College Program Questions Thread Pt 2

[epfootballcutie04]

does anyone know if there are dishwashers in the apartment? Random, i know... but my roomie and I are making lists, lol.

And to the poster that asked about quick service food... I've never done that role, but i know of a lot of people are being asked if they would mind doing it during their interview. I know I was. My response was something a long the lines of that I wouldn't necessairly mind doing it, however I feel my abilities would benefit the company if I was placed in one of the 5 roles I had checked off, and then i made sure to try and explain why.

I told my interviewer that if it was the only thing available, I would have took it, gladly since I am very serious about working my way up, I would just prefer one of my other roles

She was very nice and told me that she appreciated my honest answer and moved on to ask me about my prefered roles.

I ended up getting hospitality which i wanted, to honesty works

Good luck with your interview though!!! I'm sure you'll do just fine!

 

[khancock]

does anyone know if there are dishwashers in the apartment? Random, i know... but my roomie and I are making lists, lol.

They have a list of everything that is (or supposed) to be in each apartment here
http://www.wdwcollegeprogram.com/sap/its/mimes/zh_wdwcp/students/housing/housing_amenities.html

You can click the first 2 bullets and it will expand into details.

Dishwasher is there.

 

[epfootballcutie04]

They have a list of everything that is (or supposed) to be in each apartment here
http://www.wdwcollegeprogram.com/sap/its/mimes/zh_wdwcp/students/housing/housing_amenities.html

You can click the first 2 bullets and it will expand into details.

Dishwasher is there.

aaahhh yes! That's what i was looking for Thank you very much!!!!

 

[WhateverLolaWants]

does anyone know if there are dishwashers in the apartment? Random, i know... but my roomie and I are making lists, lol.

And to the poster that asked about quick service food... I've never done that role, but i know of a lot of people are being asked if they would mind doing it during their interview. I know I was. My response was something a long the lines of that I wouldn't necessairly mind doing it, however I feel my abilities would benefit the company if I was placed in one of the 5 roles I had checked off, and then i made sure to try and explain why.

I told my interviewer that if it was the only thing available, I would have took it, gladly since I am very serious about working my way up, I would just prefer one of my other roles

The dishwasher thing has already been answered, but I want to mention that I rarely used the dishwasher. I found it quicker to wash by hand (and trust me, I hate cleaning of any sort) and the majority of us used paper plates instead of the ones provided. It took forever to fill the dishwasher so dirty dishes would be sitting in there forever.

And I'm glad you got the role you preferred. I said the same exact thing to my interviewer about QSFB saying I had more experience for merchandise and that it related way more to major, yet she put me in QSFB anyways. Though, my interviewer was very unfriendly and the interview took literally like 7 minutes because she was obviously not in the mood to be doing her job that day.

 

[Soarin08]

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.

Thanks!! And yeah, I'll prolly drop Joanna a message and ask her then, if she did it.

I wonder, is there any way we can room with someone on the boards? I'd like to be with someone (if I get in) that I've at least chatted with.

 

[epfootballcutie04]

Thanks!! And yeah, I'll prolly drop Joanna a message and ask her then, if she did it.

I wonder, is there any way we can room with someone on the boards? I'd like to be with someone (if I get in) that I've at least chatted with.

Yes there is. When you go to sign up for roomate notification, all you need is their applciant number and you type that in.

They need to have the same arrival date as you, though. And obviously be assigned to the same type of program as you (ie: Spring/Spring Advantage/Spring Quarter)

 

[Joanna71985]

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?

FSFB is working the sit-down restaurants in the parks and resorts. QSFB is working the Counter Service restaurants (fast food-type restaurants), carts, ect. I did QSFB last summer at Casey's at the MK. Just a warning- if you pick QSFB, the chances are very likely that you will be put in this role.

Thanks!! And yeah, I'll prolly drop Joanna a message and ask her then, if she did it.

I wonder, is there any way we can room with someone on the boards? I'd like to be with someone (if I get in) that I've at least chatted with.

Yes you can. You just need to enter their code into the roomie notification system. Also, you both need to have the same check in/out dates and both be under/over 21 (unless the 21+ person wants to be in wellness).

