College Program Questions Thread, Pt 3

[klmcken]

i've come across people on the boards who have mentioned they went through the whole application process (web base interview, phone interview, and so forth) knowing that they cannot go down for that particular season but wanted to get a feel for what the interviews would be like before it would actually count.

i would consider doing this, just so i would know what to expect, however there are two things i thought about.

1. if i were to get accepted i feel like that could of been someone else's spot, even though i would of course decline for i cannot do this upcoming season.

2. i feel like it would hurt my chances for when i DO want to do the program, for they might think well she had the chance before and shut it down.

if anyone has any thoughts, pros or cons, please share.
but all in all i think i would be too worried it would hurt my chances for the future.

 

[kmg148]

I have a question about classes you can take while on the Disney College Program.

My college will only allow me to do the Disney College Program if I take courses while at Disney. My question is: how many classes am I allowed to take in one session (which would be Fall 2010)? Right now, it looks like I will have to take 2 classes. Is this alright or would it be too much homework every week? Is the homework load big since these are weekly classes?

I hope 2 classes doesn't take up too much of my time because I want to be able to enjoy the parks as well.

You can take 2 at a time. I took an Exploration series class, so I didn't have any homework, although the other ACE accredited classes (the name for them escapes me at the moment) might have some homework associated with them. The example class that comes to mind is Marketing U. You will have to create a resume, cover letter, etc. You only have to pay for the materials. They are only around $20, at least I'm pretty sure they are. Again, I took a class that didn't require any homework.

Either way you decide to go, I doubt they would require a lot of work, as they know you are down there working a lot; sometimes very odd hours.

 

[Berlioz70]

i've come across people on the boards who have mentioned they went through the whole application process (web base interview, phone interview, and so forth) knowing that they cannot go down for that particular season but wanted to get a feel for what the interviews would be like before it would actually count.

i would consider doing this, just so i would know what to expect, however there are two things i thought about.

1. if i were to get accepted i feel like that could of been someone else's spot, even though i would of course decline for i cannot do this upcoming season.

2. i feel like it would hurt my chances for when i DO want to do the program, for they might think well she had the chance before and shut it down.

if anyone has any thoughts, pros or cons, please share.
but all in all i think i would be too worried it would hurt my chances for the future.

They won't hold it against you if you turn down an offer. I applied, auditioned, passes and declined. The semester I did the same thing but of course accepted.

 

[QueenofPrideRock]

i've come across people on the boards who have mentioned they went through the whole application process (web base interview, phone interview, and so forth) knowing that they cannot go down for that particular season but wanted to get a feel for what the interviews would be like before it would actually count.

i would consider doing this, just so i would know what to expect, however there are two things i thought about.

1. if i were to get accepted i feel like that could of been someone else's spot, even though i would of course decline for i cannot do this upcoming season.

2. i feel like it would hurt my chances for when i DO want to do the program, for they might think well she had the chance before and shut it down.

if anyone has any thoughts, pros or cons, please share.
but all in all i think i would be too worried it would hurt my chances for the future.

I certainly hope they don't hold it against you! I applied for Spring 2010 not knowing for sure if I'd be able to go, and was accepted. Turns out I wasn't able, but I have my heart set on Fall 2010.

I've heard from multiple alumni and reps that they don't, though. So I would agree with Brenna!

 

[rcpromike]

Does anyone know if the ISP that serves Disney housing does ESPN360 access (or even who the ISP is)? I was thinking about the World Cup, and realized ESPN360 will probably have it pretty well covered.

 

[kateymcg]

My friend has already started her CP and so I used her Hub ID to look up my location for my CP (which starts on Wednesday) and this is the information that I found:

Personnel Area: 0663 - WDW STUDIO TOUR ATTR - FL
Org Unit: 10008092 - CUST-ST Showkeeping
Cost Center: 0005141083 - Labor Status Home - Cust - ST

Translation, please! I have no idea what "WDW STUDIO TOUR ATTR-FL" stands for. It's supposed to be my location I think because my friend's Personnel Area says "DTD" and she's working in Downtown Disney. But "studio tour attr?" I can't figure that one out for the life of me. Help, please!!!

 

[kmg148]

Glendalais is totally right, and that's what I first thought when I saw this!

