College Program Questions Thread Pt 2

[razzery]

Just found out that I got accepted! Only took a week and a 4 days.
Buuut they put me for QSFB so I'll be turning it down. I already made a perfect fall schedule giving me a few days off so I'm thinking I'll just get a job working atttractions at universal since its a little closer and try again for the cp in spring.

 

[CelticBelle]

Just found out that I got accepted! Only took a week and a 4 days.
Buuut they put me for QSFB so I'll be turning it down. I already made a perfect fall schedule giving me a few days off so I'm thinking I'll just get a job working atttractions at universal since its a little closer and try again for the cp in spring.

Did you check qsfb?

 

[CelticBelle]

jyl~ I read your blog. Your comments about disney mail and how it means you got either cp news or express tickets made me laugh. I never even thought about that. I get disney mail more frequently in those big envelopes but its always the annual report and information for stockholders. A giant envelope filled with blah blah blah. Thanks for your new insight in the mail. haha

 

[razzery]

Did you check qsfb?

Yes. Total mistake. I told the recruiter my top choices were attractions, recreation, bbb and main gate and didnt even mention qsfb. When filling out the paper work I just got nervous and decided to check off hopper, which included qsfb, thinking that they would never actually give that to me but it would look good.

 

[CelticBelle]

Yes. Total mistake. I told the recruiter my top choices were attractions, recreation, bbb and main gate and didnt even mention qsfb. When filling out the paper work I just got nervous and decided to check off hopper, which included qsfb, thinking that they would never actually give that to me but it would look good.

aww that stinks. i didnt want it either, but thats what i got. my interviewer was the reason, but im over it. Im going to do the CP for plenty of benefits and im not going to be put off by not getting what i wanted. They are tons of people who have that role also and well all have a good time. let me know what your final decision is.

 

[TinyBit]

My mom and my aunt are going to come down wtih me and help me move in. At first my mom wasn't going to but now she is and then she is going to stay like a week after, so I can spend some time with her for that first week or so. I think that will help with the homesickness at the beginning. She got free dining with her hotel so she is really happy. My aunt just decided that she wants to come too. Im happy about that.

I was glad to hear that there are many parents who come down to help the CPers get settled. We are flying so I cant bring a ton of stuff. What things do you feel are necessary right off the bat? I know clothes, toiletries, bedding, and those kinds of things. Anything else I should be sure to bring from home or is it just as easy to buy things there. Can I ship things there? If so, what address do you use?

Does everyone get their own closet or do you share? Trying to figure out how much to bring. It'll be cool in the winter part of the session, but HOT at the beginning so bringing two seasons worth of clothes will be hard.

Laundry: are the laundry rooms crowded? Do you have to stand there and wait to use them or is it pretty easy? If I dont bring too many clothes I'll need to do laundry a lot.

Oh, and do most people cook or do they eat out? How about lunches, do many people bring lunch? I think it would be easier to do that, and cheaper, but I dont want to be the only one.

 

[DisneyJersey]

My mom and my aunt are going to come down wtih me and help me move in. At first my mom wasn't going to but now she is and then she is going to stay like a week after, so I can spend some time with her for that first week or so. I think that will help with the homesickness at the beginning. She got free dining with her hotel so she is really happy. My aunt just decided that she wants to come too. Im happy about that.

I was glad to hear that there are many parents who come down to help the CPers get settled. We are flying so I cant bring a ton of stuff. What things do you feel are necessary right off the bat? I know clothes, toiletries, bedding, and those kinds of things. Anything else I should be sure to bring from home or is it just as easy to buy things there. Can I ship things there? If so, what address do you use?

Does everyone get their own closet or do you share? Trying to figure out how much to bring. It'll be cool in the winter part of the session, but HOT at the beginning so bringing two seasons worth of clothes will be hard.

Laundry: are the laundry rooms crowded? Do you have to stand there and wait to use them or is it pretty easy? If I dont bring too many clothes I'll need to do laundry a lot.

