College Program Questions Thread Pt 2

[Joanna71985]

I found out that my job The role hopper I might have multiple costumes. Is that true?

I heard also I might have to work 80 hours a week at some point Is that true?

and if anybody knows do I stay at the same park for my hopper job or do I go to multiple parks?

You work at the same park. Also, you would have more then one costume.

As for hours, it would vary.

 

[DisneyL8T]

I have a quick question about requesting a work location. I was accepted as a role hopper and I will be ariving in a little over two weeks. I didn't mention anything about where I wanted to work when I interviewed. I am really hoping to work in either Hollywood Studios or Magic Kingdom (preferrably Magic Kingdom). Do you guys think it would be a good idea for me to e-mail them with this information or just wait and see? I also don't really know when they start to assign places and it might be too late anyways.

 

[shastatikipunch]

How many weeks away are we from the Spring Advantage '09 app going up?

 

[shastatikipunch]

How many weeks away are we from the Spring Advantage '09 app going up?

 

[disasterpiece]

How many weeks away are we from the Spring Advantage '09 app going up?

i believe the application process should begin in late august early september. feel free to correct me if i'm wrong.

 

[Joanna71985]

I have a quick question about requesting a work location. I was accepted as a role hopper and I will be ariving in a little over two weeks. I didn't mention anything about where I wanted to work when I interviewed. I am really hoping to work in either Hollywood Studios or Magic Kingdom (preferrably Magic Kingdom). Do you guys think it would be a good idea for me to e-mail them with this information or just wait and see? I also don't really know when they start to assign places and it might be too late anyways.

Well, you can email them. It can't hurt. But I have a feeling the location may have been decided already.

How many weeks away are we from the Spring Advantage '09 app going up?

Disney should start recruiting for Spring 2009 in mid-to-late Sept.

 

[shastatikipunch]

The College Program has been around for more than 25 years, believe it or not! There's still some schools out there that haven't had participants, and the reaction you got probably isn't too uncommon when that's the case.QUOTE]

My school isn't even partnered with Disney, and from what I understand the system we use is a trimester system (we run 10 week quarters from July-June with 6-7 weeks off for summer break). So the way it's structured you can't even really do the college program until after graduation (unless you want to take time off that will put you way behind on all your classes and degree requirements).

 

[CelticBelle]

[/QUOTE]My school isn't even partnered with Disney, and from what I understand the system we use is a trimester system (we run 10 week quarters from July-June with 6-7 weeks off for summer break). So the way it's structured you can't even really do the college program until after graduation (unless you want to take time off that will put you way behind on all your classes and degree requirements).[/QUOTE]

my school is also the quarter system. 10 weeks a quarter. september-december, january-march, and april-june. I had to do the fall program because it only occupies the time of one of my quarters and our second summer session. If I do the spring program I have to miss 2 quarters in the same time frame.

I think many people have to take time off from school. Especially since they dont offer the summer program unless your alumni.

 

[futreWDI]

My school isn't even partnered with Disney, and from what I understand the system we use is a trimester system (we run 10 week quarters from July-June with 6-7 weeks off for summer break). So the way it's structured you can't even really do the college program until after graduation (unless you want to take time off that will put you way behind on all your classes and degree requirements).

Just like Chris said above, most schools are not partnered with Disney. Some have never heard about the program. There are a few schools in the country (and I mean quite a few) that let students get a full semesters worth of internship credit for Disney. Most schools will give a couple credit hours for the internship, some will give some hours for one or two of the classes you take at Disney, and some give no credit at all. You never know until you make an appointment with your advisor and bring them information on the program and classes.

You can participate in the program at a school based on trimesters/quarters. If it is anything like my sister's school, you have technically four quarters (three of them making up one full school year and then a fourth in the summer, if you choose to go for the summer). If you don't go in the summer, it resembles trimesters. Disney does have options for schools like this and will schedule your arrival and departure dates so that you do not miss more than one trimester.

Also, every student that participates in the CP runs the risk of losing a semester worth of classes. Some students bargain to receive some credit for the program, as stated above. Some students take online courses through their university to remain full time. Others just choose to accept that they will miss most of a semester and that they may have to take some summer classes, extra credit hours in other semesters, or a whole extra semester. In some degree programs this can be difficult to do. I was a theatre major and there were some classes that were offered once every other year and they were prerequisites for abut three other classes that I would need to graduate. So if I would miss a semester when one of those is offered, that would add almost a whole year to my degree program. That is why most students choose to do the program as a freshman or a sophomore. Usually you are taking mostly your core classes at this point and not too in depth in your field of study. Core classes are usually extremely easy to replace as they are offered almost every semester and are not prerequisites for anything.

Pretty much, all I am saying, is don't count out the Disney CP before you examine all of the options.

 

[Jules76126]

This isnt a question but I know a lot of people are looking forward to applying to Disney for Spring 09. And I was on the website today, looking over the roles again and I noticed that they made some changes. When I orginially did my program back in the Spring 07 when you applied for attractions that meant either a ride or show or the parking lot, front enterance, and toll plaza. Well it looks like Parking and front enterance are now listed under their own role heading known as front end operators. So for anyone that was nervous about getting the parking role under attractions (I know I was) that no longer seems to be an issue.

 

[Joanna71985]

This isnt a question but I know a lot of people are looking forward to applying to Disney for Spring 09. And I was on the website today, looking over the roles again and I noticed that they made some changes. When I orginially did my program back in the Spring 07 when you applied for attractions that meant either a ride or show or the parking lot, front enterance, and toll plaza. Well it looks like Parking and front enterance are now listed under their own role heading known as front end operators. So for anyone that was nervous about getting the parking role under attractions (I know I was) that no longer seems to be an issue.

It was either this program or last program (Fall 2008 or Spring 2008) where it changed.

 

[CelticBelle]

i forgot, Are we required to have a watch? I dont have one because I always use my phone.

 

[glendalais]

i forgot, Are we required to have a watch? I dont have one because I always use my phone.

It helps to have one, since some areas might not have a visible clock. But it's not required.

 

[shastatikipunch]

Pretty much, all I am saying, is don't count out the Disney CP before you examine all of the options.

Oh it is definitely something I plan on doing (Spring Advantage '09 hopefully). I'm just surprised more schools aren't aware of it or partnered with it.

 

[Joanna71985]

i forgot, Are we required to have a watch? I dont have one because I always use my phone.

Well, it's not required for most areas (although a couple are, like character attendant). But you will not be able to use your phone on stage.

 

[shastatikipunch]

Well, it's not required for most areas (although a couple are, like character attendant). But you will not be able to use your phone on stage.

Do they issue a watch if it's required? Or are you responsible to get your own?

 

[dreamitdoit]

You have to get your own. I waited until I got here to make sure I followed the Disney Look - plus got a discount!! I do custodial at Studios and having a watch is definetly a necessity - especially if you're in a role that doesnt have "breakers".

 

[meederman]

I am in roommate notification program, and I talked to my roommate and we both agreed on our apartment preferences. Do we both have to be together to check in?

 

[MKandy]

Regarding watches, what is considered "Disney Look?"

Also, I still don't understand the roommate notification process. I have read the website description and am really confused. Could someone try to explain.

Thanks and have a magical day!

 

[Jules76126]

You would need to provide your own watch although most are inexpensive to find. Even if you work in an area that doesnt need a watch I recommend you have one. I worked attractions and once in a while I forgot my watch and it was such a pain because i never knew what time it was.