I'm sitting in front of my parent's unlit fireplace, sitting in flannel from top to bottom, which means that my Disney College Program has come to a close. Being a biology major, I'm often asked why I chose to participate in the Disney College Program. The networking isn't great, and very little room for advancement is available within my field. I often asked myself the same thing. By participating in the Disney College Program, I came to love a man I barely knew anything about as part of my family, and become a part of his living legacy. I watched families make memories, and witnessed dreams come true. With every child's wish on a Wishing star, I saw them cling tightly to their innocence, even if it was just for one more day.
As I leave, I carry one very important thing with me. I came to Florida knowing no one, absolutely alone, and I left with a family. New York, Ohio, Florida, Missouri, Iowa, Alabama, Texas, Maryland, Hawaii... across the map, all brought together by One Man's Dream. It's never goodbye, it's only "see ya real soon!"
To my Disney family, you gave me strength and were my living safety net when it took all my strength not to lose my mind. I owe you everything, and I'll be seeing you soon. Ya'll made my program, and I'm so thankful to have the opportunity to make you all a part of my life. You will always have a special place in my heart, and I can't wait to see you again.
"I only hope that we don't lose sight of one thing-that it was all started by a mouse." --Walter Elias Disney
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