College Program Questions Thread Pt 2

[razzery]

And now I feel like a total jerk. I talked to Michelle on the phone and she said she was sorry that I took her e-mail the wrong way.

She was concerned about my professionalism. And in person I'm extremely poised and professional, so that made me really nervous. And the thing is, she should have no idea it's me, but I had no idea they read the boards so I just used my name for my username. I thought "what? I'm going to meet some of these people in person, anyway." Bad idea, apparently.

She said, "If you reacted this way to such a tiny setback, it just makes me concerned with how you'll deal with guests if there's a problem." And I had to explain, tearing up and feeling like an idiot, that I'd had problems with financial aid this year, and doing the program was going to save me about $20,000. So my dad’s calling me every day to find out if I get in, because he’s helping me pay for school. Plus my adviser was all over me to decide whether I'm taking a leave of absence or not, since it's a pretty arduous process at my school. So I have him e-mailing me every few days. Plus I’ve been extremely sick for almost two weeks now (first a cold, then the stomach flu, now a cold again), so I’m tired and cranky to begin with. I didn’t mention being sick, except to say I had a cold since I sound odd on the phone.

Then she said she understand, and she had just been concerned. Then she told me I had an answer in the mail. Which makes me nervous. A yes answer? A no answer? Argh.

I hope my fever-induced quick temper didn’t screw me over for the whole program.

I'm really glad you got explain yourself and hopefully everything works out for the best. At this point though, I really think the subject should be dropped. It happened but you got your chance to make up for it, I just don't want anyone carrying this on long than it should which could potentially just make matters worse.

Edit: Hi recruiters!

 

[Saxsoon]

Well, I think my interview went well. I answered all the questions the best I could (actually my answers may have sounded fake because they were probably what they were expecting). That's just how I am, so hopefully she saw (heard) that. I tried to make jokes and told a little anecdote about my sister getting turned away from Rockin Roller Coaster and how tough that could be. (my question dealt with this very issue, what would I tell a child if they were turned away). So hopefully all worked out well, and I will find out hopefully in a few weeks.

 

[Seewhatimesdone]

Well, I think my interview went well. I answered all the questions the best I could (actually my answers may have sounded fake because they were probably what they were expecting). That's just how I am, so hopefully she saw (heard) that. I tried to make jokes and told a little anecdote about my sister getting turned away from Rockin Roller Coaster and how tough that could be. (my question dealt with this very issue, what would I tell a child if they were turned away). So hopefully all worked out well, and I will find out hopefully in a few weeks.

Congrats! The interview was the most nerve wracking part for me so at least that's done Now just a few more weeks to go!

Hi recruiters!

 

[Joanna71985]

Well, I think my interview went well. I answered all the questions the best I could (actually my answers may have sounded fake because they were probably what they were expecting). That's just how I am, so hopefully she saw (heard) that. I tried to make jokes and told a little anecdote about my sister getting turned away from Rockin Roller Coaster and how tough that could be. (my question dealt with this very issue, what would I tell a child if they were turned away). So hopefully all worked out well, and I will find out hopefully in a few weeks.

Glad to hear it went well!

 

[salvaXdana]

has anyone ever been sent home on the day of check in after the background checks and everything? because it just accured to me that they do all of that after you get there, at check in hahaa. i dont mean to laugh if that has happened, but that would just be so horrible!

 

[Seewhatimesdone]

has anyone ever been sent home on the day of check in after the background checks and everything? because it just accured to me that they do all of that after you get there, at check in hahaa. i dont mean to laugh if that has happened, but that would just be so horrible!

That would be AWFUL. Just wondering, what qualifies someone for being sent home besides the obvious thing like doing something illegal, drugs, alcohal, rude comments.

Like when they do the background check what does that mean? I've never had a real job (just a summer one) so I don't even really have a background. I just went to school XD What could they possible find?? What are they looking for?

 

[Joanna71985]

has anyone ever been sent home on the day of check in after the background checks and everything? because it just accured to me that they do all of that after you get there, at check in hahaa. i dont mean to laugh if that has happened, but that would just be so horrible!

I'm sure it has. It wouldn't surprise me.

 

[SweaterInJune]

I think you're fine...

They're looking for illegal activity: drugs, alcohol(dui, etc), contraband, assault, sexual abuse, restraining orders, murder, involuntary manslaughter, accomplice, breaking and entering, burglary, robbery, shoplifting, etc...

Use your imagination



They do have a background check before giving you an offer, but it's not necessarily the same as what forensics would pull up based on your prints.

Disney has too much at stake to forgo this process. Still, I bet they have had a few people to turn away at check-in.

It's not that terrible. If they've done something to warrant being turned away at the door, then: A) They knew about it and did not disclose it B)They did something bad, which they had to have known was illegal--I won't throw a pity party -and- C)They were forewarned by Disney

That's all I'm saying...I wouldn't want certain people working at WDW just because they want to--would you? I'm not saying that people don't deserve 2nd chances for some things, but it's definitely case by case...