Oh, and do most people cook or do they eat out? How about lunches, do many people bring lunch? I think it would be easier to do that, and cheaper, but I dont want to be the only one.

you will need to share a closet.. it's a small closet though... i only brought 1 bag of clothes because seriously, i was in my costume 95 percent of the time, since i worked pretty much 50 plus hours a week ( I worked QS F and B), i was only off maybe 1 day a week, depending on the period of time..towards the end of the program, i had 2 days off due to classes i took.. fyi, i worked 65 hrs 2 weeks straight during spring break and i didn't ask for the hrs.. so you will be working a ton..laundry is easy, its not a room per se, i was in vista, they are outside on 1st floor of all apartments.. as for cooking, eating out, i ate out most of the time, i was next door to a bennigans, chick fil a and wendys, also a walgreen next door.. and i came home at midnight most days so hence the eating out..i bought lunch at disney, they have a cafe at MK.. i dunno abt other parks but at MK, they have one in the tunnels..a little cheap... they have subway, regular grill, salad section

 

[csaribay]

I was glad to hear that there are many parents who come down to help the CPers get settled. We are flying so I cant bring a ton of stuff. What things do you feel are necessary right off the bat? I know clothes, toiletries, bedding, and those kinds of things. Anything else I should be sure to bring from home or is it just as easy to buy things there. Can I ship things there? If so, what address do you use?

It's great that your family is coming down to help get you started. If they're renting a car, I would recommend actually getting bedding, toiletries and related once you're down there. There's a Walmart within about ten minutes of the complexes, a major mall within about 20 minutes and an outlet mall literally across the street from one of the complexes. I'd focus more on bringing one or two solid bags of clothing, and having your family get the other necessities once you're down there.

Does everyone get their own closet or do you share? Trying to figure out how much to bring. It'll be cool in the winter part of the session, but HOT at the beginning so bringing two seasons worth of clothes will be hard.

There's a small walk-in closet in every bedroom, and it's shared between you and your roommate. At Vista, you have about four/five feet of space on either side for belongings, plus a locker in the center. At Chatham, some walk-in closets are considerably larger. Keep in mind you will be wearing your costume a lot, so you won't need as much in personal clothes as you think.

Laundry: are the laundry rooms crowded? Do you have to stand there and wait to use them or is it pretty easy? If I dont bring too many clothes I'll need to do laundry a lot.

Not typically. At Vista they're at the bottom of each building (three/four washer/dryers per building) and at Chatham there's Laundry Centers every couple buildings (15 or so washer/dryers per center). If everything is in use, just head over to the next building over, and you'll probably be able to do your laundry there.

Oh, and do most people cook or do they eat out? How about lunches, do many people bring lunch? I think it would be easier to do that, and cheaper, but I dont want to be the only one.

I won't lie- I tended to eat out a lot, especially when I lived at Vista. There's a lot of concessions within the immediate area, like Justin mentioned. I would also buy lunch- cast cafeterias are relatively inexpensive.

 

[lindz0625]

hahah i have soo many clothes. lol. i know you have to wear the professional clothes for classes and traditions. but do u end up wearing them alot?? i wasnt sure how many days we'd be in classes or seminars or what have you.

 

[jen22va]

Hey everyone... I'm sure these questions have been asked before but I'm kinda new here.

What is the average take home pay for a 2 week paycheck after taxes and rent is taken out? (I'm hopin to live in a 3 bedroom at Vista.)

Are there Wachovia banks in Florida?

What's the best cell phone service to have there?

Thanks for your help in advance!

 

[graygables]

I wasn't able to go with my DDs to move in b/c they lived with my parents when it was time for them to go, so my folks got the privilege. My cell minutes were HUGE those months! I did make it a point to go down one or two (or three ) times to visit them while they were there (and do a little laundry for them )

The big thing I warn parents about is how much they might change. My oldest dropped out and stayed on as a full time cast member. My second went back within a few weeks of her CP being done (on a business trip I had) and got her seasonal part time status. She's there now and has just been offered full time, too, and is seriously thinking of taking it. Both of my girls really matured on the program and I appreciated all of their managers acting as mentors (not to mention the whole "keep your apartment clean, or else" thing!) I never once worried about them and they were changed by the experience (for the better).

The other big thing I missed was oldest DD signed my Dad up as Veteran of the Day at the MK for the flag ceremony (ON his birthday, how cool was that???). I couldn't be there, but they videoed it for me and I listened live on my cell phone.

 

[Joanna71985]

Hey everyone..

I've been browsing these boards for a few days now and figured it was time to make my first post. I had my interview last thursday and will be sending all my paperwork in tomorrow. So I realize I'm only at the beginning of my waiting...

But I can't tell you how excited I am about this program!!! I want it very very badly. I'm graduating this May so this is my only opportunity to apply!

