College Program Questions Thread Pt 2

[Erika86]

ok I just finished my interview. I didnt know we have to fax it AND mail it. How do I fax it? I dont have a fax machine or know anyone who does. BTW Who even uses fax anymore?

I have a scanner, does that help me???

You can scan in the role checklist and the application and then e-mail it. That's what I did, they give you that option instead of faxing when you get your thanks for interviewing e-mail.

 

[CelticBelle]

Great! How long after your interview will they send you an e-mail?

 

[Joanna71985]

Glad to hear it went well.

 

[Erika86]

Great! How long after your interview will they send you an e-mail?

I got mine about 2 weeks after I interviewed, but I interviewed when they were still backed up. I would guess you would be getting yours in the next week. You can send the information by e-mail now to the wdw college recruiting with an ATTN to the E-Presentation Coordinator (if you did the e-presentation) indicating that you are sending your Role Checklist and Application.

 

[hogwartsdropout]

I have my interview in just over a week. I already had my phone interview and they told me they were impressed by it. They've already asked me why I'd like to work at WDW, what I'd do if a guest was upset with their meal, and if I'd find it hard working long days...
So I'm just wondering what else could they possibly ask me? If anyone has any advice I'd be soo happy to hear it!

 

[Berlioz70]

Great! How long after your interview will they send you an e-mail?

I received my e-mail 5 hours later - it was CRAZY FAST!!! I think it was quicker than most others however!

 

[Berlioz70]

Hey alums! I was looking at the course offerings and am interested in taking the Disney College Program Practicum - have any of your taken that course? Any feedback?

 

[CelticBelle]

I have my interview in just over a week. I already had my phone interview and they told me they were impressed by it. They've already asked me why I'd like to work at WDW, what I'd do if a guest was upset with their meal, and if I'd find it hard working long days...
So I'm just wondering what else could they possibly ask me? If anyone has any advice I'd be soo happy to hear it!

I am confused. Have you had a phone interview for a past cp or are you doing 2 interviews for something?

 

[csaribay]

Hey alums! I was looking at the course offerings and am interested in taking the Disney College Program Practicum - have any of your taken that course? Any feedback?

That's probably the keystone class in the education program. It's a good primer on Disney corporate history and the way the company does business. If you're interested in Disney (and judging by the fact you're on the boards, you are), it's a pretty good class to take. You may or may not learn anything new from the class, but it's always interesting. The out-of classwork isn't too extensive (I think it was a couple papers and a worksheet or two), and the final isn't to difficult either.

Probably the best part is one of the last classes, where a WDW Ambassador will lecture your class and field questions- something a little more intimate than most interactions with the Ambassadors would be.

The Ducktorate and credit you may receive are good, too.

 

[Berlioz70]

That's probably the keystone class in the education program. It's a good primer on Disney corporate history and the way the company does business.....

Thanks for the feedback!!

 

[Joanna71985]

I would love to take a class or two. Too bad I'm not down there long enough.

 

[Emma Emma Emily]

I'm gonna have to take four classes just stay enrolled in my school as a full time student. BLAH, but hey I'm studying to be a teacher so who am I to complain!! My inner nerd will probably love every moment of it.

 

[CelticBelle]

I have to PELP to do the program so I dont have to take an classes, but I still think I want to take at least 2

 

[Sehsun]

If you don't have to take a class but still want to participate in the "Learning" component of the CP, I recommend one of the Disney Exploration Series (DES) classes.

They meet once a week for 2 hours at a time - no homework, papers, or tests. I took the Exploring Guest Service one and really enjoyed it. I LOVE learning more about Disney and what makes it a great company!

 

[hogwartsdropout]

I am confused. Have you had a phone interview for a past cp or are you doing 2 interviews for something?

No I've not done a past cp. I'm doing the international program which involves one phone interview and then a face to face interview.

 

[csaribay]

If you don't have to take a class but still want to participate in the "Learning" component of the CP, I recommend one of the Disney Exploration Series (DES) classes.

These are fantastic! They are a great opportunity to network with leaders. I remember being able to meet Faron Kelley, one of the big-time executives who's partially in charge of all the big promotions (Year of a Million Dreams, Happiest Celebration on Earth, etc) for Disney parks. If anyone want's to take a class but not have any real work outside of class, this is a great, great series.

 

[shastatikipunch]

These are fantastic! They are a great opportunity to network with leaders. I remember being able to meet Faron Kelley, one of the big-time executives who's partially in charge of all the big promotions (Year of a Million Dreams, Happiest Celebration on Earth, etc) for Disney parks. If anyone want's to take a class but not have any real work outside of class, this is a great, great series.

It sounds like it would be pretty interesting, I'm not really interested in taking legit classes down there. I've been going to school almost year round for about 2 and a half years now so I'm kind of burnt out to say the least. And I feel (if I get in of course) I'll be busy enough down there with everything else that I really don't want to throw homework in the mix. But the DES sounds really intriguing.

 

[Joanna71985]

If you don't have to take a class but still want to participate in the "Learning" component of the CP, I recommend one of the Disney Exploration Series (DES) classes.

They meet once a week for 2 hours at a time - no homework, papers, or tests. I took the Exploring Guest Service one and really enjoyed it. I LOVE learning more about Disney and what makes it a great company!

Those are the ones I want to take!

 

[spectroaddy]

Sounds really fun, is their an "exploring" class for leadership and guest service??? I'm health science major, want do something different in management!!!

Still deciding if I even want to take a class, I have been in school since fall 2003 every semester til I graduate in April 2008. I need a break from class, but as long as I don't have any papers, hw or test, I am fine might take it!!

Are classes offered throughout whole program May til Jan??

How is the grading system work, and does anyone know how grading system work after you graduate from your college, is still credited???

 

[Joanna71985]

The classes are only offered during slower time periods.

For example- for Fall/FA 2008 the classes won't start til Sept/Oct (none over the summer).