College Program Questions Thread Pt 2

[pocopenguin]

Are you still able to apply for CS? If you were able to apply for the CP, you aren't eligible for CS.

haha, apparently i failed to say that i'm not currently enrolled in school anymore. i graduated high school almost 36 months ago.. so i'm still eligible, but i'm not currently enrolled in a college/university.

oops, sorry.

 

[Fairyprincess316]

Well after waiting 6 1/2 weeks i finally got the package in the mail! I got accepted into the Fall advantage program in merchandise! I'm really excited!

Congrats! i too will be there in the fall advantage doing merch.


Rebecca

 

[csaribay]

now watch this time they'll be like "you suck dont come"
haha!

at any rate i'm really excited and hope i make it in again...

Nah, I doubt that'll happen.

Good luck!

 

[Fairyprincess316]

hey guys and gals i have a question. i know i want to stay in chattam or patterson if open, but what is better and cheaper more rooms or less?
thanks for the advice.

Rebecca

 

[pocopenguin]

Nah, I doubt that'll happen.

Good luck!

thanks! i'm already antsy and it's only been twelve hours. =)

 

[csaribay]

hey guys and gals i have a question. i know i want to stay in chattam or patterson if open, but what is better and cheaper more rooms or less?
thanks for the advice.

Rebecca

Right now, no information is available on Patterson Court- it's expected to open some point this summer with its first participants probably moving in around May. Until that point, there won't be any data points in terms of how much it will cost. Odds are that it will cost a little more (probably $10) a week than Chatham (which is only $2/3 more expensive than Vista for a comparable two-bedroom).

Generally speaking, the more bedrooms you have, the cheaper your apartment is. Last year, I stayed in both a one bedroom and a two bedroom at Chatham (both $85/week) and a two bedroom at Vista ($83/week). There have been slight increases this year with housing prices, to go along with the raises in pay-rate offered to program participants.

 

[khancock]

There have been slight increases this year with housing prices, to go along with the raises in pay-rate offered to program participants.

I'd venture to say that the increases in housing are more of a result in increased housing expenses than trying to compensate for a pay increase.

Just looking at the shuttles, gas prices have increased substantially over the past few years. The company that operates the shuttles haave increased expenses and will pass them on to their clients... so Housing has to alter their rates.

 

[Fairyprincess316]

Right now, no information is available on Patterson Court- it's expected to open some point this summer with its first participants probably moving in around May. Until that point, there won't be any data points in terms of how much it will cost. Odds are that it will cost a little more (probably $10) a week than Chatham (which is only $2/3 more expensive than Vista for a comparable two-bedroom).

Generally speaking, the more bedrooms you have, the cheaper your apartment is. Last year, I stayed in both a one bedroom and a two bedroom at Chatham (both $85/week) and a two bedroom at Vista ($83/week). There have been slight increases this year with housing prices, to go along with the raises in pay-rate offered to program participants.

Thanks for the info.

Rebecca

 

[MickeysGirl1988]

I'm so excited to gooo
I get elective credits for the classes so I'm happy!

 

[Bounce_Tigger]

I've heard that Patterson will only be for international housing, since they moved the international kids out of the treehouses

 

[csaribay]

I've heard that Patterson will only be for international housing, since they moved the international kids out of the treehouses

I've heard that too, but I've also heard every possible combination of people going into Patterson Court, so I really just think it's an unknown for now. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that domestic participants can live there too, though!

 

[sandybobandy]

Hey guys!
I went to the doctor today and for some reason they decided to measure me. I was 5' 3/4". The only thing I could think about was where this would put me friends wise with the characters. Isn't that terrible?! The CP is the only thing I think about these days.

Have a great night everyone!!

 

[Sehsun]

Hey guys!
I went to the doctor today and for some reason they decided to measure me. I was 5' 3/4". The only thing I could think about was where this would put me friends wise with the characters. Isn't that terrible?! The CP is the only thing I think about these days.

Have a great night everyone!!

Hehe, that's cute! That's what Disney does to you!

It made of think of one of the statements in the "You know you're a CP/cast member when..." list. One of them is that you measure people by their Disney height. Like, "So I met this guy, he's Goofy height....." or "Yeah, do you know this girl? She's mouse height...."

 

[TinyBit]

I am thinking about buying a moped/scooter for while I am there. Would that work? How far is it to the parks? Do you have to take a freeway? Do they have areas to park scooters? Does anyone ride scooters there?

 

[disneygirl_14]

Okay so this has probably already been explained SOMEWHERE, but y'all all know how it is

How many classes can you take during the course of one CP...for example a FA?
I think someone said you can take two classes a term and FA is two terms??
Is this two classes total or two "collegiate courses"?

Its kinda funny that i'm trying to sort this all out now...i'm only a sophomore, but i'm Disney-obsessed and i've wanted to do this program for practically forever!!! Thanks for all of the many posts--answering and re-answering questions!! Y'all are a HUGE help!!

 

[graygables]

I am thinking about buying a moped/scooter for while I am there. Would that work? How far is it to the parks? Do you have to take a freeway? Do they have areas to park scooters? Does anyone ride scooters there?

As a mom, I cringe at that thought. DD had her Kia Rio and still had an accident with an uninsured idiot. The drivers are either unfamiliar with where they are or impatient with the unfamiliar ones and drive a bit maniacally. I know DDs both had plenty of people bumming rides with them to the malls, Target, etc, they just chipped in for gas.

 

[ashliejere]

I've been looking at Disneyland and Disneyworld for their CP programs. Are there pro's and con's to each or are they basically the same? Does Cali offer housing, and transportaion like FL? Is there any difference in the two programs at all. And if there is, which one is preferable and why.

 

[csaribay]

How many classes can you take during the course of one CP...for example a FA?

I think someone said you can take two classes a term and FA is two terms??

Is this two classes total or two "collegiate courses"?

As of last season, the course limit was two per term, and you could mix and match courses (whether or not a course is collegiate, it still goes towards the count). For fall-advantage participants, they can take up to four courses total, since they'll be on the program for two education terms.

I've been looking at Disneyland and Disneyworld for their CP programs. Are there pro's and con's to each or are they basically the same? Does Cali offer housing, and transportaion like FL? Is there any difference in the two programs at all. And if there is, which one is preferable and why.

Well, they're similar. For the first time, Disney has offered housing for the Disneyland College Program if you arrive on certain dates, as part of a pilot program. The California housing is marginally more expensive (although pay-rates are also slightly higher), and doesn't include comprehensive transportation like the Walt Disney World College Program- Disney recommends participants have their own transportation. Having said that, Disney Commuter Assistance does offer complimentary OCTA bus-passes, and those busses run about every 20/30 minutes, depending on the time of day (current times available on Google Transit).

Other differences include different role availability at Disneyland (which includes guest relations), and the option of possibly working off-site. The program is also considerably smaller than the WDW program.

As to which is preferable, that comes down to preference. I haven't participated out at DLR, so I can't really say.

 

[kandeebunny]

As of last season, the course limit was two per term, and you could mix and match courses (whether or not a course is collegiate, it still goes towards the count). For fall-advantage participants, they can take up to four courses total, since they'll be on the program for two education terms.

So in theory I could take one of the DES courses AND an ACE course? Just making sure I understand!

 

[csaribay]

So in theory I could take one of the DES courses AND an ACE course? Just making sure I understand!

This is exactly what I did during my first education term, haha. Works fine.