College Program Questions Thread, Pt 3

[epfootballcutie04]

Hi there! Is there any real difference between the College Program and the Career start one?

Not that I know of. One of my best friends was a career start and I was a CP. We both lived in CP housing, had the same jobs as everyone else and could participate in all the CP stuff.

 

[epfootballcutie04]

I have some. questions about the classes in the DCP, if anyone has done them:

Is there a maximum of how many classes you can take? I'm sure a student wouldn't want to take a lot because of the worlk hours.

About the books, I know that the syllabus in the DCP website has the name of the books for the classes, but when are you suppose to get them? Before or after you start the DCP?

I'm thinking of taking two classes so I can have some college credits.

if you are either fall or spring you can take 2 classes. If you are on an advantage program you may take 4 classes. You sign up for 2 classes for each half of your program if you are advantage. When you get registered you will get the name of your book(s). It is your responsibility to order them and have them for your first class which is normally a week or two later. Amazon.com normally has all the books needed and you can have them delivered right to your CP apartment. I would wait to order your books because you do have enough time from the time you register and class starts... and you aren't guarenteed that the class will have available spots. More often than not they will... you just never know.

 

[Belle_91]

If my college doesn't offer credit and it sort of has nothing to do with my major, do you think I should still apply?

I would like to think that working as a character-and I know the audition process is rough-would open new doors for me in the Disney Company. I dont want to go in acting exactly, but I was thinking if I liked the program I could come back and do the professional internship. Also, I think Disney will definatly help me deal with customers and working with others

Has anyone done the CP program as a character, fur or face? Can you tell me what it was like?

 

[Berlioz70]

There's a Thread dedicated to Character Performers, read that one for more specific information. It has height charts, audition tips, blog links, and experiences:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1694898

 

[eimmi07]

If my college doesn't offer credit and it sort of has nothing to do with my major, do you think I should still apply?

I would like to think that working as a character-and I know the audition process is rough-would open new doors for me in the Disney Company. I dont want to go in acting exactly, but I was thinking if I liked the program I could come back and do the professional internship. Also, I think Disney will definatly help me deal with customers and working with others

Has anyone done the CP program as a character, fur or face? Can you tell me what it was like?

The College Program is a great program and it is open to any major. Even if you do not think it does not have to do anything for your major the program is still a major resume builder. For credits wise if you need general electives there are colleges/universities that the college program website lists that will give you credit for the program (and it gives you links to the schools website, and you can see what the requirements are); if you want to do that then you should talk to your advisors to see if you can get credits transfered from one of the schools that the program website lists. Below are the colleges/universities that the program website lists:

Central Michigan University
Tulane University
Purdue University
Onondaga Community College
Montclair State University
Mesa Community College

Just be aware that you will have to pay their base tuition if you choose this route. Even if you want to apply for the program and do the program then go for it anyway!

Sorry I can't answer your question about being friends with a character since I was (and will be) a custodian for my programs in Fall 08 and Fall 11. I hope this answers your question.

 

[katieh13]

Hi, everybody says they talk about in their interview what their favorite park is or ride is, well I've only been to WDW once and I was three. (I have been to Orlando many times though.) Do you think this will hurt my chances of getting in? It seems like everyone has been there multiple times. Thanks!

 

[Rahel]

Hi, everybody says they talk about in their interview what their favorite park is or ride is, well I've only been to WDW once and I was three. (I have been to Orlando many times though.) Do you think this will hurt my chances of getting in? It seems like everyone has been there multiple times. Thanks!

I wasn't asked anything like that and I was accepted 2 weeks after my interview for Vacation Planner. They're more concerned with your work ethic and guest service skills. I don't think should impact you from getting in. Just stay positive, and smile during your interview, they can hear it in your voice.

 

[BigDreamer]

I wasn't asked this question either and I had never been to WDW before getting accepted. I just talked about how much I love Disney, why I wanted to work for them, and also how I love helping people make special memories of their vacations.

 

[wangmichelle]

Just wanted to say thanks again to everyone that has helped me, it has been, needless to say VERY helpfull.

ya,i think so, lol, i want to make a friend with u , can i??

 

[POPchick10]

I'm in the process of switching jobs so I can make more money. If I decide to do the fall advantage can I switch to the regular season or vice versa ? Dankie to any who help

 

[katieh13]

I wasn't asked anything like that and I was accepted 2 weeks after my interview for Vacation Planner. They're more concerned with your work ethic and guest service skills. I don't think should impact you from getting in. Just stay positive, and smile during your interview, they can hear it in your voice.

