College Program Questions Thread Pt 2

[MissLyss]

hi! im a senior in high school and I know this is something i would love to be a part of but i dont turn 17 till the very end of august! when can i join, and when should i start the application process? also, how does this program affect college classes back home? thanks for any help

 

[FoundinWonderland]

hi! im a senior in high school and I know this is something i would love to be a part of but i dont turn 17 till the very end of august! when can i join, and when should i start the application process? also, how does this program affect college classes back home? thanks for any help

To be in the program you must be over 18 and enrolled in a college. Now, out of HS they have another program called the Career Start Program and you can look into that as well.
A few schools give credit for the program- my school doesn't but some do. It's a school by school thing. All you have to do is remain enrolled in your school back home.
My suggestion is to wait till your 19 or 20 or older- I haven't met too many 18 yr olds online who r going down
I do hope that helps. Good Luck!

 

[MissLyss]

wait sorry i meant i turn 18 this upcoming august! the only problem with waiting till 19 or 20 is i dont think i could wait that long lol! thanks for the advice! has anyone done either program during school? how well do credits transfer or will i graduate a semester late?

 

[FoundinWonderland]

wait sorry i meant i turn 18 this upcoming august! the only problem with waiting till 19 or 20 is i dont think i could wait that long lol! thanks for the advice! has anyone done either program during school? how well do credits transfer or will i graduate a semester late?

Well, unless your graduating, you kinda have to do it during school... Credits don't need to transfer either: your school either gives them to you or they don't. Look into applying online, it should answer a lot of your basic questions

 

[CelticBelle]

i know that by doing the program I am going to fall behind. I have many classes that are only offered in the fall quarter which is when I am going. So i am falling behind due to those classes. As far as credits transferring, my school told me to bring my transcript to them after I complete the program and then if the course descriptions of disney courses match to any at our university they would just add those units to my transcript.

One thing you have to remember is that if your school is not sending you through them (If they arent considering you as a full time student while you are there), then you may have to start the defferment period on your student loans and you will most likely not receive your financial aid for that quarter/semester.

There are many things to consider, but if your really adamant about doing the program, you will be able to work them out.

 

[Katelynnnnn]

Is it sad that I have been looking up all this Disney stuff and I haven't even been accepted yet. Lol. I am axiously awaiting my interview tomorrow! I want this so baddddd!

 

[MissLyss]

cool thanks so much for all the advice guys! i loooove disney and i know this is something i want, something i want to experience and gain from but im pretty confused about this whole process! I think im visiting my college sometime this week, so now i know i can ask them about how the credit part works! thanks again!

 

[Joanna71985]

So it was in the mail today! I got hospitality, wooo!

Btw, this is Ryan, buck.

I'm going to Disney World! haha

Congrats!!

Is it sad that I have been looking up all this Disney stuff and I haven't even been accepted yet. Lol. I am axiously awaiting my interview tomorrow! I want this so baddddd!

Good luck!

 

[Jaimenjones]

Hello, I have a quick question. I was filling out the application for the program and I came across the criminal history part. I have gotten into some trouble with the law before (in November 2006 – Larceny age 18). However, I never went to court or have been seen with a judge. After the incident I never was contacted by law enforcements again. Someone told me that I might have a warrant out for me. However, I am unsure. I also do not live in the state that the incident happened in. Therefore, I cannot go check to see (and im kind of scared to know.) I never have been “seen with a judge” “locked up “ or “convicted of a crime” however; there might be a possibility that I have a warrant. What do I put into the application? Will this affect my chances of getting into the program?

 

[lbdpw1285]

can anyone tell me if a refrigerator is supplied in the apts or do i need to bring one?
also, in the closet, is there a lockable locker (for a laptop etc).
thanks.

 

[csaribay]

Hello, I have a quick question. I was filling out the application for the program and I came across the criminal history part. I have gotten into some trouble with the law before (in November 2006 – Larceny age 18). However, I never went to court or have been seen with a judge. After the incident I never was contacted by law enforcements again. Someone told me that I might have a warrant out for me. However, I am unsure. I also do not live in the state that the incident happened in. Therefore, I cannot go check to see (and im kind of scared to know.) I never have been “seen with a judge” “locked up “ or “convicted of a crime” however; there might be a possibility that I have a warrant. What do I put into the application? Will this affect my chances of getting into the program?

