College Program Questions Thread Pt 2

[belleatheart]

So I have been a long time lurker on this board, I mostly do the Disney parks and restaurant boards. I didn't know I would ever be able to do Disney College Program with the school I was at, and now I can when I transferred. I am so excited they come to our campus on Oct. 6th and I can not wait to talk to them about CP and all that, I have always wanted to do this and just so excited to get an opportunity too!

 

[Seewhatimesdone]

So I have been a long time lurker on this board, I mostly do the Disney parks and restaurant boards. I didn't know I would ever be able to do Disney College Program with the school I was at, and now I can when I transferred. I am so excited they come to our campus on Oct. 6th and I can not wait to talk to them about CP and all that, I have always wanted to do this and just so excited to get an opportunity too!

I'm glad everything worked out for you!

 

[Joanna71985]

So I have been a long time lurker on this board, I mostly do the Disney parks and restaurant boards. I didn't know I would ever be able to do Disney College Program with the school I was at, and now I can when I transferred. I am so excited they come to our campus on Oct. 6th and I can not wait to talk to them about CP and all that, I have always wanted to do this and just so excited to get an opportunity too!

Yay! Glad you are able to do the CP!

 

[Seewhatimesdone]

Well friday was my one month mark (from my interview) so i'm hoping to hear something in the next two weeks. My stuff was received on Sept. 2nd. So this tuesday would technically be my one month mark. So I guess it could be another two weeks actually.

 

[Joanna71985]

Well friday was my one month mark (from my interview) so i'm hoping to hear something in the next two weeks. My stuff was received on Sept. 2nd. So this tuesday would technically be my one month mark. So I guess it could be another two weeks actually.

I have a feeling it will come this week!

 

[Seewhatimesdone]

I have a feeling it will come this week!

I hope so. I'm starting to get nervous!

 

[Joanna71985]

I hope so. I'm starting to get nervous!

That's understandable! But it will be here soon.

 

[tlynk]

Hello, I posted this on the parents thread, but someone who has done the DL CP may be able to answer as well.

1) If DD does not get accepted into the WDW CP, is she still eligible to apply for the Disneyland program?

2) Do they automatically take housing rent payments out of the students checks?

3) Do the students make enough to actually pay for the housing offered, and have some left for food and gas??

Thank you in advance.

 

[Berlioz70]

Hello, I posted this on the parents thread, but someone who has done the DL CP may be able to answer as well.

1) If DD does not get accepted into the WDW CP, is she still eligible to apply for the Disneyland program?

2) Do they automatically take housing rent payments out of the students checks?

3) Do the students make enough to actually pay for the housing offered, and have some left for food and gas??

Thank you in advance.

1. I'm not positive about this one because they have just changed their recruiting tactics... but last semester if you did not make the WDW one then you were encouraged to try for DL.

2. Yes, rent is automatically deducted.

3. Depends on the person. I do make enough for food and gas plus a little extra - but I limit my food spending to under 50 a week and I only fill up my car once every 2-3 weeks, I try to take the bus whenever possible. I also am paid on the higher end of the pay scale, those at the lower end may have a harder time. It really comes down to hours - the more you pick up the easier you'll be able to live down here!

Before she accepts her role it should tell her how much she'll be paid - just assume she'll get 30 hours a week and do the math. Many people get over 30 hours; but it depends on location and you won't know that until the second day of the program, so it's safer to assume the minimum!

 

[tlynk]

1. I'm not positive about this one because they have just changed their recruiting tactics... but last semester if you did not make the WDW one then you were encouraged to try for DL.

2. Yes, rent is automatically deducted.

3. Depends on the person. I do make enough for food and gas plus a little extra - but I limit my food spending to under 50 a week and I only fill up my car once every 2-3 weeks, I try to take the bus whenever possible. I also am paid on the higher end of the pay scale, those at the lower end may have a harder time. It really comes down to hours - the more you pick up the easier you'll be able to live down here!

Before she accepts her role it should tell her how much she'll be paid - just assume she'll get 30 hours a week and do the math. Many people get over 30 hours; but it depends on location and you won't know that until the second day of the program, so it's safer to assume the minimum!