 

[tlynk]

Thanks to all who responded to my DL CP questions! I have a feeling DD will get accepted at WDW, but you never know?? She's a little nervous, but maybe we'll hear something soon to ease her mind either way. Thanks again!

 

[Joanna71985]

I'm sure she will be just fine!

 

[Soarin08]

FSFB is working the sit-down restaurants in the parks and resorts. QSFB is working the Counter Service restaurants (fast food-type restaurants), carts, ect. I did QSFB last summer at Casey's at the MK. Just a warning- if you pick QSFB, the chances are very likely that you will be put in this role.



Yes you can. You just need to enter their code into the roomie notification system. Also, you both need to have the same check in/out dates and both be under/over 21 (unless the 21+ person wants to be in wellness).

Ahhhh Joanna.... you're a lifesaver!!!!! I appreciate the help!!!!!

 

[Joanna71985]

Ahhhh Joanna.... you're a lifesaver!!!!! I appreciate the help!!!!!

No problem!

 

[Hollywoodhaha]

Like it has said before, nothing wrong with a community college! Sometimes I giggle at the people at the University here taking the exact same courses with 5x the number of people in a class and 3x the cost. But then I giggled at myself for wanting to go there so bad after I get my AA next term.

I had "Pensacola Junior College" on my nametag and all the time I would get "Where is Pensacola?!"
So I "Lost" it to get a new one with Pensacola, FL on it. That day I had to wear a man's nametag with some weird foreign name I couldn't even pronounce. I think they take a few of dollars out of your paycheck for a new tag, but I am not too sure.
From then on I got "Oh, you are from Florida! You must be a local!"
Yeah. Sure...if local means 8 hours away from WDW

GASP. I live there too!

 

[HallGirl]

The dishwasher thing has already been answered, but I want to mention that I rarely used the dishwasher. I found it quicker to wash by hand (and trust me, I hate cleaning of any sort) and the majority of us used paper plates instead of the ones provided. It took forever to fill the dishwasher so dirty dishes would be sitting in there forever.

I was in the opposite situation. We had 8 people so we were running the dishwasher pretty much every day. We kept paper plates around in case we ran out of plates and the dish washer hadn't been run or was running when we were eating.

 

[InventorsDaughter]

Wonderful!!! I'm going to write to my friends today. Hopefully they respond. Sorry I didn't do it sooner. It's been a crazy and emotional week...

When is your interview for?

They usually try to find out why you want to do the program. I always get the question: What does Disney mean to you? You also get role-specific questions. They'll give you a situation and ask how you would respond. It's not difficult and you should be just fine. Be honest, be friendly, and remember to smile...they'll hear it! (Yes, that sounds crazy, but it's soooo true!

Thanks Nell! Interview is tomorrow at 10.15... I'm a bit nervous, but more excited than anything else. Sorry its taken me so long to reply, I've had a crazy week too. Thanks for writing to your friends, it'll be a big help. I'll let you know how it goes tomorrow!

 

[Joanna71985]

Thanks Nell! Interview is tomorrow at 10.15... I'm a bit nervous, but more excited than anything else. Sorry its taken me so long to reply, I've had a crazy week too. Thanks for writing to your friends, it'll be a big help. I'll let you know how it goes tomorrow!

Good luck!!

 

[Hollywoodhaha]

Good luck to everyone!

I'm just a young lurker [Sophomore in high school] hopeing that they still have the program in 2 years when I graduate and head off to college ..

 

[Joanna71985]

Good luck to everyone!

I'm just a young lurker [Sophomore in high school] hopeing that they still have the program in 2 years when I graduate and head off to college ..

Oh I'm sure it will. It's been around for over 25 years. I don't see it going anywhere anytime soon.

 

[Soarin08]

Thanks Nell! Interview is tomorrow at 10.15... I'm a bit nervous, but more excited than anything else. Sorry its taken me so long to reply, I've had a crazy week too. Thanks for writing to your friends, it'll be a big help. I'll let you know how it goes tomorrow!

Good luck with your interview!!!!!!!!!

 

[InventorsDaughter]

Good luck!!

Good luck with your interview!!!!!!!!!

Thanks! I'm really excited. I so want this!

 

[princess Snow]

Do CPs get scheduled overtime? What is the pay difference for OT? Is there time and a half for working recognized holidays?