College Program Questions Thread Pt 2

[Sehsun]

Hi Audra,
I did the e-presentation because I did not want to wait to see the live presentation at my school. I loved watching it.

As for which role pays the most....I know that QSFB pays a 50 cent premium (if I am incorrect, please feel free to correct it).

 

[Joanna71985]

Thank you for the information and the welcome.

Has anyone did the e-presentation?

Take care buddy bears,
Audra

I did the E-Presentation in 2006. It's pretty much the same as the school presentations. The main difference is that there are alumni and a recruiter at the school one.

Hi it's me again lol. Which roles pay the most?

I believe QSFB pays the most.

How do u go about getting your job. For example on the Role Checklsit i have check 3 jobs that I'm interested in... Merchandising, Attractions, and Hospitality. I know i wont find out what i get till i show up in Florida but how will they determine where to place me?! Is it based on which jobs i want the most or which jobs the parks need filled?! Also out of those 3 can anyone tell me which one is the best?!

It is based on where they need people.

Out of the 3, I have done merchandise. It wasn't too bad. I worked in the MK, and just about always closed.

 

[graygables]

The more I'm thinking about it, the less I'm liking the idea of staying with my oldest DD for the times that my family isn't with my in Spring 2009. I'm also not wanting to cause any issues with requesting an exception, so I have a few options. One, get a CP apartment with a stranger and hope she doesn't mind rooming with a 43 yo who knows how to cook & clean, but who also snores . Two, see if 19yo can also get back in and make arrangements to get a 1 bedroom CP apartment with her. The whole month of January, my family would be with me and we have alternate arrangements in place (DVC), so whomever my roommate is will have the place to herself for about 8 weeks over the course of the program.

Question: does anyone know how much the rooms run for the different sizes? I would want to limit my exposure to drama, so was thinking a 1br might be the best option, but I also need to KEEP some of my paycheck

 

[csaribay]

My one bedroom apartment at Chatham ran at $85 a week this past term. Prior to that, I was in a two bedroom apartment at Vista, which ran at $83 week. Not too considerable of a difference. Note that housing rates have gone up recently, but the increase was nominal (couple bucks).

 

[Sehsun]

Hi Dawn,
Wow, that would be very nice if you could get a 1BR with your DD! If you choose to do that, make sure you participate in the roommate notification process that is listed on the WDW CP website. This would guarantee that you would both be sharing a bedroom, whether you are placed anywhere from a 1BR to a 4BR. Also, make sure you arrive very early on check-in day if you want to request a certain apartment size and complex.

For the fall 2007 program, the rates were as follows:

Vista Way
2BR - $83
3BR - $71

Chatham Square
1BR and 2BR - $85
3BR and 4BR - $73

However, they have changed the rent starting in January 2008, so the rates will be a little higher than what I listed. As a result, the paychecks for the CP have increased a bit, too.

 

[SpankyMcFoosh]

I've got my phone interview tomorrow at 12:20pm. I am so EXCITED!!!! After reading through this thread, I think I am as prepared as I can possibly be for the interview, but does anyone have any last minute helpful tips?

I'm hoping to be doing the Fall program(hopefully going to be friends with any of the taller furry characters, but willing to take part in any of the roles), sadly I won't be able to take part in the FA because I need to take a couple summer classes at my university.

 

[Joanna71985]

I've got my phone interview tomorrow at 12:20pm. I am so EXCITED!!!! After reading through this thread, I think I am as prepared as I can possibly be for the interview, but does anyone have any last minute helpful tips?

I'm hoping to be doing the Fall program(hopefully going to be friends with any of the taller furry characters, but willing to take part in any of the roles), sadly I won't be able to take part in the FA because I need to take a couple summer classes at my university.

Ooo, good luck! Just remember to relax, be honest with the questions, smile (they can tell, even over the phone), and just have fun. The recruiters are nice. Good luck, and I can't wait to hear about it.

 

[dizney_gurl]

Everyone, thanks for the answers! I soooo wanna do the CP program.

 

[Wincaps]

I'm worried about working in the parks and therefore getting sick of the parks. (i dont wana lose that disney magic when i visit the parks) I have heard this from a few people. is this true?!

 

[stef_blu07]

I've got my phone interview tomorrow at 12:20pm. I am so EXCITED!!!! After reading through this thread, I think I am as prepared as I can possibly be for the interview, but does anyone have any last minute helpful tips?

