College Program Questions Thread, Pt 3

[Kayticheer101]

The questions range from personal questions (like "why do you want to do the CP?" and "what would you do if you had problems with a roomate?") to questions about the roles you pick.

Did they ask any personal wuestions like about your college or health..things like that?

 

[bellaDisneydncr]

Did they ask any personal wuestions like about your college or health..things like that?

I think the most personal they go about college is with roommate questions. But it's more of "How are you with living with a roommate?" kind of stuff. And I think they would only ask about health if you were applying for a role that required lots of physical work, like Housekeeping. They have to do a lot of lifting and bending, so I believe they ask you if you could handle that kind of work.

 

[Kayticheer101]

I think the most personal they go about college is with roommate questions. But it's more of "How are you with living with a roommate?" kind of stuff. And I think they would only ask about health if you were applying for a role that required lots of physical work, like Housekeeping. They have to do a lot of lifting and bending, so I believe they ask you if you could handle that kind of work.

okay thanks!

Questions about the apartments. How do they assign you room mates? Which ones are cheaper? Does is cost to do laundry etc? Does the bus take you to your bank? How does that all work out? any other info is welcome

Thanks

 

[HallGirl]

okay thanks!

Questions about the apartments. How do they assign you room mates? Which ones are cheaper? Does is cost to do laundry etc? Does the bus take you to your bank? How does that all work out? any other info is welcome

Thanks

You can do a roommate matching thing once you accept your program. The rest of your apartment mates will be people who checked in on the same day as you and chose the same complex, apartment size (both depending on availability as far as I know) and wellness/nonwellness.

The cheapest apartments are the 4 bedroom because there are 8 people. Vista is the cheapest of the complexes.

Laundry is card operated. It's $1 to wash and $1 to dry.

One of the buses goes to Partners credit union on request. That's the only "bank" they go to so you have to find your own way to your bank. You will be given a paycheck card and your paychecks will be direct deposited to that card. If you want to switch it to deposit in your own bank account, you can do that on the Hub. You can also transfer the money from the paycheck card to your bank account online.

 

[Pure_Imagination]

Keep in mind if you're looking at the cheapest complexes- some of the other 3 or 4 bedrooms actually aren't that much more than other apartments. In my opinion it's worth it to spend a few more dollars a week if it means a newer/nicer apartment.

Question: How do you know about room inspections? Where do you find out?

 

[Berlioz70]

Question: How do you know about room inspections? Where do you find out?

During the housing meeting they'll talk about inspections and what things they are looking for. The notification usually goes up the week the inspection will occur, surprise inspections have also happened.

 

[Pure_Imagination]

Thanks! My question though is exactly *where* do they go up?

 

[glendalais]

Thanks! My question though is exactly *where* do they go up?

Price Management (the Operating Participant company which operates Florida-Site C&IP Housing) will post them on Bulletin Boards located at the entrance to each housing complex. In the case of the Vista Way Apartment Complex, they'll be posted by the Bus Station.

 

[Pure_Imagination]

Thanks!

Oh, a word of advice to anyone wondering about roommates, make sure you and your future roommate have the same departure date!

 

[Joanna71985]

Thanks!

Oh, a word of advice to anyone wondering about roommates, make sure you and your future roommate have the same departure date!

Not just the same departure date- has to be the same arrival date too.

 

[WiseOldUnicorn]

Hello, everyone!

I'm new to the boards, and I've been considering taking a semester off school to go do the college program. I just had a few quick questions for anyone that's done it before:

1. I have absolutely zero work experience, and I don't even have any volunteer experience or that sort of thing--all I have under my belt is school. Is that likely to count against me for getting into the program?

2. I know I won't get to pick where I work, but just out of curiosity. For anyone who's worked there, do you think it would be better to work at a ride or a theme park that you really love so you can be passionate about your job, or better to work somewhere else so as to preserve the magic of your favorite parts of the parks?

3. Would the fall or the spring program be preferable? I could see fall being rough to work, with the crowds that go for the holidays.

4. Just in general, what do you know now that you wish you'd known before you started the CP?

 

[BabyPiglet]

Do you think it would be a bad idea to request to work in a park or resort? I was accepted into merchandising!

Also, if you do request an area, do you just use the WDW Recruiting email?

