College Program Questions Thread Pt 2

[Joanna71985]

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.

There are no discounts for the CM break areas, but it is not that bad.

That being said, I wouldn't buy lunch everyday. It can really add up. I highly recommend making lunch some of the time and bringing it with you.

 

[bennyb98]

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.

I would eat at the Cast Cafe at DAK almost everyday and I didn't find it too bad. You could get an order of chicken nuggets or hamburger and fries and a drink for about $5.

 

[disasterpiece]

this is a really silly and completely irrelevant question, but it popped into my mind earlier... as a CP (or CM) do you get admittance to special parties (like Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party) and during Extra Magic Hours? just curious...

 

[Joanna71985]

this is a really silly and completely irrelevant question, but it popped into my mind earlier... as a CP (or CM) do you get admittance to special parties (like Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party) and during Extra Magic Hours? just curious...

You have to pay for them. But there are certain dates that are discounted.

 

[lindz0625]

okay so heres the deal tyler asked me to post this to let everyone know.... i know that there were a lot of questions about patterson and roomate notification stuff, so here goes.
Patterson is opening the weekend of may 17th, but it wont be open to fall advantage people yet, they are going to open it to the people who are extending their programs from the spring. Then theyre gonna open it to fa later on.

And if you did the roomate notification thing, then they have pre placed you in a complex. You dont get to choose which one you want.

Okay just wanted to put all that out there. I hope it helped!!!

 

[M.I.C.]

hey, I'm a senior in HS and I really wanna do this in Spring 2009 I'm thinking. I got a couple questions, 1 being How many people get accepted vs. how many are turned down? What besides the interview goes into their decision? I'm in complete fear of being rejected from it cuz I really wanna do it lol. Another being around when does the Spring CP usually go from? I don't know if it's a set date or anything every year or if it changes?

 

[csaribay]

hey, I'm a senior in HS and I really wanna do this in Spring 2009 I'm thinking. I got a couple questions, 1 being How many people get accepted vs. how many are turned down? What besides the interview goes into their decision? I'm in complete fear of being rejected from it cuz I really wanna do it lol. Another being around when does the Spring CP usually go from? I don't know if it's a set date or anything every year or if it changes?

Well... things seem to indicate that anyone who has a generally positive interview and a reasonable record will be extended a role by college recruiting. As far as how the interview goes, I have a blog post written about it here, and I think there's a full list of questions people have been asked previously floating somewhere on the boards. I'll go on to say that the program is selective however, and not everyone who applies is extended a role offer.

As far as the spring CP terms go, there are usually numerous sets of dates that stem from mid/late-January through mid-May. More information on program seasons is available here.

 

[sylvesterT21]

hey, I'm a senior in HS and I really wanna do this in Spring 2009 I'm thinking. I got a couple questions, 1 being How many people get accepted vs. how many are turned down? What besides the interview goes into their decision? I'm in complete fear of being rejected from it cuz I really wanna do it lol. Another being around when does the Spring CP usually go from? I don't know if it's a set date or anything every year or if it changes?

The application/interview is nothing too complicated (not too much pressure)....and a fear of being rejected is no reason not to try!

 

[M.I.C.]

Thanks for the info, of course I'll try I just don't want to be basing my entire next Spring on thinking I'm going there and then not being accepted.

 

[CelticBelle]

Im sure youll have plenty on notice before then. Just go about everything as normal. Before you know it, it will be september/october and you can apply. I think if you apply early you will be able to find out sooner. then you can work on preparing yourself to leave school and finish your semester. Until you apply though, theres not much to do. You can always preoccupy yourself with the community board, the podcast...or pretend to plan a trip or 2 to WDW! Hahah really...im not joking...that is how pathetic I can get.

 

[Caroleella]

I have a really random question. If we get an apartment in Chatham and have a balcony, are there any rules about what we can put on the balcony? Specifically, will I be able to grow some plants out there?

 

[bennyb98]

I have a really random question. If we get an apartment in Chatham and have a balcony, are there any rules about what we can put on the balcony? Specifically, will I be able to grow some plants out there?

I'm not sure, I don't see it being a problem. The only time I ever had an issue was when one of my roommates left one of the dining room chairs out on the balcony and the next day we got a letter saying that was our first warning not to do that again, so I know they pay attention but I doubt they will have an issue with plants.

 

[csaribay]

I have a really random question. If we get an apartment in Chatham and have a balcony, are there any rules about what we can put on the balcony? Specifically, will I be able to grow some plants out there?

I checked the housing contract, and there's nothing that specifically disallows plants on the balcony. I don't know for sure, but odds are that in moderation, it's probably fine.

Apartment furniture on the other hand, as mentioned above, shouldn't be placed out on the balcony overnight.

 

[Joanna71985]

The apartment furniture is not allowed on the balcony.

 

[meederman]

I just found out in order to get college credit I have fax a log sheet to my school every week. Dose the learning center have a fax machine there?

Also Can I request to live at the Vista Way? because it has learning center near by and has all things I need.

and Finally I am looking to go in to a Digital media or Information Technology major, do Disney hold speaker series or networking events for these types of majors?

 

[csaribay]

I just found out in order to get college credit I have fax a log sheet to my school every week. Dose the learning center have a fax machine there?

Also Can I request to live at the Vista Way? because it has learning center near by and has all things I need.

and Finally I am looking to go in to a Digital media or Information Technology major, do Disney hold speaker series or networking events for these types of majors?

Each apartment complex front desk has fax machines which are free for school/assignment use. Just let them know, and they won't charge you. The learning center at Vista Way also has a fax machine, and they'll fax something for you if it is academically related.

On the subject, yes, you may request to live at Vista Way. Keep in mind that requests are just that- since housing is based upon availability, requests aren't guaranteed.

As far as executive lecturing and networking goes, Disney periodically holds "Career Insights With...", "Executive Speaker Series" and "College Program Alumni Series" sessions with various departments of the Walt Disney World Resort. Several sessions in creative/new media and IT were held last year. Information on these sessions is available in the Communicator Newsletter and The HUB intranet portal once you arrive.

 

[AsianAmy]

In the 360 degree views on the WDWCollegeProgram page, it seems that people bring small lamps for the set of drawers by their beds. Is this the case? Do people recommend doing this? I'm debating whether or not to leave the small lamp I have at college or if I should bring it to FL...

 

[csaribay]

In the 360 degree views on the WDWCollegeProgram page, it seems that people bring small lamps for the set of drawers by their beds. Is this the case? Do people recommend doing this? I'm debating whether or not to leave the small lamp I have at college or if I should bring it to FL...

Yeah, my roommate(s) and I all bought lamps for our night stands. It's simply much more convenient and often times more considerate than using the room's built-in lighting.

 

[Joanna71985]

In the 360 degree views on the WDWCollegeProgram page, it seems that people bring small lamps for the set of drawers by their beds. Is this the case? Do people recommend doing this? I'm debating whether or not to leave the small lamp I have at college or if I should bring it to FL...

I recommend it. I like having my little lamp with me.

 

[meederman]

quick question
Do you have to bring a tv to the apartment? I looked at the 360 view at the rooms and there was no t.vs.

and does anybody know know how the park hopper role works? I know I asked twice I am just seeing if anyone else on here who has done that role before.

Thanks for all the help on here.