I'm hoping to be doing the Fall program(hopefully going to be friends with any of the taller furry characters, but willing to take part in any of the roles), sadly I won't be able to take part in the FA because I need to take a couple summer classes at my university.

Good luck, Chrissssss! You are going to do AWESOMELY AMAZING!!!

 

[Pendragon1515]

I'm worried about working in the parks and therefore getting sick of the parks. (i dont wana lose that disney magic when i visit the parks) I have heard this from a few people. is this true?!

Every person i have spoken to has said something along these lines: It did ruin it a little bit but the face that they were the ones creating the magic and providing it for others....is well worth it. But i thought about that and it makes sense...if you look at something and wonder and wonder "how did they do that"...well with Disney you will find out how do they do that.

 

[Pendragon1515]

I've got my phone interview tomorrow at 12:20pm. I am so EXCITED!!!! After reading through this thread, I think I am as prepared as I can possibly be for the interview, but does anyone have any last minute helpful tips?

I'm hoping to be doing the Fall program(hopefully going to be friends with any of the taller furry characters, but willing to take part in any of the roles), sadly I won't be able to take part in the FA because I need to take a couple summer classes at my university.

The number one thing is to SMILE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Sehsun]

I'm worried about working in the parks and therefore getting sick of the parks. (i dont wana lose that disney magic when i visit the parks) I have heard this from a few people. is this true?!

Perhaps it does lose a tiny bit of the magic.....because you know a lot more of the behind-the-scenes stuff that goes on. This didn't affect my love for Disney though - I love learning about the company itself and how it operates to provide top guest service. I did not get tired of the parks and visited them a lot (as a guest) when I wasn't working.

 

[3kgtluvr]

I have my WDW College Program meeting for the Fall at GSU today at 5. I'm pretty stoked to learn more about working at the Mouse. If I'm accepted, I'll probably room with Spankymcfoosh.

 

[SpankyMcFoosh]

I have my WDW College Program meeting for the Fall at GSU today at 5. I'm pretty stoked to learn more about working at the Mouse. If I'm accepted, I'll probably room with Spankymcfoosh.

ZOMG!!!! Future CP roommate right there! EPIC WIN.

 

[Dee/Belle]

ZOMG!!!! Future CP roommate right there! EPIC WIN.

oh you don't want to room with CHRIS! haha. just kidding. have fun, everyone!

 

[Wincaps]

i just really dont wana like work one of the attractions at the park and get sick of all the disney parks then the whole magic will be gone... so im kinda thinking about doing hospitlity so i wont get tired of the parks.

 

[Joanna71985]

Everyone, thanks for the answers! I soooo wanna do the CP program.

You're welcome.

Good luck!

I'm worried about working in the parks and therefore getting sick of the parks. (i dont wana lose that disney magic when i visit the parks) I have heard this from a few people. is this true?!

It could. But I don't think I could ever work anywhere else. I love working in the parks.

I have my WDW College Program meeting for the Fall at GSU today at 5. I'm pretty stoked to learn more about working at the Mouse. If I'm accepted, I'll probably room with Spankymcfoosh.

Good luck!

 

[joepic]

i just really dont wana like work one of the attractions at the park and get sick of all the disney parks then the whole magic will be gone... so im kinda thinking about doing hospitlity so i wont get tired of the parks.

Same with me, but not for the same reason...

I'd rather work in hospitality, because it's got to be a lot more calm and relaxing. I love the feeling of being inside a Disney resort - any one. The atmosphere is always the same, and it feels great to just be there.

When we go to Disney, I always like to just explore the hotel while they're napping - riding elevators, walking outside, it's so fun, and being able to work there would be great...

I'd also like to do transportation - working with shuttles, boats, and the monorail. I was never a big fan of the bus though.

 

[Wincaps]

Same with me, but not for the same reason...

I'd rather work in hospitality, because it's got to be a lot more calm and relaxing. I love the feeling of being inside a Disney resort - any one. The atmosphere is always the same, and it feels great to just be there.

When we go to Disney, I always like to just explore the hotel while they're napping - riding elevators, walking outside, it's so fun, and being able to work there would be great...

I'd also like to do transportation - working with shuttles, boats, and the monorail. I was never a big fan of the bus though.

yeah all that about the resorts r very true but i have also heard that hospitality is one of the hardest jobs of all. apparently u spend alot of your time just trying to make guest happy when there are "problems or situations". I cant decide!!! Attractions of Hospitality!?c