College Program Questions Thread Pt 2

[Joanna71985]

I don't think we were supposed to, but I snuck out on my breaks sometimes. I went over to Casey's and got lunch a few times (I worked at the Emporium). On two other occassions, I went out and did stuff. Once I went shopping for something at Pirates Bazaar and once I went out and saw PhilharMagic.

This may be against the rules, I'm not quite sure.

I don't think it is, as long as you are totally out of your costume.

Oh cool! So if I'm a character in Mouse height (I am as far as I know, from what I've seen on various places - I'm 4'9"), will I be assigned to just one character in that height range or do you switch around sometimes?

You will assist all the characters in your range.

OH MY GOD!!!!!!!!!!! i GOT IT!!!!!! I GOT MY LETTER.....OH MY GOD....!!!!! DISNEY...HERE I COME!!!!

Congrats!! What did you get!

 

[CelticBelle]

congrats! what is your role? How long total did you have to wait for your response?

 

[abarnett]

Thank you!!! I am so excited! I got accepted for merchandise so if anyone has any comments on that they are much appreciated. I had my interview 2 Fridays ago so I waited just a little over a week before I got my letter. I was surprised it came so quick!

 

[Joanna71985]

Thank you!!! I am so excited! I got accepted for merchandise so if anyone has any comments on that they are much appreciated. I had my interview 2 Fridays ago so I waited just a little over a week before I got my letter. I was surprised it came so quick!

Wow! That's great.

I posted in the other thread, but I had merchandise for my first CP. It wasn't too bad. I mostly closed, so my hours were along the lines of starting around 3-5pm and going til park close (which could be something like 10pm up until 3am- darn EMH).

 

[einahpets126]

Congrats Ashley!

I got my acceptance today! I will be doing Main Entrance Operations for the Fall Program!! I'm still deciding on my start date- I have to do one of the later two because I have another internship planned that goes until August 24. I'm super excited though! Has anyone done Entrance Ops or have any "insider information" on this position?

 

[abarnett]

I am just soooooo excited, I literally starting shrieking when I saw the envelope! I don't think merchandise will be too bad, I really hope I don't get Magic Kingdom though...it just gets so busy.

 

[abarnett]

Congrats Ashley!

I got my acceptance today! I will be doing Main Entrance Operations for the Fall Program!! I'm still deciding on my start date- I have to do one of the later two because I have another internship planned that goes until August 24. I'm super excited though! Has anyone done Entrance Ops or have any "insider information" on this position?

Thank you! Congrats to you too. I am doing fall as well but I chose the earliest arrival date I could...hehe, I can't wait to get there!

 

[Joanna71985]

Thank you! Congrats to you too. I am doing fall as well but I chose the earliest arrival date I could...hehe, I can't wait to get there!

Maybe I will see you down there before I leave.

 

[CelticBelle]

wow! you have your interview only 2 fridays ago! I had mine that following saturday! I hope I get my letter soon! Maybe when I get home today it will be waiting for me! I'm so anxious!

 

[Salukfan]

I got accepted into the Alumni program today! I'm doing Custodial.

Congrats to abarnett and einahpets126!!

 

[CelticBelle]

Ahh! everyone is finding out today! I really want to go home and just sit in front of the mail box...but I have to work and I don't think that would be such a good idea.

 

[Joanna71985]

I got accepted into the Alumni program today! I'm doing Custodial.

Congrats to abarnett and einahpets126!!

Yay! See you down there.

 

[tinyt396]

Thank you!!! I am so excited! I got accepted for merchandise so if anyone has any comments on that they are much appreciated. I had my interview 2 Fridays ago so I waited just a little over a week before I got my letter. I was surprised it came so quick!

I worked as a merchandise hostess at Toontown in Fall 2005 and had the best time of my life!! My hours were mostly night but Toontown does not stay open for EMH so we were done earlier than most other merch CMs. I also worked at strollers for two weeks (thats got to be on of the hardest jobs), Pirates for a week and Tomorrowland for a week. Out of all of these places Toontown blows the rest out of the water. The managers are awesome, the atmosphere is awesome, and the characters are there as well so at night they come out and do a dance party with the kids. Its an awesome experience!!!

 

[abarnett]

wow! you have your interview only 2 fridays ago! I had mine that following saturday! I hope I get my letter soon! Maybe when I get home today it will be waiting for me! I'm so anxious!

I really hope you get it! Seeing that big purple folder is like the best feeling in the world!! Hehe

 

[abarnett]

I got accepted into the Alumni program today! I'm doing Custodial.

Congrats to abarnett and einahpets126!!

Congrats! If I have a good time this fall (I'm sure I will) I will try for the alumni program next summer. Anyway...great job!

 

[abarnett]

I worked as a merchandise hostess at Toontown in Fall 2005 and had the best time of my life!! My hours were mostly night but Toontown does not stay open for EMH so we were done earlier than most other merch CMs. I also worked at strollers for two weeks (thats got to be on of the hardest jobs), Pirates for a week and Tomorrowland for a week. Out of all of these places Toontown blows the rest out of the water. The managers are awesome, the atmosphere is awesome, and the characters are there as well so at night they come out and do a dance party with the kids. Its an awesome experience!!!

Wow! It really sounds like its gonna be a blast...I can't wait!

 

[abarnett]

Maybe I will see you down there before I leave.

Yea, maybe we will meet! That would be cool, I am so excited to start meeting people who will be down there!

 

[TinyBit]

I got accepted today - YEAH!!!!

I got chosen to do attractions for fall 08. I really wanted to be a character or a character attendant. I didn't want to audition tho so I guess that was out. I am only 4'9 and everyone told me to audition because they need smaller people, but I have no grace and no rhythm at all. I didnt want to go and make a fool of myself. I am nervous and excited to do attractions. I hope I get a popular ride so its always busy. I think that would be the best.

My question is this. I am not doing the best in school. I am a freshman and I think my gpa might be under 2.0. I failed my math class last semester I am getting Cs in my classes right now and I am trying really hard. High school was alot easier. So should I wait and talk to my school before accepting the spot, or should I accept it and proceed and then hope my school lets me go? I called to get an appt with a counselor who can help me and I cant get in until at least Friday. I want to pick a date and get started with my planning but I dont want to take a spot and then have to cancel it later because my school wont let me go. What should I do?

Also I live in Arizona and I am thinking about bringing my car. Do you think I should? Its a long drive. I think my car would be ok and I would probably enjoy having the freedom to come and go as I please once Im there. Do most people just take the buses?

I love these boards I have been reading them all day since I got my packet. You guys all sound so great. I hope I get to go.

 

[csaribay]

I got accepted today - YEAH!!!!

Congratulations! If I were you, I would probably reserve the spot. People occasionally do cancel, and there is no rehire penalty for doing so before you arrive, so long as you let them know. I'm not sure if you get the program assessment fee back, though.

If you can bear the drive, I would highly recommend bringing your car. It'll make your life a lot easier. Having the flexibility to get around without waiting for busses is a huge connivence, one that I wish I had while I was down in FL.

 

[shastatikipunch]

I got accepted today - YEAH!!!!

Congratulations!!!!!!