College Program Questions Thread Pt 2

[tinyt396]

Okay because I don't want to go to them and have them tell me "oh well that shouldn't have been approved you have to work that day" but I don't see why it would be a problem either, its all so confusing but I will ask them. I did send it through deployment already and it got approved since the person taking my shift wanted hours and had not so many but I'm just worried I'll go tell my managers about it and they'll go back and have it denied or something =(.

When I was on my program in 2005 we had to work our last 2 days before we left. If we didn't work then we would have a no rehire status. Not sure what the rule is now but that's what happened when I was there. It sucked cause my family came to visit me but they had fun in the parks without me and my manager actually let me have an extra break to eat dinner with them since I had to work.

 

[disasterpiece]

thanks to everyone who gave me links to their blogs! i'll definitely be keeping up with you!

i have created an account on livejournal in order to access some of your friends only blogs, and have already added many of you as friends!

my site is : dizzydisney.livejournal.com

feel free to add me! and thanks to everyone again!

 

[mickeyfan85]

Not sure about the streaming - but I also use uTorrent for my episodes (House!!) and I found a different way if you're willing to pay for them that's completely legal and won't get you kicked off the program. It's called Amazon Unbox, and you can download complete seasons of new shows, and if you miss one it's usually up for download like a day or two later. It's usually $1.89 an episode, which isn't too bad. It depends on the show though - some they have and some they don't.

You can watch house and many other shows online at the channel's website. For instance, I catch Grey's Anatomy everyweek on ABC.com and the Office on NBC.com. Check it out!

 

[sylvesterT21]

You can watch house and many other shows online at the channel's website. For instance, I catch Grey's Anatomy everyweek on ABC.com and the Office on NBC.com. Check it out!

Good call....

And most shows on ABC, NBC, FOX, CBS are free online from their networks (you just have to deal with the occasionally 30 second commercial break)

and they're up for at least a few weeks (some are up for months or until the season is over)

That way you can keep up with your shows on your free time (legally) without having to buy anything

 

[seastars]

Good call....

And most shows on ABC, NBC, FOX, CBS are free online from their networks (you just have to deal with the occasionally 30 second commercial break)

and they're up for at least a few weeks (some are up for months or until the season is over)

That way you can keep up with your shows on your free time (legally) without having to buy anything

I wonder if they'd block sites like http://www.free-tv-video-online.info . Those just have videos of the shows for free hosted on other sites, so you aren't really downloading anything illegal.

 

[theblondebee]

Hey guys! I dont know if I have introduced myself...well I think I did but I am Chelsea and I arrive May 28.

I kinda started a blog and the link is ....
http://disneyblondie08.blogspot.com/

I cannot wait to see you guys down there!

 

[porterella]

Is it mandatory that we have to do the roommate notification?

 

[lbdpw1285]

I've been lurking the last couple of weeks. Got turned down for Fall 08. Maybe because I didn't choose QSF&B. But I did choose merchandise. Oh well.
Going to try again for Spring 09.

Trying to plan that out now.
If I get accepted, (please) Moms is coming down with me to set up. Mom & Dad will probably come down when I'm done to help me move out.
Here's the Q. I understand you have to work until the last day, not a problem. When is the graduation? The final week or week before that?
If everyone phases in and out to start and finish the CP, are there several "Graduations"?
Next Q. After your last workday, the next day you are out of the program, how long are you given to get out of housing?
Thanx all for your help

 

[Board57796]

Is it mandatory that we have to do the roommate notification?

Nope.

 

[impsythealmighty]

The internet is ok during normal hours but pretty slow when everyone else is on during the evenings. You can pay for faster internet but I didn't and still managed to survivor but it was hard at times even getting a youtube video to load.

What's the deal with paying for faster internet? Is it through Disney? Expensive? I get really frustrated with slow internet, and if it's so slow I can't stream my shows online then I'm either gonna have to pay for better service or buy myself a tivo.

 

[Sorahana]

When I was on my program in 2005 we had to work our last 2 days before we left. If we didn't work then we would have a no rehire status. Not sure what the rule is now but that's what happened when I was there. It sucked cause my family came to visit me but they had fun in the parks without me and my manager actually let me have an extra break to eat dinner with them since I had to work.

I called the program/housing people and they said it should be okay since I was scheduled but I gave the shift away. They told me to have my manager call me if they had a problem with that, but she said since I gave my shift away I should be alright.

 

[Joanna71985]

Hey guys! I dont know if I have introduced myself...well I think I did but I am Chelsea and I arrive May 28.

I kinda started a blog and the link is ....
http://disneyblondie08.blogspot.com/

I cannot wait to see you guys down there!

Great! I can't wait to read it.

Is it mandatory that we have to do the roommate notification?

Nope. I never have.

I've been lurking the last couple of weeks. Got turned down for Fall 08. Maybe because I didn't choose QSF&B. But I did choose merchandise. Oh well.
Going to try again for Spring 09.

