College Program Questions Thread Pt 2

[Joanna71985]

Do they issue a watch if it's required? Or are you responsible to get your own?

You have to get your own.

I am in roommate notification program, and I talked to my roommate and we both agreed on our apartment preferences. Do we both have to be together to check in?

No, you don't.

 

[futreWDI]

For people that do not like wearing real watches, found some other options...

(it would qualify as Disney Look as a bracelet, and I would suggest black or something slightly plain)

http://www.thetoyhunt.com/hw30202.html?productid=hw30202&channelid=FROOG

http://www.x-wear.com/cot/product.a...ogleProducts&key_id=SurfSportSnapWatchCrystal

http://spectrumadvertising.com/item...ItemGUID=8CBA041A-55BE-4FCD-A767-37619144A394

They are also very cheap, so if they break or you lose them its okay!

 

[MarinaAndCharlie]

I have a friend who's very interested in the program once i told her about it but she has a two year old. Does anyone know if and how they work around this or is it not an option? Do you know if they allow young children to live in the assigned apartments with the parents or if they have a sitting service for while you're at work?

Thanks!

 

[Joanna71985]

I have a friend who's very interested in the program once i told her about it but she has a two year old. Does anyone know if and how they work around this or is it not an option? Do you know if they allow young children to live in the assigned apartments with the parents or if they have a sitting service for while you're at work?

Thanks!

I don't believe children would be allowed to live in the CP housing.

 

[MarinaAndCharlie]

I don't believe children would be allowed to live in the CP housing.

Do you think this counts as special circumstances so she could live off property?

Anyone have any experience with this?

 

[Joanna71985]

Do you think this counts as special circumstances so she could live off property?

Anyone have any experience with this?

CPs can live off-property.

 

[graygables]

CPs can live off-property.

I'm a non-traditional student (meaning: Mom) and I was told that I could submit a request to live off-property to a committee for approval after I was accepted. I would think your friend could do the same, but child care could be an issue, particularly if she has to work funky late hours.

 

[LilLdancer]

hey all.
just decided to join since my goal is to do the program this coming spring! anyone else hoping to be down there for spring 2009?

 

[aly024]

hey lilLdancer! i plan on doing spring 09 as well. i cant believe applications go up next month! woohoo!

 

[Seewhatimesdone]

Sorry if these questions have already been asked but I really need some help!

Hi, i’m interested in doing one of the Disney programs but i’m a little confused as to which one I should choose. I just graduated from high school and the fall applications are closed so I would have to apply for the spring. The thing is, the college program says you have to have a semester of college under your belt to start the program but I don’t understand how you can do the program and go to college when you’re working 45 hours a week.

Do you just tell the college thanks for the semester, i’m leaving now for the Disney program? I’m accepted to the University of Washington but I doubt they would just let me leave for five months to do an "internship" in Florida. They won’t even give me college credits because the "classes" are somewhat laughable. I'm afraid that if I decided to do the career start program instead of going to this college i'm going to end up at a 6 dollar job an hour for the rest of my life. These Disney jobs sound a little like slave labor

So what’s the real difference in the programs? They look pretty much the same except for the one semester of college needed. Any help would be great

Also, do you get to choose which park you want to work in?

 

[DisneyJersey]

Sorry if these questions have already been asked but I really need some help!

Hi, i’m interested in doing one of the Disney programs but i’m a little confused as to which one I should choose. I just graduated from high school and the fall applications are closed so I would have to apply for the spring. The thing is, the college program says you have to have a semester of college under your belt to start the program but I don’t understand how you can do the program and go to college when you’re working 45 hours a week.

Do you just tell the college thanks for the semester, i’m leaving now for the Disney program? I’m accepted to the University of Washington but I doubt they would just let me leave for five months to do an "internship" in Florida. They won’t even give me college credits because the "classes" are somewhat laughable. I'm afraid that if I decided to do the career start program instead of going to this college i'm going to end up at a 6 dollar job an hour for the rest of my life. These Disney jobs sound a little like slave labor

So what’s the real difference in the programs? They look pretty much the same except for the one semester of college needed. Any help would be great

Also, do you get to choose which park you want to work in?

pls see response in your other thread..