I wasn't asked this question either and I had never been to WDW before getting accepted. I just talked about how much I love Disney, why I wanted to work for them, and also how I love helping people make special memories of their vacations.

Thanks! This makes me feel better!

 

[Belle_91]

What if you aren't bringing your car. How far is Wal-mart via bus? Do they have other stores nearby where you can walk to? Do they have places where you can get food cheaply if your supplies run out, something kind of like a university cafeteria? Does the Wal-mart near by have a pharmacy?

 

[Jool-e]

Hi hoping someone can help me out with these questions.

If I want to apply for the Fall 2011 program, what is the deadline for finishing the application?

Also, is there an age range for participants? Are most people in their early twenties or younger like 18/19?

Thanks!

 

[BigDreamer]

What if you aren't bringing your car. How far is Wal-mart via bus? Do they have other stores nearby where you can walk to? Do they have places where you can get food cheaply if your supplies run out, something kind of like a university cafeteria? Does the Wal-mart near by have a pharmacy?

It depends on where you get the bus from to Walmart. The route goes Vista to the Commons to Chatham to Publix/Walgreens to Walmart. Leaving from VW is 45min, Comm and Chat is 30mins. If you live at VW, Walgreens is literally right across the street, and it does have a pharmacy. There are lots of fastfood places right around VW, as well as many sit down places like Cici's, Waffle House, Applepbees, and many more. Chatham and Patterson are in a residential area and I've heard you can walk to the mall from there, but it's not really that close (although the trade off is they have MUCH nicer rooms, bigger bathrooms, walk-in closets and actual food pantry's). There is not a cafeteria, but there are vending machine's. You have to be careful with how much you buy at walmart though because it's hard to get all that food back on the bus. I've heard some bus drivers don't let you on if you have a ton of stuff, or big boxes.

Jool-e:
There is not an age limit, there are some mom's and dad's doing the program. I'm in my late 20's and it seems like most people are 19-22, although there are some of us "old" folks floating around . Also, there is a deadline, but Im not sure when.

 

[Belle_91]

Would it take long to get from Chatom? I think it's called-the places that start with a C to get to VW via walking then? Could you walk from the nicer apartments to VW to walgreens? Thanks sooo much. Also, is VW the cheaper rooms? how much do the other rooms range from price wise?

 

[Berlioz70]

I'm in the process of switching jobs so I can make more money. If I decide to do the fall advantage can I switch to the regular season or vice versa ? Dankie to any who help

Depends on the role you're offered. I personally applied for FA, but by the time I was accepted, my role was full for FA so I had to accept Fall instead. So if you try to make a last minute switch, you may have to switch roles.

Would it take long to get from Chatom? I think it's called-the places that start with a C to get to VW via walking then? Could you walk from the nicer apartments to VW to walgreens? Thanks sooo much. Also, is VW the cheaper rooms? how much do the other rooms range from price wise?

Here's a Map of all the apartments and some nearby shopping (including Wal-Mart). You could walk from Chatham and Patterson to Vista, but it'd be long and I wouldn't recommend it.

<http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=201912730018353856547.00046e9620eacb431f632&t=h&z=13>

Yes, Vista is the cheapest. The others are a couple more dollars a week.

 

[Dreamstuff]

Would it take long to get from Chatom? I think it's called-the places that start with a C to get to VW via walking then? Could you walk from the nicer apartments to VW to walgreens? Thanks sooo much. Also, is VW the cheaper rooms? how much do the other rooms range from price wise?

I lived in Chatham and hopefully this helps you out:

Walmart- usually around 30 min, even so I wouldn't recommend ever trying to go there before work unless you have an enormous gap until your shift

Getting to Vista: Buses come every 10 min or so, Vista is literally about a 10 min bus ride away.

Getting to Walgreens: Take the bus to vista, walk across the street to Walgreens. Take the bus back to Chatham.

Walking to the close Mall (there are like 5 malls): Take the bus to the Commons, which is about 5 min. Then walk through the parking lot across the street from the commons and ta-da you're in the mall. There's also a foodcourt in the mall on those lazy non-cooking days. Not to mention a good number of stores.

Hope this helps.

 

[psherman42]

Does anyone know if QSFB cast members can pick up shifts in different locations during the program or only where you're assigned the day you check in?

 

[Joanna71985]

Does anyone know if QSFB cast members can pick up shifts in different locations during the program or only where you're assigned the day you check in?

As long as there is no special training, you can pick up shifts in other locations

 

[psherman42]

As long as there is no special training, you can pick up shifts in other locations

Thanks!! What sort of places have special training?