 

[glendalais]

This is why looking up positions for incoming CPs is prohibited. In addition to being a major violation of company policy, a terminable offense, and possibly incorrect since CP Placements are subject to change, all the information is written in HR-speak which may or may not correspond to common usage.

However, since you've already mentioned it, "STUDIO TOUR ATTR" is the name utilized within Human Resources to refer to Disney's Hollywood Studios.

In this case, you will be statused as a WDWCP Custodial H/H in DHS Custodial Operations (which is also referred to at DHS as "Showkeeping").

Does anyone know if the ISP that serves Disney housing does ESPN360 access (or even who the ISP is)? I was thinking about the World Cup, and realized ESPN360 will probably have it pretty well covered.

The ISP in the Apartments is Smart City, which in one form or another, has served as the Telephone Company for the entire Walt Disney World Resort since 1971, and which was majority-owned by Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc (formerly Walt Disney World Co.) until 2001.

I really don't know about ESPN360 access. However, given that ESPN is an Affiliated Company to The Walt Disney Company, it wouldn't surprise me.

 

[rcpromike]

I almost asked if it was owned/controlled by Disney (I've seen large apartment complexes piggy-back off larger cable/ISP providers to provide "their own" cable/ISP access). If that's the case, I can't imagine 360 not being a part of the package. Thanks. Hopefully this means the World Cup will be easier to watch.

In browsing Smart City's website, I notice it mentions free access to Celebration Community WiFi. Is that something CP cast members can take advantage of?

 

[TravisSch]

What is the difference of arrival and departure dates between Fall and Fall Advantage? I know that people can choose their arrival date and such. I just want to know what months you can arrive and depart for both sessions.

 

[Joanna71985]

What is the difference of arrival and departure dates between Fall and Fall Advantage? I know that people can choose their arrival date and such. I just want to know what months you can arrive and depart for both sessions.

Fall Advantage is May (and possibly June) to early Jan. And Fall is Aug to early Jan.

 

[DisPrincessJen]

Working off of TravisSch's question, when we choose fall or fall advantage do they give us a date to come down or do we get to choose exactly what day? Or do they give us a selection of a few dates within the same week or so and we choose that way? I hope that makes sense haha

 

[BabyPiglet]

They give you a selection of dates and you choose from that.

Do you get to choose your departure date too?

 

[Berlioz70]

The arrival and departure date are a package deal. So when you pick your arrival date the departure date will be listed with it.

 

[michelle21]

How strict is disney on the style of prescription eyeglasses? I'm in the process of getting a new pair and I want to make sure I don't get something disney won't approve of. Do they just not want really bright colors? Any help would be appreciated

 

[sneekypeeks]

I am trying to make a reservation for next week. Can anyone give me an idea of how this works? I am looking to stay in one of the All Star areas. Can we make reservations for Cirque and Hoop De Doo on the HUB as well? Thanks =)

 

[Pure_Imagination]

How strict is disney on the style of prescription eyeglasses? I'm in the process of getting a new pair and I want to make sure I don't get something disney won't approve of. Do they just not want really bright colors? Any help would be appreciated

There's actually a section about this in the Disney look guidelines. I know it's something like they have to be a natural color. But the details should be on the site

 

[TravisSch]

What is the web-based interview like? What kinds of questions are asked? I hear that you only get 20 seconds per question which doesn't seem like much time to answer. People say to not get too stressed over it though.

 

[QueenofPrideRock]

What is the web-based interview like? What kinds of questions are asked? I hear that you only get 20 seconds per question which doesn't seem like much time to answer. People say to not get too stressed over it though.

I wrote a web-based interview post in my blog, here. It's under step 3. (And I applied for spring after passing this, so it's not like my advice is coming from nowhere.) HTH!

 

[Berlioz70]

I am trying to make a reservation for next week. Can anyone give me an idea of how this works? I am looking to stay in one of the All Star areas. Can we make reservations for Cirque and Hoop De Doo on the HUB as well? Thanks =)

Visit this link on the Hub. I have mine set up as a module from the Disney Difference Tab.

You can select the Walt Disney World Resort Room Discount to reserve a room with your discount. Then select the WDW Cast Dining to book Hoop-Dee-Do. I've never seen Cirque so I'm not sure how to do that on the Hub.