College Program Questions Thread Pt 2

[Joanna71985]

Thanks so much everyone! Your responses make me feel a lot better.

I'm not a partier either (but I am 21), so I was thinking I'd request a Wellness apartment if I couldn't get into Chatham, but if my roommates brought alcohol, would I get in trouble too or would I need to report them? I don't want to be a snitch, but I really want to do well and make a good impression while I'm there. =\

Is character attendant pretty hard to get? That was my second choice after character performer, and I'm hoping it's a good sign that my interviewer didn't even ask me about my other two choices (attractions and merchandise). It seems like a really fun job, so I assume it's pretty popular.

I'm hoping for a two or more bedroom apartment, I like being around people so lots of roommates could be fun. Plus it'll be nice to have space to put my enormous computer! How much control do you have over number of roommates and which building you're in? I have a friend who will hopefully be coming with me (hi jackie! ) and I'd really love to room with her. Do we just sign in at the same time or what?

Thanks again guys! You're all so helpful, I'm so excited to (hopefully) go this summer!

Let me try to answer your questions:
1) Yes, if there was alcohol in a Wellness, then everyone would get in trouble (even if you are over 21, probably more so since you would be over 21). I would go for the non-wellness.

2) That would depend on need. It was my 2nd choice too, and that's the one I got (I didn't pass the audition).

3) They ask you your preferences at check-in, and try to grant them. The earlier you go, the better your chances. I like the 3-BR at Chatham myself. Yes, you would be in line with your friend.

 

[Berlioz70]

I'm hoping for a two or more bedroom apartment, I like being around people so lots of roommates could be fun.

Hey! I'm over 21 too and looking for people who aren't really into partying... are you applying for the fall or fall advantage?

 

[impsythealmighty]

Fall Advantage, as is my friend (who will also be 21 and isn't a partier). If you're on Facebook, I'm Molly Shetter (Tulane network); I've also got AIM- ImpsyTheAlmighty if you feel like chatting!

 

[Dee/Belle]

Any non-party type under 21'ers doing the fall program looking for a roomate? PM me!

 

[CelticBelle]

hey I am sam haynes and I'm under 21 and hoping to go to the cp this fall. look for my name on facebook

 

[Disney_Jackie]

Yay for non-partiers! Hey Molly, thanks for the shout out If I get into the program I would also like to have some non-partying roomies, as Molly mentioned. Feel free to friend me on facebook- Jaclyn Eldridge at Tulane
And thanks for answering so many questions, Joanna!

 

[Joanna71985]

Yay for non-partiers! Hey Molly, thanks for the shout out If I get into the program I would also like to have some non-partying roomies, as Molly mentioned. Feel free to friend me on facebook- Jaclyn Eldridge at Tulane
And thanks for answering so many questions, Joanna!

You're welcome. It's my pleasure.

 

[Dee/Belle]

Hypothetically *cough* if a 21 year old ends up wanting to room with a 19 year old (in a wellness apartment) is that allowed as long as the 21 year old agrees not to have alcohol in the apartment? Or do you both have to be under 21 to live in a wellness apartment?

Just double checking. Thanks!

 

[Mrs.CptnJackSparrow]

Any non-party type under 21'ers doing the fall program looking for a roomate? Add me on facebook! Dee Holder of Missouri/NY

hey dee. i didnt realize you werent a partier. I am not one either. are you doing fall or fall advantage.


Also looking for non-partiers who like to have lots of fun without the need of alcohol! Vanessa Palacios Nova Southeastern University '10

 

[Sehsun]

Hypothetically *cough* if a 21 year old ends up wanting to room with a 19 year old (in a wellness apartment) is that allowed as long as the 21 year old agrees not to have alcohol in the apartment? Or do you both have to be under 21 to live in a wellness apartment?

Just double checking. Thanks!

Yes, that is allowed. A person over 21 years old can request a wellness apartment. I'm not sure if you were planning on doing the roommate notification system that the CP offers, but you both have to be either a) over 21 or b) under 21 to participate in this system.

