College Program Questions Thread, Pt 3

[CMHopeful!]

Thank you! I think it's just hard becuase I've always dreamed& planned to do this right off the bat, and now I'm realizing it may be out of reach due to decisions& money at the moment. The information you gave me is reasurring though, so thanks again.

 

[Holly_Golightly]

I'm having a difficult time deciding what I want to major in, so I'm thinking I may just spend my first two years of college at my county college...instead of wasting money, & then transferring for my junior year. Has anyone here waited until their junior year of college, or know anyone who has waited that long to do the Disney College Program?

I'll be doing it during my senior year of college In fact, although ideally I would've done it during my junior year as to have the option to extend my stay (studying abroad prohibited that option), I actually think it will be the best time for me to do it.

Having been through three years of school already, I'm used to living on my own (so packing, apartment living, unfamiliar roomates, etc aren't as big a deal to me as some of the younger people who seem to be overly anxious about it), and having been in my major three years I have a much better sense of the roles I not only should choose for future career purposes, but would do better in as well. Just my two cents.

 

[QueenofPrideRock]

Okay, this might just be me being really thick, but I don't really understand the difference between the Fall Advantage and Fall Advantage Quarter seasons... it's a lot more obvious with the Spring dates.

Are FA and FA-Quarter really practically the same? Any difference/pros and cons between the two?

My school is on the quarter system, FWIW. Hence my wondering.

 

[disneychickforever]

Fall Advantage Quarter are only open for students whose schools run on the Quarter or Trimester cycle. If your school doesn't you can only do Fall Advantage or Fall.

I'm not sure if a student on the Quarter system gets to pick Fall Advantage or Fall, but I would imagine no as it might run into 2 different quarters. Maybe someone else knows for sure.

 

[Toffy]

Question about apartment decorations.... how much can we do? I was starting to get all into the idea of it because it's fun and it'll help me stay motivated to keep the place mildly clean I was thinking more along the lines of posters, whether they would rather have 'em tacked or taped or not at all... I saw that Brenna on her blog brought a little shelf to put odds and ends which I also thought was an excellent idea

 

[MarinaAndCharlie]

Okay, this might just be me being really thick, but I don't really understand the difference between the Fall Advantage and Fall Advantage Quarter seasons... it's a lot more obvious with the Spring dates.

Are FA and FA-Quarter really practically the same? Any difference/pros and cons between the two?

My school is on the quarter system, FWIW. Hence my wondering.

The term for Fall is August to the first week of January, Fall Advantage is May/June to the first week of January. If it is allowed for you to do a non-quarter program while attending a quarter schedule school, make sure these dates wont run through two quarters.

 

[disneychickforever]

Question about apartment decorations.... how much can we do? I was starting to get all into the idea of it because it's fun and it'll help me stay motivated to keep the place mildly clean I was thinking more along the lines of posters, whether they would rather have 'em tacked or taped or not at all... I saw that Brenna on her blog brought a little shelf to put odds and ends which I also thought was an excellent idea

I know they say to put as few holes in the wall as possible. They recommended for us to get a bulletin board to put our stuff on. Don't use the putty stuff because apparently it peels the paint off of the walls, just small tac holes. Just don't do to many, ya know?

 

[Joanna71985]

I'm having a difficult time deciding what I want to major in, so I'm thinking I may just spend my first two years of college at my county college...instead of wasting money, & then transferring for my junior year. Has anyone here waited until their junior year of college, or know anyone who has waited that long to do the Disney College Program?

This is really upsetting me. I've been dreaming soooo long about my freshmen year, heading to work at Disney World, but I just don't know if it's worth all the money it'd take to transfer from University to University...you know? The only thing I know for certain is that I want to work for Disney, but not the area in which I'd be working in! I NEED HELP, PLEASE!

Don't worry. I know many people who waited until their junior year (or later) to do the CP. It's perfectly fine.

 

[hyperflame]

I'm considering applying for the Transportation role, can any experienced DISers tell me what my chances are of getting to work in a Monorail-related capacity? Also, is the Transportation role strictly limited to watercraft and monorail jobs, or do Transportation CPs drive other vehicles, such as the backlot tour?

 

[Joanna71985]

I'm considering applying for the Transportation role, can any experienced DISers tell me what my chances are of getting to work in a Monorail-related capacity? Also, is the Transportation role strictly limited to watercraft and monorail jobs, or do Transportation CPs drive other vehicles, such as the backlot tour?

