College Program Questions Thread Pt 2

[Mrs.CptnJackSparrow]

You've sparked my curiosity - could you elaborate on why you dislike your location? The reason I ask is because Attractions is my second pick, but I do not know much about how it works.

same here.. not only that but Everest is a top attraction... hmmmm

 

[Dee/Belle]

I know this is random, but something has been bothering me about the Safari...so if anyone has worked there/knows about it, could you pm me so I can ask a question? Thanks (nothing bad...I'm just a curious person)

 

[shastatikipunch]

How big are they on the school requirements? I'm behind on a few electives and might actually take a break from school to go down and do the program, but I have a friend who claims he enrolled in Community College and was failing miserably and still got accepted into the College Program. Anyways, I was just curious to see whether or not I should start hauling to get all my classes out of the way or not.

 

[Joanna71985]

How big are they on the school requirements? I'm behind on a few electives and might actually take a break from school to go down and do the program, but I have a friend who claims he enrolled in Community College and was failing miserably and still got accepted into the College Program. Anyways, I was just curious to see whether or not I should start hauling to get all my classes out of the way or not.

Pretty big. You have to be in good standing with your school in order to do the CP. Usually that means having a 2.0+ GPA.

 

[shastatikipunch]

Pretty big. You have to be in good standing with your school in order to do the CP. Usually that means having a 2.0+ GPA.

That's not too bad at all. I thought it was like all class requirements, and like a 3.0. From the way they make it seem on the site.

 

[Joanna71985]

That's not too bad at all. I thought it was like all class requirements, and like a 3.0. From the way they make it seem on the site.

That's just a general thing. It differs by school.

 

[piratestitch]

I have a question that's been eating away at me a bit.
I'm a sophomore right now in college, but I live at home to save on room and board. As such, I've never spent more then a long weekend or 12 miles away from home. I'm pretty scared about this possibly being my first time away from home. 5 months and 1000 miles is going to be a major deal for me.
Was homesickness hard even for those of you that were already living away from homw at college? Would it be too much to handle my first time on my own? And are there any ways you know of that can help with homesickness while down there?
Thanks very much!

 

[Joanna71985]

I have a question that's been eating away at me a bit.
I'm a sophomore right now in college, but I live at home to save on room and board. As such, I've never spent more then a long weekend or 12 miles away from home. I'm pretty scared about this possibly being my first time away from home. 5 months and 1000 miles is going to be a major deal for me.
Was homesickness hard even for those of you that were already living away from homw at college? Would it be too much to handle my first time on my own? And are there any ways you know of that can help with homesickness while down there?
Thanks very much!

Oh yes. It happened to me. My first program was my first major time away from home (I commute to school). I was very homesick. Calling home everyday helped, as did going to the parks with my friends (and talking with my managers). I guess it did help, as I extended that program and have since done 2 more (and am currently waiting on one).

 

[Dee/Belle]

I have a question that's been eating away at me a bit.
I'm a sophomore right now in college, but I live at home to save on room and board. As such, I've never spent more then a long weekend or 12 miles away from home. I'm pretty scared about this possibly being my first time away from home. 5 months and 1000 miles is going to be a major deal for me.
Was homesickness hard even for those of you that were already living away from homw at college? Would it be too much to handle my first time on my own? And are there any ways you know of that can help with homesickness while down there?
Thanks very much!

I think a lot of us are in the same boat as you...we all have a common understanding that we're gonna miss home and our friends, but that's why we have each other. I don't know but one person (in person) going down on the CP when I am and I just met her but I already feel like I have friends there (thanks facebook group!) and I know they've got my back. Try and network with people before you go so you have that core group! Good luck and I feel your insecurities

 

[SnowWhite1985]

i'm a super senior, and i've never left home once besides the college program. i thought i would have a rough time..but honestly, they keep you so busy, and you meet so many new people..there is too much to do to get so insanely homesick. i cried at the airport yadda yadda..but once i was there i was like see ya later! psh. i had a great time.

 

[Dee/Belle]

Also remember you're going to be SUPER busy, which helps. You'll be having so much fun you won't know what to do with yourself! I cried and cried when I went to France for foreign exchange but I wasted so much time doing that and feeling bad, I lost out on critical experiences in my time over there. Don't let that happen to you

 

[piratestitch]

Thank you SO much everyone! You've all made me feel so much better! I was getting nervous about deciding to apply next semester for Spring '09 but you have all made me feel so much more confindent! I didn't realize there were so many others had been in the same position that I am! Thanks very much also for all the tips! *hugs*

 

[kishijoten]

Random question from a current CP *shock* lol.

(And sorry in advance this question is a downer, to those of you applying/waiting this does not happen very often okay? lol)
Suppose you are extremely unhappy where you're at (as in location of your job, not necessarily position) is there anyway you can ask to be placed somewhere else? I'm really miserable where I'm at, and the mass amount of hours is stressing me out/leading to burn out.

I'm curious about this, too. I'm not thrilled with my location, either. The hours are craptastic. I wouldn't mind switching roles, either, since I'm a hospitality major that's stuck in merchandise (I wanted hospitality, got put in merch, and yet I know of people whogot put in hospitality and didn't want it. This makes no sense to me) but I'd at least love to work at a better location.

 

[RR0206]

Random question: Does anyone have a full list of the discounts on WDW Property that cast members and CPs get? There was a list on the CP website after you'd been accepted...but I don't have access to it any longer and I honestly haven't found a comprehensive list on the Hub anywhere!

 

[Joanna71985]

Thank you SO much everyone! You've all made me feel so much better! I was getting nervous about deciding to apply next semester for Spring '09 but you have all made me feel so much more confindent! I didn't realize there were so many others had been in the same position that I am! Thanks very much also for all the tips! *hugs*

You are quite welcome. See you down there (I plan on doing Spring 2009 myself).

 

[csaribay]

Random question: Does anyone have a full list of the discounts on WDW Property that cast members and CPs get? There was a list on the CP website after you'd been accepted...but I don't have access to it any longer and I honestly haven't found a comprehensive list on the Hub anywhere!

Sure, look for an "Incredible Discounts" booklet- they should be in the communications area of your work location, or they have them at Company D. The current cover should have daisy on it.

 

[Sorahana]

same here.. not only that but Everest is a top attraction... hmmmm

The reason I dislike it at the moment is because they are having some of us work anywhere between 11-17 hrs a day. We're short staffed there so that's why they keep scheduling us odd hours like that. I am miserable and am becoming burnt out from the hours so are a lot of other people.
Also being a top attraction, its extremely busy.

If you're interested in Attractions, it is a fun job the hours are just odd sometimes. It all depends on what attraction you're put at. I'd love to work at one of the shows instead but I guess right now I'm where I'm at.

EDIT: I got the answer I needed, thank you =D. Don't let what I'm saying about my particular area influence people who are thinking about Attractions. It is fun, I just feel like I'd do better at a different location.

But yea if anyone has other questions about Attractions, feel free to ask =).

 

[shastatikipunch]

But yea if anyone has other questions about Attractions, feel free to ask =).

Have you ever high fived the Yeti?

 

[jusTine87]

awesome

 

[RR0206]

Sure, look for an "Incredible Discounts" booklet- they should be in the communications area of your work location, or they have them at Company D. The current cover should have daisy on it.

Y'know what, I have that book but I don't think that was exactly what I was looking for.

What I was looking for was like: 20% discount at all merchandise locations, excluding....

20% food discount at resteraunts: 18% gratuity included. Cast member must be there but doesn't have to be the one paying the bill...

It was a list like that, a detailed list of the actual park and resort specific discounts.