Trying to plan that out now.
If I get accepted, (please) Moms is coming down with me to set up. Mom & Dad will probably come down when I'm done to help me move out.
Here's the Q. I understand you have to work until the last day, not a problem. When is the graduation? The final week or week before that?
If everyone phases in and out to start and finish the CP, are there several "Graduations"?
Next Q. After your last workday, the next day you are out of the program, how long are you given to get out of housing?
Thanx all for your help

Graduation is a few weeks before the end of the program. And no, everyone goes to the same graduation (there is 2 days, back to back).

And you have til 11am on check-out day to be out.

 

[apecharge]

Hey guys! Here is my new live journal thing I promised I would tell you about when it got up and running!

http://apecharge.livejournal.com/

Please feel free to read along and join me there for my CP adventure. It is a lot more fun to write when you know people read it lol.

 

[meederman]

Hey I just found out couple weeks ago that I accepted into the program as a hopper. and I got few questions.

How does the hopper position work? How do I switch jobs in that position? Is there anybody who has been hopper before?

2nd question is concerning roommates, If I problem with my roommates can change apartments? Don't Worry I am very cool guy, I don't drink allot and I am very laid back, It's just My brother and My 2 sisters had problems with there roommates in others colleges.

Finally, Can I make to Islands of Adventure without a car?(I always wanted go there since I was 12) I don't live that far from Orlando I live in Panama City. Its just my parents are nervous about Orlando Traffic. I never been in Orlando before, Is traffic there really that bad, should I convince my parents to bring the car Orlando to go the other places in south Florida?

Any help would be appreciated?

 

[Joanna71985]

Hey I just found out couple weeks ago that I accepted into the program as a hopper. and I got few questions.

How does the hopper position work? How do I switch jobs in that position? Is there anybody who has been hopper before?

2nd question is concerning roommates, If I problem with my roommates can change apartments? Don't Worry I am very cool guy, I don't drink allot and I am very laid back, It's just My brother and My 2 sisters had problems with there roommates in others colleges.

Finally, Can I make to Islands of Adventure without a car?(I always wanted go there since I was 12) I don't live that far from Orlando I live in Panama City. Its just my parents are nervous about Orlando Traffic. I never been in Orlando before, Is traffic there really that bad, should I convince my parents to bring the car Orlando to go the other places in south Florida?

Any help would be appreciated?

Welcome!!

1) I'm not 100% positive about the position. But I do know you will be moving around a lot. You will be trained in several roles.

2) Yes, you will be able to change apartments. But unless it is for changing when turning 21, you will have to pay $50 to switch.

3) Unless you have a car, it would be tricky getting there (unless you go with friends). Having a car makes getting to these places a lot easier!

 

[meederman]

Welcome!!

1) I'm not 100% positive about the position. But I do know you will be moving around a lot. You will be trained in several roles.

2) Yes, you will be able to change apartments. But unless it is for changing when turning 21, you will have to pay $50 to switch.

3) Unless you have a car, it would be tricky getting there (unless you go with friends). Having a car makes getting to these places a lot easier!

Thank you Joanna.

I will try to convince them to let me bring a car.
Is the traffic there that bad?

yes I will be 21.

How good is transportation to work and to other places where they provide?

 

[Joanna71985]

Thank you Joanna.

I will try to convince them to let me bring a car.
Is the traffic there that bad?

yes I will be 21.

How good is transportation to work and to other places where they provide?

You're welcome.

I don't think the traffic is that bad (then again, I have never had a car with me). The transportation is doable, but again- having a car makes getting around so much easier (especially if you want to go to other places, like Universal).

 

[csaribay]

Thank you Joanna.

I will try to convince them to let me bring a car.
Is the traffic there that bad?

yes I will be 21.

How good is transportation to work and to other places where they provide?

Welcome!

Like Joanna suggested, bring a car if you can. While transportation is reliable and somewhat frequent, you will find that it is much easier and convenient to get around if you have a car (not to mention having broader access to all that Central Florida has to offer). Traffic really isn't that bad... save the occasional events that happen (marathons, etc).

Which hopper role did you select? Resorts Hopper or Parks Hopper (just mentioned as "hopper" alone on program documentation).

 

[meederman]

Welcome!

Like Joanna suggested, bring a car if you can. While transportation is reliable and somewhat frequent, you will find that it is much easier and convenient to get around if you have a car (not to mention having broader access to all that Central Florida has to offer). Traffic really isn't that bad... save the occasional events that happen (marathons, etc).

Which hopper role did you select? Resorts Hopper or Parks Hopper (just mentioned as "hopper" alone on program documentation).

Yeah I got this Role.


* Working in different locations within the same role, or working in multiple roles
* Must be receptive to working in all of the following roles:
o Quick Service Food & Beverage
o Merchandise
o Attractions
o Main Entrance Operations
o Custodial

Yeah It just said hopper on my notification letter with theses listed roles.

so would that be parks hopper?

 

[meederman]

Oh yeah I forgot to ask about this question?

When I work at the park and get a break for lunch do I have pay some crazy price for food everyday.(Example paying 5 dollars for Churro lol) Do they have discounts for food(I know There 20% but not completely sure how it works yet) or do they have cafeteria?

Thank you for your replys Joanna and csaribay your very quick answering my questions.