College Program Questions Thread Pt 2

[Loves Disney]

It's not silly!

You can request where you would like to go, but it all comes down to Disney putting you somewhere.

There are certain roles that are open to CPers that you can put down as preferred roles, but it depends on Disney and where this is space.
A CPer will never be a tour guide - its a coveted position that only people that have worked in guest relations for awhile can apply for.

Thanks!!

 

[csaribay]

So bringing a flash drive is a must then? What kind of hours does the computer lab keep? I'm just trying to figure if it will be worth the hassle of not having a printer, but then theres a storage issue.

How did you like your ACE classes? I'm glad the homework load isn't too bad, while there I will also be studying for GRE's and possibly taking a grad level course (and working on my thesis the first month and a half!) So I really didn't want to take on another 2-3 hours of homework a week.

Also did you need to do any work with powerpoint? I am trying to decide if I should give in and buy Office for Mac or just buy Iwork08, but I know there are some conversion issues with powerpoint and keynote, so if there tends to be powerpoint work I'll just avoid the hassle.

A flash drive would be helpful, but if you're just printing text-documents (which is going to be the case the majority of the time) it's just as well to email it to yourself. The complex labs mirror the hours of the front desks (9-5, it varies from day to day and complex to complex) while the Disney Learning Center at Vista Way is open later (can't remember how late right now).

I gave that homework estimate a good amount of padding. Some courses have heavier loads than others, but I don't personally feel it's ever more than 30mins to an hour per course. Many times I'd err more on the 30 minute estimate. As far as the classes go themselves, I enjoyed them- but depending on your previous academic history, you may or may not feel that you've covered the content already. I did feel a bit of rehash in my Communications course, but there was some theory and rhetoric that was new to me.

On PowerPoint, you can probably get away with Keynote/iWork. When I had presentations, I connected my MacBook up to the projection screen with no issues (it's a standard VGA connection) and used Keynote. All classrooms have this system, and it wasn't necessary that we actually turn in a PowerPoint file, just use a PowerPoint-style presentation as a visual aid when the assignment prescribed such.

 

[kandeebunny]

A flash drive would be helpful, but if you're just printing text-documents (which is going to be the case the majority of the time) it's just as well to email it to yourself. The complex labs mirror the hours of the front desks (9-5, it varies from day to day and complex to complex) while the Disney Learning Center at Vista Way is open later (can't remember how late right now).

I gave that homework estimate a good amount of padding. Some courses have heavier loads than others, but I don't personally feel it's ever more than 30mins to an hour per course. Many times I'd err more on the 30 minute estimate. As far as the classes go themselves, I enjoyed them- but depending on your previous academic history, you may or may not feel that you've covered the content already. I did feel a bit of rehash in my Communications course, but there was some theory and rhetoric that was new to me.

On PowerPoint, you can probably get away with Keynote/iWork. When I had presentations, I connected my MacBook up to the projection screen with no issues (it's a standard VGA connection) and used Keynote. All classrooms have this system, and it wasn't necessary that we actually turn in a PowerPoint file, just use a PowerPoint-style presentation as a visual aid when the assignment prescribed such.

Now that is a huge relief, Office for Mac is double the price of iWork! Thank you so much for all your input, it's super helpful. I may skip communications, but I really am not sure yet. Nothing really overlaps as I am a Literature major.

On a totally separate note, is rent removed from your check before or after taxes?

 

[csaribay]

Now that is a huge relief, Office for Mac is double the price of iWork! Thank you so much for all your input, it's super helpful. I may skip communications, but I really am not sure yet. Nothing really overlaps as I am a Literature major.

On a totally separate note, is rent removed from your check before or after taxes?

You can always enroll in a course, take a look at the course materials (they're handed to you immediately after registration) and go through them. If you think the course is not going to work for you, you can dis-enroll by visiting the education office anytime before the class begins with no issues and no penalty (I did this with Marketing-U). You can do this up into the second week of courses, I believe.

And yeah, I definitely hear you on that one, but at least Office has a Student/Home edition now (I remember when it didn't exist and a full copy cost like $300+, crazy.) iWork will definitely should work for the course-load- it did for me.

On rent, it's a deduction after taxes (unfortunately).

 

[kandeebunny]

Thats really good to know about the courses too. I really want to take one, but I don't want my other school work to suffer because of it.

Bummer about rent, I was hoping it was a pre-tax deduction. Oh well!

 

[CelticBelle]

Would you suggest an exploration series, or marketing you?

 

[csaribay]

Would you suggest an exploration series, or marketing you?

They're two different animals.

Marketing You is a personal development course focused on marketing and branding yourself as an individual professional. The best way for me to describe this course is one that may enhance your skills to market yourself effectively in the job-market, including the enhancement of your resumé, cover letter, personal pitches, etc.

Disney Exploration Series bring ranking leaders and executives into the classroom. There are five different categories for this series, and within those different categories a relevant subject is facilitated by leaders every week. The classes can be pretty dynamic, and there is no homework or quizzes in these courses (they aren't recommended for credit by ACE). These courses do however provide a great opportunity to have a discussion with high-ranking executives and to network (for example, if you've gotten a recent Disney vacation planning DVD, one of the execs from that presentation came to the marketing class).

If you want to learn more about a Disney-business topic like marketing, and network with professionals, the Disney Exploration Series would the best thing.

If you want to develop your own personal branding and marketing skills, Marketing You is a good course.

