Anyone's CP experience like this?

PrincessKsMom

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• Feb 23, 2015

• #1

Just saw this "book" on Amazon. I understand kids away from home will sometimes get up to no good, but does this really paint an accurate picture?

http://www.amazon.com/Saw-Ariel-Do-..._kstore_1?ie=UTF8&refRID=0E61PVQJ7HCJ6VAT3MTP

 

cmbouldin

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• Feb 23, 2015

• #2

I won't read the book and I haven't done the program, but I imagine it depends on the "kid". I know they have separate housing for those under 21, but if your "kid" drinks at home, they'll probably drink in college. The reviews seem to say that isn't an accurate portrayal of the CP, though.

 

PrincessKsMom

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• Feb 23, 2015

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My daughter doesn't drink, doesn't party. That was part of my concern. That if she does this she'll be "odd man out" so to speak. That's why I'm asking here, for those who have done the CP before. I'd hate for her to get all the way there and be miserable due to a rambunctious party lifestyle that she won't fit in with.

 

cmbouldin

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• Feb 23, 2015

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I understand. I meant to add … I'm sure it's like any other college experience. There will certainly be some partiers, drinkers, etc. I never was (I'm older) and going to college didn't change that or make me feel left out. I'm sure she'll find some friends that aren't into that scene.

 

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dizagain

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• Feb 23, 2015

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My DD completed a 7-month program in January . She went random in roommate selection and it worked out very well. She is not a partier at all, prefers small groups of friends, and was terrified. She lived in an 8-person apt and became best friends with three of the girls. Two of her roommates were into the party/finding lots of guys scene but were respectful of the others- it was a wellness apt. My daughter loved it and is planning to return after a December graduation (caused by her program but worth it!). To give you an idea of her personality- she turned 21 over the weekend. She went to dinner with friends, ordered the obligatory beverage and hated it, went back to the dorm with the group for a movie and was attacked by the boys with silly string.......

The DCP was amazing for her in so so many ways. There is a place for everyone and all kinds of people to meet!

 

thatgirl23

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• Feb 23, 2015

• #6

I haven't read the book but based on the title and description, I'm sure I can guess at what's in it. That being said, I agree with the previous poster who said it's like college - there will be all types of people/situations.

I wish I could say I loved my DCP experience but I can't. I don't regret doing it, but I wish I loved it like most others do. I don't feel comfortable going into great detail on the board but let's just say drugs, alcohol, inappropriate relationships, and police were all involved (all different situations). Oh, and I should mention that I was only in a 4 person apartment and we were all under 21. I will say that I did my program over 10 years ago so things may have changed. Disney may be doing more now than they did back then.

To the OP, I was like your daughter... I didn't drink, smoke, or party. I was the odd man out in my apartment but not in the program. Most of my co-workers, regular employees and DCPers alike, we're great. They were the ones that got me through and those DCPers are the ones I would hang out with on my days off.

I hope that helps give you a better idea.

 

ArielinWonderland

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• Feb 24, 2015

• #7

The program is what you make it! People have a range of experiences, but it's a huge program. There are a ton of people who would prefer a night at the parks or hanging out in their apartment to a night at the club.

My roommates and I found each other in a Facebook group where people filled out surveys that included sleeping, cleaning, and partying habits. I would suggest this, that way your daughter isn't stuck living with a roommate who stumbles in drunk every night.

 

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• Feb 24, 2015

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Thank you all so much for sharing your experiences and guidance. She is a freshman and may not apply for CP until her junior year so there is time. I'm sure it would all work out and I know there will be a mix of people. She likes her downtime/quiet time and I can't see her dealing with falling down drunks every day. Great to know about the FB page and the survey. I think that will be a great thing.

 

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• Feb 26, 2015

• #9

I wouldn't worry about that at all as long as you trust your kid. I was 20 and a junior when I was on my DCP. It's true that it basically is just like college, if you don't get involved with those things or people then you won't have any problems. Under 21 you have to live in wellness and you can get termed if anyone has alcohol in the apartments.

Basically, you'll get to know who the party people are on the fb page and you most likely won't see them unless you actively seek them out. I lived in Patterson with 5 girls. All but 1 was under 21 and they respected the rules of no alcohol in the house. Two were random roommates from Australia who did love to go to parties, but they were extremely mature and never brought boys or anything else home. As others have said, I found all (2 random weren't in the plans) my roommates on FB, you can fill out surveys whether you drink, when you sleep, how you clean, etc. It's pretty easy to find similar people.

I never saw cops or security or anyone while on my CP or at Patterson. Didn't have any problems with roommates or people next door, it was a quiet place. FWIW I absolutely loved my program and my roommates, I'm moving back in with some old friends from there after graduation.

 

PrincessKsMom

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• Feb 27, 2015

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It's great to hear such a positive experience! She is in a Disney Club at school which is run by a few former DCP members and they all had wonderful experiences. Just wanted to know how prevalent the bad was. Obviously it's not.

 

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stitchlovestink

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• Mar 3, 2015

• #11

No it isn't prevalent but stuff happens. One of DD's friends was termed on his very first day for drinking in a wellness unit even though he was of legal drinking age. Alcohol in a wellness unit can get the ENTIRE UNIT termed so even if your kid doesn’t drink I would still highly recommend nonwellness if they are 21 or older as you cannot Guarantee what your roommates will or will not do. BTDT. Have known multiple kids personally who have done the program and there just aren't any guarantees regarding roommate's behaviors.
DD walked in on her roommate getting busy with another roommate's boyfriend!! Wanna talk about awkward!!