I am a non-drinker and non-partier, so I was concerned about having underage roommates that might drink, so I did not request a wellness. Keep in mind though that people who are of the legal drinking age can get in trouble for handing out alcohol to underage individuals.

Hope this helps and was not too confusing!

 

[Dee/Belle]

hey dee. i didnt realize you werent a partier. I am not one either. are you doing fall or fall advantage.


Also looking for non-partiers who like to have lots of fun without the need of alcohol! Vanessa Palacios Nova Southeastern University '10

Haha that makes me examine myself! I don't drink or do any of that stuff. Do I come off as that? Cause that is a problem if I do! I'm doing Fall

Thank you, Joanna for confirming my question!

 

[Mrs.CptnJackSparrow]

Haha that makes me examine myself! I don't drink or do any of that stuff. Do I come off as that? Cause that is a problem if I do! I'm doing Fall

omg! no you dont come off that way at all. im sorry if it sounded that way lol. and darn... i thought you were doing fall advantage

 

[Joanna71985]

Hypothetically *cough* if a 21 year old ends up wanting to room with a 19 year old (in a wellness apartment) is that allowed as long as the 21 year old agrees not to have alcohol in the apartment? Or do you both have to be under 21 to live in a wellness apartment?

Just double checking. Thanks!

You can stay in a wellness if you are over 21 (my roomie was over 21 my first CP). However, if you are doing the roomie notification you both have to be over/under 21.

 

[stef_blu07]

I just had my interivew today!! I think it went pretty well.. The lady was so sweet!! Now is the waiting game... :/ How long did it take you guys until you heard from the program?

 

[Joanna71985]

I just had my interivew today!! I think it went pretty well.. The lady was so sweet!! Now is the waiting game... :/ How long did it take you guys until you heard from the program?

Good luck! For me it has been 11 days, 2 1/2 months (because of an audition), about 2 1/2 weeks, and currently am still waiting for mine (it's been 15 days).

 

[kishijoten]

I arrived in Orlando on the 21st, so I'm still really new to the program. I have noticed, though, that there are things they don't tell you. The main question I have is this: if you don't want to drive to the parks (or don't have a car), how do you get from the cast dropoffs to the main gates? I know each is different. I was hoping someone with experience could give me specifics on getting to the main gates.

Thanks!

 

[Joanna71985]

I arrived in Orlando on the 21st, so I'm still really new to the program. I have noticed, though, that there are things they don't tell you. The main question I have is this: if you don't want to drive to the parks (or don't have a car), how do you get from the cast dropoffs to the main gates? I know each is different. I was hoping someone with experience could give me specifics on getting to the main gates.

Thanks!

Hey. It's pretty simple actually:
AK- All you do is walk around the side of parking and do 1 of 2 things: walk to the right of parking and you get to the main entrance, or walk to the left and that leads to the CM entrance.

MGM- It's the same. You are dropped off in the main parking lot. All you do is follow the sidewalk to the main entrance, or head off the sidewalk to the CM entrance.

Epcot- the bus actually drops you off backstage (by the CM entrance). If you want to get off in the front, you would have to take the monorail from the TTC.

MK- the bus stops at the TTC. You then take the monorail or ferry to the MK. To get to the CM entrance, you just stay on the bus and it drops you off at Westclock (where CMs park). Then you take a bus over to the MK.

 

[TediBerra]

Has anyone used the Vista Credit Union? If so how to you get your money out at the end of the program?

 

[Joanna71985]

Has anyone used the Vista Credit Union? If so how to you get your money out at the end of the program?

I used the Vista Credit Union. I actually still use it, since I keep on going back down. Sorry I can't help you with that part.

 

[Invisible_ears_82389]

hey! yet another of my kajillions of questions.

Anyone who has done Fall CP in the past:
I know it is late August-early January... but around what dates are available for arrival/departure? I'm just looking for a rough estimate because if I am to be an RA next year again I need to let them know way in advance how much training i'm going to miss

Thanks for your help, everyone!!