 

[Seewhatimesdone]

That's all I'm saying...I wouldn't want certain people working at WDW just because they want to--would you? I'm not saying that people don't deserve 2nd chances for some things, but it's definitely case by case...

Certainly not I was just wondering why someone would get turned away the day of because like you said if they did something pretty bad they would know so it seems stupid to show up and think you're going to get away with it!

 

[SecondStartotheright]

So, I'll be attending a seminar in a few weeks to interview for the spring 09 program. I was just curious how to go about this from a financial stand point.

Everyone I've talked to says you don't make very much money there, and that you definitely need to save up beforehand, or you'll barely be able to eat!

I don't know if it's just exaggeration, or if it really is that bad.
So I was just hoping for an honest opinion on this, and already aware that it would be a good idea to have some money saved up regardless...about how much would you suggest?

 

[Seewhatimesdone]

So, I'll be attending a seminar in a few weeks to interview for the spring 09 program. I was just curious how to go about this from a financial stand point.

Everyone I've talked to says you don't make very much money there, and that you definitely need to save up beforehand, or you'll barely be able to eat!

I don't know if it's just exaggeration, or if it really is that bad.
So I was just hoping for an honest opinion on this, and already aware that it would be a good idea to have some money saved up regardless...about how much would you suggest?

From what i've heard most people go with about 500

But I think that if you spend wisely you would be able to get away with two or three hundred. I'm driving so i'm able to bring a lot of things with me like so i'll be able to bring less

 

[Joanna71985]

So, I'll be attending a seminar in a few weeks to interview for the spring 09 program. I was just curious how to go about this from a financial stand point.

Everyone I've talked to says you don't make very much money there, and that you definitely need to save up beforehand, or you'll barely be able to eat!

I don't know if it's just exaggeration, or if it really is that bad.
So I was just hoping for an honest opinion on this, and already aware that it would be a good idea to have some money saved up regardless...about how much would you suggest?

I brought done around $300 with me, and I was fine. As long as you don't blow it all away, you can definitely bring home money too. I brought home almost $1000 last summer.

 

[Seewhatimesdone]

I brought done around $300 with me, and I was fine. As long as you don't blow it all away, you can definitely bring home money too. I brought home almost $1000 last summer.

I'm definately going to create a budget too. This will be the first time that i'm actually fully paying for everything myself. Thankfully, while i'm taking classes right now i'm living with my mom so I have it pretty easy. But this time i'll be paying for rent, food, gas, ect. all by myself. It will be tough at first but I think it will be really rewarding in the end. Good preparation for the real world. Plus it will give me a chance to build a little bit of credit so I can buy my own house in the future. Of course, I have to get in first!

 

[Joanna71985]

I'm definately going to create a budget too. This will be the first time that i'm actually fully paying for everything myself. Thankfully, while i'm taking classes right now i'm living with my mom so I have it pretty easy. But this time i'll be paying for rent, food, gas, ect. all by myself. It will be tough at first but I think it will be really rewarding in the end. Good preparation for the real world. Plus it will give me a chance to build a little bit of credit so I can buy my own house in the future. Of course, I have to get in first!

aww, I'm sure you will!

 

[yensiD011]

quick question...how many roles should i say i want to do. i can't say too many but i don't want to say too few. is there a magic number?!

 

[Joanna71985]

quick question...how many roles should i say i want to do. i can't say too many but i don't want to say too few. is there a magic number?!

My recruiter recommends at least 4 roles. That being said, make sure to only pick roles you feel happy and comfortable doing. You don't want to pick one you don't want to do, and end up getting that role.

 

[InventorsDaughter]

I GOT A PHONE INTERVIEW!!

Doesn't sound like much I know, but not all IPs get them so XD

I'm really really excited, can anyone tell me what sort of questions they are likely to ask me on the phone interview??

Any help will be appreciated!

Thanks x x x x

 

[SecondStartotheright]

From what i've heard most people go with about 500

But I think that if you spend wisely you would be able to get away with two or three hundred. I'm driving so i'm able to bring a lot of things with me like so i'll be able to bring less

Really is that all?
That's good news...I was expecting it to be way more, I've already got that in a savings account!


How much is rent?

 

[Joanna71985]

Really is that all?
That's good news...I was expecting it to be way more, I've already got that in a savings account!


How much is rent?

It varies by complex and apartment size. My 3-BR at Patterson last summer was $81 a week.

Vista is the cheaper of the 3, and then Patterson and Chatham are just about the same.

 

[Seewhatimesdone]

Really is that all?
That's good news...I was expecting it to be way more, I've already got that in a savings account!


How much is rent?

It think it ranges from 70 to 90 (something along those lines) a week depending on the size and location of where you're staying. It's deducted from your paycheck automatically except for the first week, and then they take double rent out of your second week. Not really sure why they do that XD