"What would be my dream job for this summer?" mused New York University junior Maura O'Brien as she searched online for an economical way to fill the summer months.
"I'd love to work at Disney World, as one of the characters that walks around the park, like Snow White or Belle. It would be so amazing to pretend you're a princess and have all these little kids want to meet you! In my free time, I'd do the rides, go to the beach, and see the sights. They could just pay me with park admission vouchers."
As Maura and thousands of her fellow college students embark upon their summer job hunts, many will quickly become discouraged, giving up fun in the sun for financial glory. What if you could find a job that promised to give you excitement, entertainment, experience, and a little something to line your pockets? Students, such jobs do exist.
They are referred to as"working vacations," and for anyone willing to put a little extra time and effort into his search, a multitude of opportunities that span the globe, as well as the job spectrum, can be found.
Walt Disney World is not out of reach. The WDW College Program provides work opportunities and advanced internships to college students in the fields of resort management, entertainment, culinary skills, guest service, hospitality, merchandising, and yes, even character performers/greeters.
There are paid jobs and for-credit internships for which training is provided.
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