College Program Questions Thread Pt 2

[Piglet22]

I have two questions (so far LOL)
My phone interview was yesterday morning and I didn't receive a "thanks for interviewing" email - is that a problem?
My interviewer asked me only attractions questions and a lot of questions about using a microphone and making/memorizing long speeches. She also asked me how I felt about driving a large vehicle "like the Safari in the Animal Kingdom" This leads me to believe that I may get a spiel-y ride - which would be AWESOME. I'm just wondering how long they give you to train before you actually start working. Like, after Traditions, what is the training (particularly for attractions) like? Will I have a few days to learn a spiel if need be?
Thanks! Wish me luck!

My best friend drove the safari truck for her F05 CP. As far as I know, they give you tons of time to learn the spiel. And if you don't learn it after a reasonable period of time, they relocate you to another attraction. So, no pressure!

 

[joepic]

At first I was thinking she wanted to put me in transportation - gosh, I hope not!

Why not?!?? Transportation seems a lot of fun!

 

[Joanna71985]

Thanks for the quick answers, guys! I have two more questions:
What exactly is the Mickey retreat? Is it a place to hang out, or just for classes and stuff?
And, does your "free park admission" apply to the waterparks too? I LOVE those haha

Mickey's Retreat is right across from Chatham. It is where Graduation is held. You can also go on paddle boats and hold BBQs there. There is also volleyball nets and pools. No classes are held there


No, the CP ID does not get you in for free to the water parks.

 

[snowprincessofAK]

Hi I was just wondering if Disney keeps a copy of your application or if you have to resend everything every time you want to do a CP?

 

[csaribay]

Hi I was just wondering if Disney keeps a copy of your application or if you have to resend everything every time you want to do a CP?

You'll probably need to submit another complete application. I had to submit a full round of paperwork, even though I've completed the program and have active seasonal status still.

 

[Joanna71985]

Hi I was just wondering if Disney keeps a copy of your application or if you have to resend everything every time you want to do a CP?

You have to keep sending in an application. This will be my 4th CP, and I have had to re-apply each time.

 

[TinyBit]

Question about roommates

I am probably not going to do the roommate notification thingie. I will just see who I end up with. Do you know how they choose who lives where? Is it all just random?

Lets say I want a 3 bedroom in Chatham. I get that, and so do the next 5 people who ask for it? Or do they fill one room at a time, and then skip around? Does anyone know? Not that it matters, I am just curious. Do they try to mix people up based on where they are from, or based on what roles people got, or anything like that?

I am really excited, I dont know how I'll be able to wait until August.

 

[Joanna71985]

Question about roommates

I am probably not going to do the roommate notification thingie. I will just see who I end up with. Do you know how they choose who lives where? Is it all just random?

Lets say I want a 3 bedroom in Chatham. I get that, and so do the next 5 people who ask for it? Or do they fill one room at a time, and then skip around? Does anyone know? Not that it matters, I am just curious. Do they try to mix people up based on where they are from, or based on what roles people got, or anything like that?

I am really excited, I dont know how I'll be able to wait until August.

It is all random. If you are standing next to people who ask for the same thing (and are the same age/gender), most likely you are looking at your roomies. That happened to me last summer. I was near the girl who turned out to be my personal roomie.

 

[lamagique]

I think it happens where the people standing next to you are your roomies--or the person, rather. When I went, I met two very nice girls and they asked if we could be together, and the people said no. So they went to a different place and I just got put with someone random in Vista... it worked out fine, though!!

But if you don't like the person you are standing right next to, maybe let them go ahead of you (and the next couple of people after that). Or try to ask them what they are going to do and say the opposite thing because it will be likely that you are put together (if it is one other person).

 

[friendlikeme57]

Does anyone know if CPs can be stilt performers? Also what kind of stilts are used? Do we have to provide our own or do they have ones to use for an audition?

 

[Joanna71985]

Does anyone know if CPs can be stilt performers? Also what kind of stilts are used? Do we have to provide our own or do they have ones to use for an audition?

Yes they can, if they are picked. You have to be a minimum of 5'5.

If you are picked, they provide the stilts.

 

[friendlikeme57]

Do you know what kind of stilts are used so I can practice on those specifically?

 

[Joanna71985]

Do you know what kind of stilts are used so I can practice on those specifically?

No I don't unfortunately. They are about 3ft tall? I think.


I'm too short to ever get to do stilts.

 

[prfctlyximprfct]

I would love to do the College Program, but I don't know if I'd have the guts! Also, do you need to have a talent?

 

[Joanna71985]

I would love to do the College Program, but I don't know if I'd have the guts! Also, do you need to have a talent?

Nope. No talent needed. Anyone, with any major and any level in school, can apply for the CP (provided they are in good standing with their school, and have a good personal record).

 

[prfctlyximprfct]

Nope. No talent needed. Anyone, with any major and any level in school, can apply for the CP (provided they are in good standing with their school, and have a good personal record).

Thanks! I'm a sophomore right now and was debating on whether or not I should try....

 

[graygables]

Do you know what kind of stilts are used so I can practice on those specifically?

they look like your standard drywall stilts (hubby has tried to get a better look...he's a contractor )

 

[Joanna71985]

Thanks! I'm a sophomore right now and was debating on whether or not I should try....

Oh definitely give it a try. I have had so many great experiences on mine.

 

[disneygirl_14]

Does anyone know if CPs can be PhotoPass photographers? Or is that just FT CM/PI job?

 

[Joanna71985]

Does anyone know if CPs can be PhotoPass photographers? Or is that just FT CM/PI job?

That is just for FT/PT CMs.