College Program Questions Thread Pt 2

[jpod523]

Curious about this myself...

Vacation planning was my second choice, but my interviewer didn't even ask me the standard hypothetical situation question about it. i was disappointed because I love to plan, especially disney vacations. I ended up getting my third choice of main entrance operations.

is vacation planner basically the people who stand at the dvc tents, or like being a TA, or selling tickets and such? i wondered about it too.

 

[Joanna71985]

Vacation planning was my second choice, but my interviewer didn't even ask me the standard hypothetical situation question about it. i was disappointed because I love to plan, especially disney vacations. I ended up getting my third choice of main entrance operations.

is vacation planner basically the people who stand at the dvc tents, or like being a TA, or selling tickets and such? i wondered about it too.

No, vacation planners are not DVC (CPs can't do that). They work in the front of the parks, selling tickets and stuff like that.

 

[AsianAmy]

Hey guys,

Out of curiosity, are there Sovereign Banks or Bank of America banks in FL?

 

[kandeebunny]

Hey guys,

Out of curiosity, are there Sovereign Banks or Bank of America banks in FL?

Bank of America yes!

 

[kroberts]

Has anyone else had trouble convincing their administration/dean/whathaveyou to accept the Disney College Program as a valid internship worthy of some sort of credit (whether through your own school or a coordinating program)? I go to Smith College and they're making me jump through tons of flaming hoops to get approval (good thing I started on this way ahead of time--I'm hopefully going to be applying for the Spring '09 session). Any hints or suggestions on how to go about this?

 

[csaribay]

Has anyone else had trouble convincing their administration/dean/whathaveyou to accept the Disney College Program as a valid internship worthy of some sort of credit (whether through your own school or a coordinating program)? I go to Smith College and they're making me jump through tons of flaming hoops to get approval (good thing I started on this way ahead of time--I'm hopefully going to be applying for the Spring '09 session). Any hints or suggestions on how to go about this?

I don't have any grand suggestions, but you may want to take a look at the Credit Benchmarking Report, and figure out some way to leverage it as a validation that the program provides a worthwhile experience that has tangible personal and professional developmental benefits. Your mileage though, of course, may vary.

 

[DisneyJersey]

Has anyone else had trouble convincing their administration/dean/whathaveyou to accept the Disney College Program as a valid internship worthy of some sort of credit (whether through your own school or a coordinating program)? I go to Smith College and they're making me jump through tons of flaming hoops to get approval (good thing I started on this way ahead of time--I'm hopefully going to be applying for the Spring '09 session). Any hints or suggestions on how to go about this?

you go to Smith College? I know of it, because I went to Clarke School for 3 years (1995-1997). how cool

 

[CelticBelle]

Has anyone else had trouble convincing their administration/dean/whathaveyou to accept the Disney College Program as a valid internship worthy of some sort of credit (whether through your own school or a coordinating program)? I go to Smith College and they're making me jump through tons of flaming hoops to get approval (good thing I started on this way ahead of time--I'm hopefully going to be applying for the Spring '09 session). Any hints or suggestions on how to go about this?

I have had problems. I would have to try and pick up a minor or double major and try to get that department to support it as an internship. I am currently a wildlife conservation major and its hard getting them to accept these types of classes as an internship

I am going to have to PELP. Planned educational leave program, but i will not receive financial aid, my loans will start the defferment period, and I have to pay to enter the program. ugg

 

[Joanna71985]

Has anyone else had trouble convincing their administration/dean/whathaveyou to accept the Disney College Program as a valid internship worthy of some sort of credit (whether through your own school or a coordinating program)? I go to Smith College and they're making me jump through tons of flaming hoops to get approval (good thing I started on this way ahead of time--I'm hopefully going to be applying for the Spring '09 session). Any hints or suggestions on how to go about this?

No, thank goodness. My school is very supportive of the CP.

 

[CheshireSmile]

My school does not consider it a valid internship, and they do not offer credit for the classes. Hence why I waited to do the program until after I was going to graduate.

 

[CelticBelle]

My school does not consider it a valid internship, and they do not offer credit for the classes. Hence why I waited to do the program until after I was going to graduate.

i think i would have done the same thing, but i want to do this and be more familiar with the company before i apply for a PI. I know that my school will give me internship credit for one of the animal programs. It stinks because that will set me behind in my requirements for school an extra half a year too. I would have done the PI after i graduate, but i want the experience on my vet school application.

The things you do for Disney!

 

[CheshireSmile]

i think i would have done the same thing, but i want to do this and be more familiar with the company before i apply for a PI. I know that my school will give me internship credit for one of the animal programs. It stinks because that will set me behind in my requirements for school an extra half a year too. I would have done the PI after i graduate, but i want the experience on my vet school application.

The things you do for Disney!

See, I think that's a totally legit reason, and it makes a lot of sense. Even though it's setting you back, it's a good investment of your time. If I had a situation like yours I'd probably do the same thing. As such, for me it was just prudent to wait till I was out, my school is notorious for not transferring credits, and I already did battle with them for two semesters abroad. I wish colleges wouldn't make life so hard!

 

[CelticBelle]

or so expensive!

 

[AsianAmy]

This might have been asked before, so I apologize in advance - but out of curiosity - how many people apply for the CP and how many people participate in it?

 

[Joanna71985]

This might have been asked before, so I apologize in advance - but out of curiosity - how many people apply for the CP and how many people participate in it?

There is no idea how many people overall apply. But Disney accepts around 6,000 people or so for the CP.

 

[CelticBelle]

to get into our apartments do you have a normal key? I know that my school switched every building and room so that you use your student ID.

 

[Joanna71985]

to get into our apartments do you have a normal key? I know that my school switched every building and room so that you use your student ID.

Yes. Unless they have changed since Aug, it should be a normal key.

 

[kroberts]

Thanks everyone for the helpful comments. I'll keep everybody updated on the situation.

 

[Traveliz]

to get into our apartments do you have a normal key? I know that my school switched every building and room so that you use your student ID.

It's a key and every time someone moves out (for whatever reason) they redo the locks. I bet my daughter has had 20 some keys this year (I kid you not!).

Liz

 

[namara87]

It's a key and every time someone moves out (for whatever reason) they redo the locks. I bet my daughter has had 20 some keys this year (I kid you not!).

Liz

Yeah, I think I went through 10 on my first program. That was the worst after a long day of work, having to walk to security to get your new key...