They are decent chances. Just mention during the interview that you would like to work the monorail over watercraft, and I'm sure that will help.

Yes. Transportation is just the monorail, the ferry/boats at the MK, the boats at Epcot, and the boats between DHS and Epcot. Backlot Tour falls under attractions.

 

[Holly_Golightly]

I plan on doing DCP Fall Advantage, which from what I've read so far ends in early January. However, my school begins Spring semester in early January as well and I'm worried that my classes will start before I get back. Is it possible to request to leave a day or two early due to my classes starting so I don't have miss the first couple days of classes?

 

[MarinaAndCharlie]

I plan on doing DCP Fall Advantage, which from what I've read so far ends in early January. However, my school begins Spring semester in early January as well and I'm worried that my classes will start before I get back. Is it possible to request to leave a day or two early due to my classes starting so I don't have miss the first couple days of classes?

I'm not sure about requesting to leave early but I do know you choose what day you want to arrive on the program and what day you want to leave, so you should try to pick the earliest departure date to better your chances of being home before your classes start.

Anyone else know about requesting to leave a few days early?

 

[KGH]

I plan on doing DCP Fall Advantage, which from what I've read so far ends in early January. However, my school begins Spring semester in early January as well and I'm worried that my classes will start before I get back. Is it possible to request to leave a day or two early due to my classes starting so I don't have miss the first couple days of classes?

They give you the chance to make arrangements so that if you are required to leave early because of a school conflict, you can do so with no issues.

 

[disneychickforever]

They give you the chance to make arrangements so that if you are required to leave early because of a school conflict, you can do so with no issues.

How do we make these arrangements? I didn't pay attention to my school schedule when I picked my dates >_<

 

[khancock]

How do we make these arrangements? I didn't pay attention to my school schedule when I picked my dates >_<

They will provide this information when you are there. You will need to provide documentation, though. So if you aren't able to get that online, you should go on and get that now.

I think they only let people leave 1-2 weeks earlier than their scheduled time. Could be wrong on this.

 

[Holly_Golightly]

Thanks! That is such a relief! I was worried I was going to have to move out, drive from Florida to Pennsylvania, and then start school (a few days late nonetheless) the very next day. Not sure I could handle that schedule . . .

 

[christiemarsh88]

I just read on someone's blog, who is arriving about the same time as me, that she had found out she was probably going to be working at Animal Kingdom. How did she find out so early? I thought we wouldn't learn anything about our work location until after check-in.

 

[disneychickforever]

I just read on someone's blog, who is arriving about the same time as me, that she had found out she was probably going to be working at Animal Kingdom. How did she find out so early? I thought we wouldn't learn anything about our work location until after check-in.

A lot of people are messaging current CPs and Seasonal Cast Members to look up in the database where they will be working.

Keep in mind that there is a reason this information isn't given publicly, because it can be changed at the last minute. That's why I personally am waiting until arrival to find out my location.

 

[taigirl87]

A lot of people are messaging current CPs and Seasonal Cast Members to look up in the database where they will be working.

Keep in mind that there is a reason this information isn't given publicly, because it can be changed at the last minute. That's why I personally am waiting until arrival to find out my location.

I was going to wait too...but then a friend of mine looked me up for fun then offered to tell me. My mom encouraged me to find out, to help give her more peace of mind. i hope my location stays the same...but i do understand that it can change.

 

[BethAnne Sthrn Belle]

I just read on someone's blog, who is arriving about the same time as me, that she had found out she was probably going to be working at Animal Kingdom. How did she find out so early? I thought we wouldn't learn anything about our work location until after check-in.

yeah honestly ppl shouldn't be sharing their locations in public profiles until they know for sure.

Current CPS or any castmember can look you up in the system. I think it's fun to know my possible location.

At first i was bummed by what I was told, but was excited about the costume. My sis and her roommates also picked up hours around my location to check it out, so the more I thought about it, I have come to love the idea.

I thought it was an odd location, but I guess in a way I asked for it. My interviewer asked me what my favorite park/ thing about my WDW trip was and I kinda said the first thing that came to mind. And that's where I ended up, so they must really go by the notes your interviewer takes.

Can't wait 'till August 10th when the jobs official!

(on the Facebook good there's a catagory for this Location question)