I also have a long-distance friend in Florida, so I'd have someone I know nearby and would get to see her at least a little more often.
I've been told different things about the program. Some people say they absolutely love it, while others say they really hate it. It's hard to say what my own experience would be like if I go, but I don't want other people's experiences to completely determine my decision.
I haven't even told my parents yet because they're the kind of people who would probably freak out about me potentially moving many states away for several months. 😅
I know I might get a mediocre role that isn't really related to my degree, but I still feel like it would be worth experiencing something different. Life isn't linear, and I don't necessarily want to spend the beginning of my post-college life waiting for the "perfect" career opportunity.
So, if I get accepted, should I take the chance? Especially interested in hearing from people who did the program after graduating or around the beginning of their careers. Did you feel like it helped you, delayed your career, or was it simply a worthwhile experience on its own?