I knew leaving my college program wan't going to be easy, but then I started realizing all of the things I was going to miss. Believe me, you should enjoy your Disney bubble for as long as you can. This list isn't very fun, but here are all of the harsh realities of leaving your Disney College Program.
1. Mickey Mouse isn’t your boss anymore.
You'll never have a boss quite like him either.
2. You can’t make magic anymore.
Some people say you can, but it just isn’t the same.
3. You can’t go to your favorite park whenever you want.
I guess there's the mall...or Wal-Mart.
4. You can’t get a big hug from your favorite character when you’re feeling sad.
But at least you have your Mickey plush, right?
5. You leave behind so many amazing people.
The good news is that maybe you'll have some fun road trips in the future and get to visit them!
6. Being back home just doesn’t feel normal.
...but saying you work for a mouse and seeing Tinkerbell fly every night is.
7. You can’t make a magical backstory for an answer to a question.
"Let me go see if Cinderella's mice made that shirt in a small."
8. You can’t say “Have a magical day!” without someone looking at you like you’re crazy.
Trust me, I've tried.
9. No more glorious discount.
That 20% would really make a difference right about now.
10. Sometimes it feels like it never happened.
Some days it feels like a wonderful dream with only the pictures to prove it.
Regardless of leaving your program, we still have our college program family and a once in a lifetime experience to always remember. If you are a fellow CP, you can also go to dcpalumni.com to join the Disney Alumni Program to stay connected!
