College Program Questions Thread Pt 2

[Seewhatimesdone]

See, this is the one thing I've been on the fence about. I can't really imagine leaving my little focus at home for so long, but I am thinking that I would really rather not spend the money on gas while I'm done there.

I don't know...I just figure that if I do bring it, I will always want to drive everywhere, but on the other hand, if I leave it at home, I can force myself to rely on the bus.

I am having a hard time choosing which is the best option.

You might as well bring it even if you end up using the buses. That way you have it in case a bus doesn't show up, you want to go to the store, ect. I think it would be good to have it for weekends if you want to drive somewhere like Universal or check out Florida. And you can use the bus as well.

 

[graygables]

See, this is the one thing I've been on the fence about. I can't really imagine leaving my little focus at home for so long, but I am thinking that I would really rather not spend the money on gas while I'm done there.

I don't know...I just figure that if I do bring it, I will always want to drive everywhere, but on the other hand, if I leave it at home, I can force myself to rely on the bus.

I am having a hard time choosing which is the best option.

Another thing, you will inevitably meet people who do NOT have a car and are more than happy to pay you for gas to make runs to various stores/places. It's a great way to make new friends and get your gas paid at the same time! My DDs were both VERY glad to have their cars.

 

[Soarin08]

There is also a Publix near Chatham/Patterson. It's very convenient, though not my most favorite grocery store in the world.

Excellent!! I love Publix!! Better than Wal-Mart any day!

Ok, and I do think I will bring my car!

 

[WhateverLolaWants]

Ok, and I do think I will bring my car!

Good choice. It's so much more convenient, and when your roommates are driving you nuts or you just need some "me time", it can be your only getaway.

 

[wll.henderson1]

so if we don't get accepted do they send a letter letting us know? and what about bringing a bicycle? is walmart biking distance?

 

[Soarin08]

Good choice. It's so much more convenient, and when your roommates are driving you nuts or you just need some "me time", it can be your only getaway.

Gotcha!! Haha, ahhhh yesssss, I do need alone time every so often.

Seconding wil.henderson1's question as well.

 

[lauraebeth]

so if we don't get accepted do they send a letter letting us know? and what about bringing a bicycle? is walmart biking distance?

Disney will send you something letting you know that they will not be able to accept you for this program season. and I'm pretty sure bikes aren't allowed because there is no where to put them. and no way would i ride a bike to walmart. people do walk to publix though from chatham, while I was there you'd see the publix shopping carts pile up outside of the apartments. hehe.

also, regarding the whole care things, if you bring it, you will use it. people start out taking buses to save money, but when it takes you an hour to get to work when you could drive and it's only 15 minutes, you'll drive your car.

I didn't have my car and one of my roommates did as well as my best friend, so transportation was NEVER an issue for me. we shopped together, ran errands together, etc.

 

[Joanna71985]

Excellent!! I love Publix!! Better than Wal-Mart any day!

Ok, and I do think I will bring my car!

Good idea!

so if we don't get accepted do they send a letter letting us know? and what about bringing a bicycle? is walmart biking distance?

Yes, they send a letter either way. And bikes aren't allowed.

 

[shastatikipunch]

Another thing, you will inevitably meet people who do NOT have a car and are more than happy to pay you for gas to make runs to various stores/places. It's a great way to make new friends and get your gas paid at the same time! My DDs were both VERY glad to have their cars.

I've always been really leery of taking money from friends. It's just a personal thing I try to avoid if I can. At the same time I don't want to be used for rides constantly down there, if I'm headed in the direction of where the person needs to go it's cool but if it's my day off I don't know how far I'd be willing to go out of my way. I don't know just a personal conflict I guess.

 

[graygables]

I've always been really leery of taking money from friends. It's just a personal thing I try to avoid if I can. At the same time I don't want to be used for rides constantly down there, if I'm headed in the direction of where the person needs to go it's cool but if it's my day off I don't know how far I'd be willing to go out of my way. I don't know just a personal conflict I guess.

that's fine. My girls rarely went to WalMart, the grocery store, mall, etc alone. They also often drove to work to avoid the buses and carpooled with other CPs who had to be at the same park around the same time. They both kept a coffee can for donations and most friends were more than happy to chip in on the gas for the convenience.

 

[wll.henderson1]

dang this sounds so much fun...i just hope i get accepted.

 

[GreatWideSomewhere]

that's fine. My girls rarely went to WalMart, the grocery store, mall, etc alone. They also often drove to work to avoid the buses and carpooled with other CPs who had to be at the same park around the same time. They both kept a coffee can for donations and most friends were more than happy to chip in on the gas for the convenience.

I have some issues with accepting money from friends as well, so I can definitely understand that.

On the other hand, all of you have made good points. A car does sound like it would be an advantage down there. Now...just figuring out the details of actually getting my car down to Florida, lol.

Thanks for all the help!

PS: My interview is in 54 minutes!!!!!!!

 

[tlynk]

I have a question about moving into the apartments? If DD does get accepted- how many days prior the official start date can she move into the CP apartments? For example if her session is Jan 12-May 17 (guessing), does she physically move in on Jan 11, Jan 12 or sooner??

Thank you for answering my many questions.

 

[Berlioz70]

I have a question about moving into the apartments? If DD does get accepted- how many days prior the official start date can she move into the CP apartments? For example if her session is Jan 12-May 17 (guessing), does she physically move in on Jan 11, Jan 12 or sooner??

Thank you for answering my many questions.

She will move in on the 12th. Her actual employment will begin with the company two days later, so in this case she would start on the 14th.

 

[Seewhatimesdone]

I have some issues with accepting money from friends as well, so I can definitely understand that.

On the other hand, all of you have made good points. A car does sound like it would be an advantage down there. Now...just figuring out the details of actually getting my car down to Florida, lol.

Thanks for all the help!

PS: My interview is in 54 minutes!!!!!!!

Good luck!

 

[tlynk]

She will move in on the 12th. Her actual employment will begin with the company two days later, so in this case she would start on the 14th.

Thank you! That is good to know.

 

[GreatWideSomewhere]

Good luck!

Thanks! I actually just finished and I can barely sit still I'm so anxious!

I do have another question, though: Do you usually get the role(s) that they ask you questions about in your interview? I am just wondering because my interviewer only asked me questions about my top role and then some about my work experience that could be applied to a different role. I guess I am just wondering what my chances are for getting a role we did not talk about.

 

[Joanna71985]

Thanks! I actually just finished and I can barely sit still I'm so anxious!

I do have another question, though: Do you usually get the role(s) that they ask you questions about in your interview? I am just wondering because my interviewer only asked me questions about my top role and then some about my work experience that could be applied to a different role. I guess I am just wondering what my chances are for getting a role we did not talk about.

They try to put you in your first choice. But if there isn't room, then they go to the next choice, and so on.

 

[GreatWideSomewhere]

Thanks Joanna!

 

[Joanna71985]

Thanks Joanna!

You're welcome.