 

[kandeebunny]

Can you do both an ACE course AND DES?

 

[CelticBelle]

If you want to learn more about a Disney-business topic like marketing, and network with professionals, the Disney Exploration Series would the best thing.

If you want to develop your own personal branding and marketing skills, Marketing You is a good course.

Wow! That is totally not what i thought they were. I thought that marketing you would be a better networking course. I want to be able to network with disney professionals to get ready for a PI. I marked both of those classes in my interests when i accepted. I was looking for some advice. thanks!

 

[csaribay]

Can you do both an ACE course AND DES?

Yep, although in most cases Disney only allows two classes per term (two terms w/ Fall Advantage participants, one term for Fall participants).

Wow! That is totally not what i thought they were. I thought that marketing you would be a better networking course. I want to be able to network with disney professionals to get ready for a PI. I marked both of those classes in my interests when i accepted. I was looking for some advice. thanks!

No problem- I remember when I first saw marketing on those two classes I immediately thought "marketing... sign me up for both!" As soon as I reviewed the materials though, I knew that the DES was the course that I really wanted.

 

[CelticBelle]

Yep, although in most cases Disney only allows two classes per term (two terms w/ Fall Advantage participants, one term for Fall participants).

When I submitted the acceptance form it said that you could choose 2 classes as you interests, but that fall program students were only allowed to take one class. You could take 2 if you were FA. Did they change it or was I reading it wrong?

 

[razzery]

Hey guys, I just have a few quick questions!

I interviewed on April 3rd and now I'm hearing some people got a thank you email? I definitely never got one of those and now Im a little worried about that.

I also heard something about CPs going seasonal after their program. I go to school at ucf so thats really no problem for me, but would I be able to switch roles? Like, lets say I get QSFB for the CP but really want attractions. Could I just switch to attractions while I'm seasonal?

And last question. One class I plan on taking in the fall is online but requires me to take tests in the testing lab every once in a while. Would I have enough time off to head over to ucf for a few hours, take a test, and visit some people?

 

[Deb6648]

OK so i posted 3 weeks ago promising that i would let everyone know if i got in:

I GOT INNNNN!!! Hospitality in the Fall yaaaay

well now that the letter-waiting is all finished i guess it's time for even more waiting for the CP

 

[mander01]

heyy just wanted to let everyone know i got into QSF&B for the Fall 2008 program ... I am also going down August 20th ... I am soo excitedddd I cannot wait it is all I talk about with my friends they are all getting sick of it hahaha , well alright byee and thank you for the advice earlier on!!!

 

[razzery]

How long did it take to get your letter?

 

[csaribay]

When I submitted the acceptance form it said that you could choose 2 classes as you interests, but that fall program students were only allowed to take one class. You could take 2 if you were FA. Did they change it or was I reading it wrong?

That could be a potential change from previous program seasons... I hadn't heard that though. Contact your recruiter... in the meantime I'll try and get some information and post back if I get anything.

What may have been miscommunicated/confused was that there are two terms for FA participants (terms three and four) while Fall participants are only able to participate in one education term (term four).

Amanda & Deb- Congratulations!

 

[Joanna71985]

I have ALWAYS wanted to be one of the gangsters!!! Except of course that I'm a girl and would look awfully silly, but that is my FAVORITE part of the ride. There were two of them walking to the ride one day and I stopped them and took a picture, I think they were really amused. Never managed to see the cowboy one, are there cowgirls? I think cowgirls would be a little more believable than gangster girls. Really, I just want one of the gangster hats.....
Oh, and to shoot the red light on the ride. Okay I'm done.

Girls can be gangsters on GMR. I believe they can also be cowfolk.

Hey guys, I just have a few quick questions!

I interviewed on April 3rd and now I'm hearing some people got a thank you email? I definitely never got one of those and now Im a little worried about that.

I also heard something about CPs going seasonal after their program. I go to school at ucf so thats really no problem for me, but would I be able to switch roles? Like, lets say I get QSFB for the CP but really want attractions. Could I just switch to attractions while I'm seasonal?

And last question. One class I plan on taking in the fall is online but requires me to take tests in the testing lab every once in a while. Would I have enough time off to head over to ucf for a few hours, take a test, and visit some people?

You could switch. You just need the time for training.

OK so i posted 3 weeks ago promising that i would let everyone know if i got in:

I GOT INNNNN!!! Hospitality in the Fall yaaaay

well now that the letter-waiting is all finished i guess it's time for even more waiting for the CP

Congrats!!

heyy just wanted to let everyone know i got into QSF&B for the Fall 2008 program ... I am also going down August 20th ... I am soo excitedddd I cannot wait it is all I talk about with my friends they are all getting sick of it hahaha , well alright byee and thank you for the advice earlier on!!!

Congrats!!

 

[Deb6648]

How long did it take to get your letter?

i interviewed on March 19th and got my letter today so it was almost 3 weeks

 

[CheshireSmile]

Girls can be gangsters on GMR. I believe they can also be cowfolk.

Wow, I've never seen a girl gangster!!! That is so very exciting!!! Joanna you just made my night!! I wonder if there's a youtube video with a girl gangster, I'd be curious to see.........

 

[shastatikipunch]

Does anybody think they're still accepting people for August? I know they're still taking Applications, but I was wondering if there is any chance on getting accepted at this point, I'm open to every role except custodial, I'm currently in excellent standing with my school. Oh and when are the start dates in August?