I'm crossing my fingers at this point! My interview seemed to go really well though so I'm just hoping I get in!!!

Good luck!!

so? not to be nosey or anything but do parents not come w/ their children to help them move in?

My dad has helped me move in all 3 of my CPs (and will again in May).

What about husbands? I'm assuming they fall into the same category as parents, or family, but are they also welcome to attend the meeting and go on the tour? I'm debating whether or not my husband should just stay at the hotel all morning, or come to check-in with me.

Maybe he should buy groceries for me that morning... there's a thought! Any advice?

He is more then welcome to go on the tour.

When do you find out what apartment complex you are in? Do you find out when you get there?
Also does everyone go to Vista Way to check in? Or do you go to your own apartment complex to check in?

You will find out apartment location at check-in. But anyone on the year-long ICP will be at the Commons.

My mom and my aunt are going to come down wtih me and help me move in. At first my mom wasn't going to but now she is and then she is going to stay like a week after, so I can spend some time with her for that first week or so. I think that will help with the homesickness at the beginning. She got free dining with her hotel so she is really happy. My aunt just decided that she wants to come too. Im happy about that.

I was glad to hear that there are many parents who come down to help the CPers get settled. We are flying so I cant bring a ton of stuff. What things do you feel are necessary right off the bat? I know clothes, toiletries, bedding, and those kinds of things. Anything else I should be sure to bring from home or is it just as easy to buy things there. Can I ship things there? If so, what address do you use?

Does everyone get their own closet or do you share? Trying to figure out how much to bring. It'll be cool in the winter part of the session, but HOT at the beginning so bringing two seasons worth of clothes will be hard.

Laundry: are the laundry rooms crowded? Do you have to stand there and wait to use them or is it pretty easy? If I dont bring too many clothes I'll need to do laundry a lot.

Oh, and do most people cook or do they eat out? How about lunches, do many people bring lunch? I think it would be easier to do that, and cheaper, but I dont want to be the only one.

You have to share a closet unfortunately.

For laundry, it depends on the time of day (at Vista, it's a bit easier as there is a laundry room in each building where at Chatham there are only about 4 in the whole complex).

I do both. I want to do more cooking this summer though, as I need the money.

 

[wenzdae]

hahah i have soo many clothes. lol. i know you have to wear the professional clothes for classes and traditions. but do u end up wearing them alot?? i wasnt sure how many days we'd be in classes or seminars or what have you.

I think I only wore one outfit - only because the times I wore it was for Traditions. If you are taking classes you will need to also, but as it has been mentioned before, you will be in your costume the majority of the time. Well, that and whatever you sleep in
cuz ya do a lot of either workin or sleepin....but it is all fun!

 

[hogwartsdropout]

You will find out apartment location at check-in. But anyone on the year-long ICP will be at the Commons.

Thanks for that! I was just told on another forum that that isn't the case anymore and we could be placed in any complex, even though at our interviews they told us that we'd definitely be at the Commons (unless it was full). You have just made me feel tons better!

 

[Joanna71985]

Thanks for that! I was just told on another forum that that isn't the case anymore and we could be placed in any complex, even though at our interviews they told us that we'd definitely be at the Commons (unless it was full). You have just made me feel tons better!

That is the case for the 3-month IPs. But the majority (if not all) of the ICPs will be at the Commons.

 

[happynow]

useful messages .

 

[goofysam]

im graduating from high school this year, and have been looking forward to this program since i heard about it my sophomore year! i want to do the whole, hospitality management thing- the hotel industry, and disney has DEFINATLEY profected it! so, i want this program SO BAD.
i need to get my first semester at the University of Nevada Las Vegas, so that i can head to florida [[HOPEFULLY]] as soon as possible!

:] hopefully by may of 2009 i will be there!

 

[FoundinWonderland]

So, a lot of people say not to bring a lot of personal clothes etc. But what about professional clothes for classes? And what is acceptable and what is not?

 

[DisneyJersey]

So, a lot of people say not to bring a lot of personal clothes etc. But what about professional clothes for classes? And what is acceptable and what is not?

business casual is acceptable.. no jeans, t shirts, that sort of thing.. so khakis, polo shirts, button down shirts, etc are all just fine.. you can go onto the college program website, it has all the info you need to know..

 

[kandeebunny]

OK so I have another question lol!

Th Ducktorate...is that only if you take a College level class or does that count for the DES seminar things too?