College Program Questions Thread Pt 2

[deadtoaster2]

What is better...January through May or January through August? I can't decide what I am going to do and I need to make the decision soon. I hear that 3 months isn't long enough, but at the same time I don't know if I could stay up there for 7 months.

I must be missing something here but wouldn't January thru May be 5 months? And January thru August be 8 months? I am not sure where you are getting 3 months from.

EDIT: Also as long as your conduct card is clean can't you just extend your stay when you start nearing the end of your program?

 

[_frazzle]

I really wish I could do the 7-month one but I need the summer to take courses to make up for the time I'm down there.

 

[epfootballcutie04]

Does that mean that i should just watch the presentation online instead of driving 4 hours to watch it and just have an interview online anyways? I thought it would be in person if you went to a school and I would have better chances if I applied in person. So even if you did see a presentation at a school you would still have an over the phone interview?

and if i want to work merchandise, but want to work inside...say at the emporium on mainstreet, how specific can you be and still get a job in merchandise. i just don't want to be stuck out in the heat selling who knows how many mickey icecreams....

What is better...January through May or January through August? I can't decide what I am going to do and I need to make the decision soon. I hear that 3 months isn't long enough, but at the same time I don't know if I could stay up there for 7 months. I am from Minnesota, so there are no visits home for me. I see that many of you have done the CP numerous times, so it must be an awesome thing. I am one for adventure and trying new things, but I still can't make up my mind...HELP !

Just wanted to say hey! I'm from MN too. Are you planning on the spring 09 CP?

 

[yensiD011]

by 3 months and 7 months i was meaning that you are down there for at least 3 full months or 7 months. i know you are down there a little long then that.

so i could stay the 3 month time, but while i am down there i could say i wanted to stay the summer?

 

[deadtoaster2]

by 3 months and 7 months i was meaning that you are down there for at least 3 full months or 7 months. i know you are down there a little long then that.

so i could stay the 3 month time, but while i am down there i could say i wanted to stay the summer?

I believe that is what I remember reading on the boards. I can't say for certain tho as I have not done a CP yet.

 

[Joanna71985]

Does that mean that i should just watch the presentation online instead of driving 4 hours to watch it and just have an interview online anyways? I thought it would be in person if you went to a school and I would have better chances if I applied in person. So even if you did see a presentation at a school you would still have an over the phone interview?

and if i want to work merchandise, but want to work inside...say at the emporium on mainstreet, how specific can you be and still get a job in merchandise. i just don't want to be stuck out in the heat selling who knows how many mickey icecreams....

What is better...January through May or January through August? I can't decide what I am going to do and I need to make the decision soon. I hear that 3 months isn't long enough, but at the same time I don't know if I could stay up there for 7 months. I am from Minnesota, so there are no visits home for me. I see that many of you have done the CP numerous times, so it must be an awesome thing. I am one for adventure and trying new things, but I still can't make up my mind...HELP !

It is up to you. But I would rather do the online presentation, then drive 4 hours to attend one. And yes, just about all interviews are done over the phone now (even if you attend a live presentation).

You can ask to be put in an indoor location. But there is no guarantee (although if you requested something like Emporium, MouseGears, WOD, ect, that probably would help your chances).

Again, this would be up to you. If you are worried about not liking the CP, do the shorter program and then extend. That's what I did my first CP. I was down on Spring 2005, and ended up extending over the summer (so I was there Jan-Aug). For me, I would do the Advantage program (but that's because I love being in FL).

 

[Seewhatimesdone]

I know that the spring program will be too short for me so i'm going to do the advantage! Then i'll probably extend into the fall <3 I know i'll miss a year of school but it's not that big of a deal because i'm just taking core classes at a community college then transferring to USC. I can't get a job here at home because I don't have any experience so no one will hire me but with the Disney program i'm positive i'll be able to get work when I come back home.

This is basically my dream; working for Disney...AND THEY'RE PAYING ME FOR IT!!!

Just a few more questions. Can you request what park you work at? I love them all but i'd love to work rides like the Haunted Mansion or Tower of Terror.

I was also thinking that I wouldn't mind serving ice cream or something but I don't mean like outside, I mean like in an ice cream parlor. Is that fast food service or full service? And since it's my last choice, can I tell them specifics like: my last choice is food service and i'd prefer to serve ice cream XD

 

[Joanna71985]

I know that the spring program will be too short for me so i'm going to do the advantage! Then i'll probably extend into the fall <3 I know i'll miss a year of school but it's not that big of a deal because i'm just taking core classes at a community college then transferring to USC. I can't get a job here at home because I don't have any experience so no one will hire me but with the Disney program i'm positive i'll be able to get work when I come back home.

This is basically my dream; working for Disney...AND THEY'RE PAYING ME FOR IT!!!

Just a few more questions. Can you request what park you work at? I love them all but i'd love to work rides like the Haunted Mansion or Tower of Terror.

I was also thinking that I wouldn't mind serving ice cream or something but I don't mean like outside, I mean like in an ice cream parlor. Is that fast food service or full service? And since it's my last choice, can I tell them specifics like: my last choice is food service and i'd prefer to serve ice cream XD

You can request, but there is no guarantee you will get that park.