To be honest, you should make every effort to contact the local law enforcement officials wherever the occurrence happened to find out if you have a criminal record. Full electronic background checks are done with a couple days of arrival, and if there are any positive hits that you did not disclose, you will be subject to discipline (not excluding termination).

I've got a feeling that ignorance is not an excuse that Disney will take lightly, so make sure you exhaust all reasonable efforts to find out your record, if any. After you settle this, indicate your application appropriately.

can anyone tell me if a refrigerator is supplied in the apts or do i need to bring one?
also, in the closet, is there a lockable locker (for a laptop etc).
thanks.

Yeah, all apartments have a full-sized refrigerator. You can see my Chtaham Square apartment pictures (including a shot of the kitchen) here.

In terms of the lockers, you'll need to bring a lock.

 

[alisha2864]

You will be fine, I lived at home until I went to WDWCP in 2000, and it was the best experience of my life. My parents cam down to bring my sister for her CP almost 2 months after I got there, so I got to see them, and then my sister was there for the rest of my program. There will be plenty of other people there with the same concerns as you, so don't worry, just link up with them and it will be all good!!

I just went to an information session. It wasn't official, just a former CP'er who was very helpful. Anyway, the moment I got home I realized I forgot to ask about homesickness. This is my number one concern since I've never lived away from home. I'm commuting to college and moving about 1000 miles from home is going to be a doosy of a first step. Any problems that you had starting the program or any suggestions to avoid homesickness? Thanks very much!

 

[alisha2864]

I just joined Dis today, and I'm needing to know how this all works with threads. I'm a new one and I just don't know that I understand how it all works, and what better people to find out from than fellow CP alumni!!

WDWCP Spring 2000 Merchandise "Mickey's Of Hollywood"
The then Disney-MGM Studios
WDWCP Campus rep for Youngstown State University, Fall 200 to Spring 2006

Thanks all for your help!!

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[CelticBelle]

dont worry about being new to the boards everyone here is way friendly and helpful. Its like one big family. Welcome!

 

[lbdpw1285]

next dumb question. TV included or bring my own?
thanks again.

 

[CelticBelle]

Im pretty sure its bring your own. Any advice or suggestions from an alum?

 

[csaribay]

Welcome Alisha!

next dumb question. TV included or bring my own?
thanks again.

If you can, sure, bring your own. TVs are not provided.

If you can't, there are busses to Walmart (or a one-way cab fare for about $6) where you can get one. There's also a Best Buy and other major retailers in the general area.

 

[sandybobandy]

Hello everyone!
My name is Sandy. I'm finally coming out of lurkdom! I'm on the Dis all the freaking time and have just recently started lurking the college board. After much thought and discussion with my husband, I'm going to start getting my stuff together to make me and the CP come to be!

Anyway, I do have two questions. I posted them on wdwinfo as well but know this board is pretty hoppin so I thought I'd cross post. Hope nobody minds! I apologize if they're super naive...just trying to get all the info I need.

1. Under the requirements section of the CP eligibility, it reads that you can be a full time or part time student. Anyone have any idea *how* part time one can be to apply? Are we talking 4 credits? 10 credits? Or maybe it depends on your school...?

2. Has anyone had the experience of being rejected because of the type of classes you are taking? For example, if I'm not taking any general courses, would that have any bearing on if I am accepted?


Thanks again everyone!!!
Sandy

 

[CheshireSmile]

Hello everyone!
My name is Sandy. I'm finally coming out of lurkdom! I'm on the Dis all the freaking time and have just recently started lurking the college board. After much thought and discussion with my husband, I'm going to start getting my stuff together to make me and the CP come to be!

Anyway, I do have two questions. I posted them on wdwinfo as well but know this board is pretty hoppin so I thought I'd cross post. Hope nobody minds! I apologize if they're super naive...just trying to get all the info I need.

1. Under the requirements section of the CP eligibility, it reads that you can be a full time or part time student. Anyone have any idea *how* part time one can be to apply? Are we talking 4 credits? 10 credits? Or maybe it depends on your school...?

2. Has anyone had the experience of being rejected because of the type of classes you are taking? For example, if I'm not taking any general courses, would that have any bearing on if I am accepted?


Thanks again everyone!!!
Sandy

Hiya and welcome! I can't help with your first question, but as far as the second, that shouldn't be a problem. As far as I can tell Disney never even asks what sort of classes you're taking. I'm sure if they had that my 'Fitness Walking' class would have raised some eyebrows!

 

[sandybobandy]

Hahaha! Too funny. Thanks for taking the time to respond, I appreciate it.