 

[emilydawn]

I just noticed that the first group got their acceptance purple folders within less than two weeks. I interview yesturday, 2/4, and was told that I wouldn't know for 4-6 weeks. Is it likely that it won't really take that long? Like I could get my folder in 2 weeks? Or are they really that accurate? I'm just wondering if when you who have already been accepted interviewed, if they say 2 weeks or something. I'm just so anxious that its killing me! lol

 

[Joanna71985]

Do you think it would be a bad idea to request to work in a park or resort? I was accepted into merchandising!

Also, if you do request an area, do you just use the WDW Recruiting email?

I don't think it's a bad thing to request a location. Just be aware that there are no guarantees.

If they still send out emails with a recruiter's email on it, I would use that email. If they don't, then I would use the recruiting email.

Hello, everyone!

I'm new to the boards, and I've been considering taking a semester off school to go do the college program. I just had a few quick questions for anyone that's done it before:

1. I have absolutely zero work experience, and I don't even have any volunteer experience or that sort of thing--all I have under my belt is school. Is that likely to count against me for getting into the program?

2. I know I won't get to pick where I work, but just out of curiosity. For anyone who's worked there, do you think it would be better to work at a ride or a theme park that you really love so you can be passionate about your job, or better to work somewhere else so as to preserve the magic of your favorite parts of the parks?

3. Would the fall or the spring program be preferable? I could see fall being rough to work, with the crowds that go for the holidays.

4. Just in general, what do you know now that you wish you'd known before you started the CP?

1. That shouldn't be a problem. I had no work experience before my first CP, and I got in.

2. This is just me, but I love working in the parks. I don't think I could ever work anywhere else.

3. For me, definitely Fall! I love being at WDW for the holidays.

4. For me, I wish I could have networked more on my earlier programs. Also, I wish I could have made more friends.

 

[mollay]

Oh gosh, this may sound like a really dumb question, but I'm very curious and I won't have an oppurtunity to talk to my University about until after the weekend.

I understand the CP is almost like the equivalent of taking a semester off from school... So maybe this varies by schools, but would I still be paying tuition to my college even though I'm in WDW doing the program...?

Hopefully someone understands what I'm asking, wish I could word it more eloquently. :')

 

[ZeroToHero]

No, because you're paying for classes, so unless you're taking online classes, you don't pay. You go to the Registrar (or Bursur or someone like that) and tell them you want to take a semester off. Then you don't get charged. Make sure, if you have any scholarships, loans, etc, that those are taken care of and will roll over, etc, while you're away.

 

[MaryPoppins86]

Oh gosh, this may sound like a really dumb question, but I'm very curious and I won't have an oppurtunity to talk to my University about until after the weekend.

I understand the CP is almost like the equivalent of taking a semester off from school... So maybe this varies by schools, but would I still be paying tuition to my college even though I'm in WDW doing the program...?

Hopefully someone understands what I'm asking, wish I could word it more eloquently. :')

If you choose to take online classes while on the program so you're not too far behind and want to graduate on time, then yes. You will still be paying for tuition for those online classes. But if you take the semester off completely (not even taking online classes) then you won't have to worry about tuition. But I'm not sure if you have to pay tuition if your school approves of the program and will give you credits for it. Maybe someone more experience with this part can explain.

 

[BabyPiglet]

Oh gosh, this may sound like a really dumb question, but I'm very curious and I won't have an oppurtunity to talk to my University about until after the weekend.

I understand the CP is almost like the equivalent of taking a semester off from school... So maybe this varies by schools, but would I still be paying tuition to my college even though I'm in WDW doing the program...?

Hopefully someone understands what I'm asking, wish I could word it more eloquently. :')

If you're getting credit for the CP (like as an internship) then you have to pay the tuition for thosse credits. Also, if you plan on taking online classes while you're there, then you'll need to pay for those as well.

Otherwise, just taking a semester completely off shouldn't cost you anything.

 

[kmg148]

Just echoing what everyone else has said. Credits=cash. Living on campus=cash. If you take a break, you shouldn't owe anything, save for a couple miscellaneous fees (I know my school charges you for anything...)

 

[mollay]

Ah thankyou guys so so much for such a quick response! My biggest concern was with my scholarship rolling over (especially because it's determined by my GPA) but I will talk to my Uni about it. I know my school is pretty involved with the CP, I'm already seeing posters going up round campus. And fortunately I have enough credits from highschool that I can do the CP without worrying about graduating on time n___n

Thanks!!!