Thank you for the information. Hopefully DD will get accepted at WDW, but if not she'll take the next steps to see if she can get into the DL CP. Thanks again for answering my questions! thumbsup2

 

[twinsfreak]

Has anyone ever done main entrance operations? Just wondering cause thats what I got accepted for

 

[MelissaMouse]

So I have been a long time lurker on this board, I mostly do the Disney parks and restaurant boards. I didn't know I would ever be able to do Disney College Program with the school I was at, and now I can when I transferred. I am so excited they come to our campus on Oct. 6th and I can not wait to talk to them about CP and all that, I have always wanted to do this and just so excited to get an opportunity too!

Hey!! I go to SCAD too!!! what a coincidence! I already got accepted though so I don't need to go to the session. What major are you?

 

[Soarin08]

I'm so glad I found this thread!! I'm applying for the WDW CP for spring '09 and have soooo many questions!!!!! Thankfully they can all be answered here!!!!

 

[belleatheart]

Oh I don't actually go to SCAD, but I do actually know a few people who do, I go to University of Colorado Denver

 

[Joanna71985]

I'm so glad I found this thread!! I'm applying for the WDW CP for spring '09 and have soooo many questions!!!!! Thankfully they can all be answered here!!!!

Yay! Good luck!

 

[lauraebeth]

Hello, I posted this on the parents thread, but someone who has done the DL CP may be able to answer as well.

1) If DD does not get accepted into the WDW CP, is she still eligible to apply for the Disneyland program?

2) Do they automatically take housing rent payments out of the students checks?

3) Do the students make enough to actually pay for the housing offered, and have some left for food and gas??

Thank you in advance.

1. DLR is actually more difficult to get accepted to than WDW. I'm not sure about eligibility, but you have to take a pre-interview 'test' that will determine if you fit the company.

2. rent is deducted every week, if you slack off and call out of work a lot, they take EVERYTHING you make even if it isn't enough to cover the rent, and you're left high and dry, the next week, they take the remainder of what was due from the week before, plus that weeks rent.

3. the idea is that you walk home every week with about $100. of course, this can be more if you work in a higher paying role. also, if the pay rate increases overall for CPs, then the rent goes up. as long as your DD is responsible, money will never be an issue, she can go out, have fun, go shopping and still pay bills.

 

[Soarin08]

Yay! Good luck!

Thank you so much!!! I have my college presentation next Thursday, also the day I schedule my interview!! Plus I'm thrilled, my mom is very supportive and is actually the one pushing me to go!!

 

[Joanna71985]

Thank you so much!!! I have my college presentation next Thursday, also the day I schedule my interview!! Plus I'm thrilled, my mom is very supportive and is actually the one pushing me to go!!

That's great! Glad to hear your mom is behind you.

 

[Soarin08]

That's great! Glad to hear your mom is behind you.

Yeah, it helps to have encouragement.

So question..... what's involved in food service at WDW? I'm prolly going to want to be in either Quick or Full Service Food and Beverage (I've been a waitress now since last June) and was just wondering what all's involved. Has anyone else ever done this role?

 

[Seewhatimesdone]

Yeah, it helps to have encouragement.

So question..... what's involved in food service at WDW? I'm prolly going to want to be in either Quick or Full Service Food and Beverage (I've been a waitress now since last June) and was just wondering what all's involved. Has anyone else ever done this role?

Full service deals with things like seating people, greeting guests, setting tables, helping out at a restaraunt where they need you, etc. You would work at a table service restaraunt. But you will not be waiting tables - they won't put you in a role where you can make tips. But it's still a good way to get guest interaction and probably a lot of hours.

Quick service can be anything from serving ice cream in a parlor to selling drinks or pop corn at the vending stands out front. It's any kind of food service that will be quick, heh. Most people avoid this but i've actually heard good things about it. I think that Joanna maybe had this role so i'm sure she can tell you more. The interviewer will ask you if you would be interested in this role because they really need people for it, but be careful because if you say yes they will most likely put you there for sure.