 

[Seewhatimesdone]

Is one season better than the other? I was thinking about applying for the spring 2009 but I think the fall 2009 would be cool with the holiday's and all.

 

[sandybobandy]

Is one season better than the other? I was thinking about applying for the spring 2009 but I think the fall 2009 would be cool with the holiday's and all.

I think they both have their advantages and "disadvantages" (I put the quotes because I don't think either season has their downside).

I'm doing Fall '09 (hopefully) so maybe that's enough reason to pick fall!

 

[M.I.C.]

As far as figuring stuff out with my school, do I need their permission to do this and do some schools just not allow it? Can I do it if the fall is my first college semester an I wanna get in the Spring 2008 CP? Also should I tell them like now if I'm planning on doing Spring 2008?

 

[M.I.C.]

Also this girl might want to go down when I do to work but she's not in a college. She's trying to get into hair styling and has a job here with it right now, would it be hard for her to get a job involving that at such a young age and if she did enroll in a college is their a role involving that in the program for those in their first semester of college? (Sorry I forget the name).

 

[glendalais]

As far as figuring stuff out with my school, do I need their permission to do this and do some schools just not allow it? Can I do it if the fall is my first college semester an I wanna get in the Spring 2008 CP? Also should I tell them like now if I'm planning on doing Spring 2008?

Not all schools will necessarily give you credit for the CP, but they can't stop you from doing it anyway. You just take off for a semester and then resume your courses when you get back. You don't even have to tell them why.

And yes, this Fall would make you eligible to participate in the CP in Spring '09.

Also this girl might want to go down when I do to work but she's not in a college. She's trying to get into hair styling and has a job here with it right now, would it be hard for her to get a job involving that at such a young age and if she did enroll in a college is their a role involving that in the program for those in their first semester of college? (Sorry I forget the name).

There's always the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, which combines cosmetology with bucketfulls of Disney Pixie Dust. However, since she's not in College, and the CareerStart programme doesn't offer BBB as a role option, she would have to apply for the role through WDW Casting.

 

[Joanna71985]

Is one season better than the other? I was thinking about applying for the spring 2009 but I think the fall 2009 would be cool with the holiday's and all.

I have done both. And I love the Fall session! It is so nice being down for the holidays. I will be applying for FA 2009, and can't wait!

As far as figuring stuff out with my school, do I need their permission to do this and do some schools just not allow it? Can I do it if the fall is my first college semester an I wanna get in the Spring 2008 CP? Also should I tell them like now if I'm planning on doing Spring 2008?

Yes, you can apply for the CP for Spring 2009, if Fall 2008 was your first semester.

 

[LilLdancer]

so i know i will be super nervous for the phone interview!
any advice from those that have gone through it?
and also what job/s did you do and what one/s did/didnt u like?!
thanks for any help n advice

 

[Seewhatimesdone]

I have done both. And I love the Fall session! It is so nice being down for the holidays. I will be applying for FA 2009, and can't wait!

I think i'll do that; it sounds awesome!

I've heard from some people that the program is wonderful and then others say that they basically work you to the bone. I know that you get paid way less and you work more hours than other Disney employees and that Disney basically owns you for a few months but i'm kind of okay with that XD


I was wondering if someone could tell me about the professional internship. Is that like a step further after you've done the College program?

 

[DisneyJersey]

I think i'll do that; it sounds awesome!

I've heard from some people that the program is wonderful and then others say that they basically work you to the bone. I know that you get paid way less and you work more hours than other Disney employees and that Disney basically owns you for a few months but i'm kind of okay with that XD


I was wondering if someone could tell me about the professional internship. Is that like a step further after you've done the College program?

yep, the PI is a step further...you could apply after the cp for it..PI's usually around 9 to 12 an hour depending on the job, you could also apply for mgmt internships which is 600 a week or so before taxes... thing with MI's is you are required to find your own housing...