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How would you like to spend a semester where 'dreams come true'?

The Disney Career Fair is hitting West Chester Thursday, Oct. 9. and you too can become a part of the magic.

All majors of any level just need to bring a resume, a welldressed-self, and make sure to not be a minute late, Nancy Hutchison of Career and Co-Op Services, said. This event is taking place at West Chester University, in the Sykes Student Union Ballroom C on Thursday, Oct. 9, beginning with a mandatory information session at 5:30 p.m. and concluding with interviews with Disney recruiters.

Programs website (wwi.v.wdwcollegeprogram.com).

"It is a great opportunity for students to make connections and network with others,'' Hutchison said.

Courses are also offered for credit during this program. These include: Disney College Program Practicum, Disney Communication, Disney Hospitality, Disney Experiential Learning, The Disney Marketing U: Personal and Career Development Strategies, Disney Organizational Leadership, and Disney Human Resource Management.

According to the information packet, students will gain "confidence and independence in a hands-on work experience."

"This experience is no different than studying abroad for a semester," Ann Servey, an accounting professor, said. "It works well for students, because they are still, in a way, in school."

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Staying indoors proves unhealthy

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Are you suffering from a fever, sneezing, runny nose, tiredness, headaches, dizziness, scratchy throat, watery eyes, lethargy, nausea, inability to concentrate, and respiratory infections? If so, then you might be experiencing symptoms of sick building syndrome (SBS) due to poor air quality within the ventilation system.

Known contaminants floating in the air within the ventilation systems contain asbestos fibers, tobacco smoke, allergens (pollen and mold spores), Pathogens (bacteria and viruses), and Radon (radioactive decay products).

Many students may be unaware of the causes of poor ventilation within a house including: carpeting, upholstery, manufactured wood products, pesticides, and cleaning agents which may give off formaldehyde, viruses from stagnant water accumulated in ducts, humidifiers and drain pans, leftover water that has been collected in ceiling tiles, carpeting, insulation, and plumbing vents.

Research has indicated that the air within homes and other buildings can be more seriously polluted than the outdoor air in even the largest and most industrialized cities. People spend approximately 90 percent of their time indoors. The risks to health may be greater due to exposure to air pollution indoors than outdoors.

"I would like to know when the cleaning service takes the appropriate amount of time to properly clean out the ventilation within the rooms, because it looks like a few years worth of dust and mold have built up in the vents," junior, House 6 resident Jamie Lewis said.

People who may be exposed to indoor air pollutants for the longest periods of time are often those most prone to the effects of indoor air pollution.

Studentswho pass the first interview will then be asked to set up a second interview. If accepted into the program, students will have a "valuable experienceworking in a wide variety of roles workingin one of WaltDisney World'sTheme Parks,waterparks, or hotels" accordingto the Walt Disney WorldCollege Programinformationpacket.Thispacketcan be foundin the Careerand CoOp ServicesOffice. Thls informationcanalso be foundon the Walt Disney World College

Cabrini alumnus Heather Lynn Rawlings participated in the program in the spring of 2000. She was excited when she was accepted.

"Graduation can wait. Florida, here I come," Rawlings said. Rawlings wished she attended the program earlier than senior year so she could have gone on to the Intensive Internshipwhich dives deeper into Disney relations. However graduation could not be postponed any longer. For students interested in going, one does not have to wait until senior year; Disney accepts all college levels. The Intensive program is offered to students who complete the initial intern program. People from around the world attend the program each year, and one never stays in the same position for the whole time, according to theater director Neal Newman.

Rawlings still keeps in touch with friends all over the country, including Hawaii. While she was at the program, she interacted with people from London, other parts of Europe and Brazil. Housing is simple, one can choose from apartments with four or six roommates. Rawlings chose the sixperson living arrangements, because it was cheaper. All rent is deducted from the pay administered through the internship.

There is a wide variety of diverse activities to get involved in once at the program. Whether one wants to be in the hotel industry, work with public relations, or jump into the world of technical theater, this program offers plenty.

Newman had the opportunity to work with many eager interns for a summer while he stage-managed some of the background activities. He explained that the environment is well structured, and places an individual into a "true business setting."

The next time you "wish upon a star," you could be doing it where the magic never ends.