Same goes for the second one. Ice Cream falls under QSFB. Also, if you pick QSFB as any of your choices, be prepared to be put there. And there is no guarantee you would get ice cream too.

 

[mum's the word!]

Gosh, bless the w- w- web. My daughter has just finished traditions and is in the MK. I was begining to drive her crazy with ALL my questions, about her college placement. As we live in the UK I am feeling a wee bit 'out of the loop'. Now I have another source of info. Three cheers for you all.

 

[Joanna71985]

Gosh, bless the w- w- web. My daughter has just finished traditions and is in the MK. I was begining to drive her crazy with ALL my questions, about her college placement. As we live in the UK I am feeling a wee bit 'out of the loop'. Now I have another source of info. Three cheers for you all.

Welcome to the Dis.

 

[Seewhatimesdone]

If you extend your CP for another season are you able to change your role? I'd love to experience different jobs in the park.

 

[Joanna71985]

If you extend your CP for another season are you able to change your role? I'd love to experience different jobs in the park.

Yes. If you decide to extend your CP, you may have the chance to switch roles. Just be aware that role choices are limited, and you need to keep your record card VERY clean to do so.

 

[Seewhatimesdone]

Yes. If you decide to extend your CP, you may have the chance to switch roles. Just be aware that role choices are limited, and you need to keep your record card VERY clean to do so.

Hah record? It's like Disney knows every aspect of your life XD

If you extend your program can you choose to audition in Florida? I hope this is an option because I can't fly out just to audition but i'd love to try out once i'm there.

Sorry for all the questions! But you're really helping me out.


Also, I was wondering if you knew anything about the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique job. I thought it sounded kind of cute and forgive me, "magical", to dress up little kids and stuff. But I don't really know how to do hair "techniques" and put make up on little girls and I don't want to ruin their experiences

I'm assuming that you would be trained to do all that. But it sounded kind of fun.

 

[er3465]

Hah record? It's like Disney knows every aspect of your life XD

If you extend your program can you choose to audition in Florida? I hope this is an option because I can't fly out just to audition but i'd love to try out once i'm there.

Sorry for all the questions! But you're really helping me out.


Also, I was wondering if you knew anything about the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique job. I thought it sounded kind of cute and forgive me, "magical", to dress up little kids and stuff. But I don't really know how to do hair "techniques" and put make up on little girls and I don't want to ruin their experiences

I'm assuming that you would be trained to do all that. But it sounded kind of fun.

They have auditions every week, and yes to do the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique you need to be trained.

 

[Seewhatimesdone]

They have auditions every week, and yes to do the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique you need to be trained.

Every week? Does that mean that during a program, if I passed the audition, I could change what I wanted to do?

And I assume that they do the training for the Boutique, you don't have to have some prior training?

 

[Joanna71985]

Hah record? It's like Disney knows every aspect of your life XD

If you extend your program can you choose to audition in Florida? I hope this is an option because I can't fly out just to audition but i'd love to try out once i'm there.

Sorry for all the questions! But you're really helping me out.


Also, I was wondering if you knew anything about the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique job. I thought it sounded kind of cute and forgive me, "magical", to dress up little kids and stuff. But I don't really know how to do hair "techniques" and put make up on little girls and I don't want to ruin their experiences

I'm assuming that you would be trained to do all that. But it sounded kind of fun.

No, the record card shows your points from work (clocking late, calling in, ect). 3 points equals a reprimand, and 3-4 of those and you are fired.

Yes, if you extend, you can audition in FL. There is an extension audition for CPs.

As for BBB, I heard they try to take CPs who have experience in that area.

 

[Joanna71985]

They have auditions every week, and yes to do the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique you need to be trained.

Yes, they have auditions all the time. But CPs can only attend the extension audition.

 

[DisneyJersey]

No, the record card shows your points from work (clocking late, calling in, ect). 3 points equals a reprimand, and 3-4 of those and you are fired.

Yes, if you extend, you can audition in FL. There is an extension audition for CPs.

As for BBB, I heard they try to take CPs who have experience in that area.

3 points does not equal a reprimand.... 3 points in 30 days, 6 in 90 or 12 in 120 equals a reprimand, and 4 of them results in termination. so you could get 3 points in 90 days, and you won't get a reprimand, just thought i would clear up any misunderstandings.

 

[Seewhatimesdone]

I don't think I will have too much of a problem with points because i'm a hard worker.

Just wondering, does anyone know if you are aloud to keep your ear piercings in if they're covered by your hair?

And I have a tongue piercing; you can't see it at all when I talk but i'm going to put a spacer in it. I know i'm not supposed to but you will not be able ot see it at all

 

[Joanna71985]

I don't think I will have too much of a problem with points because i'm a hard worker.

Just wondering, does anyone know if you are aloud to keep your ear piercings in if they're covered by your hair?

And I have a tongue piercing; you can't see it at all when I talk but i'm going to put a spacer in it. I know i'm not supposed to but you will not be able ot see it at all

Females are only allowed 1 piercing per ear, and it has to be in the lobe (no upper piercings).

And I wouldn't take a chance with the tounge piercing; they are not allowed.