College Program Questions Thread, Pt 3

[Scully12]

that's true! The bathroom issue was the reason I chose Chatham

 

[lala88]

So can you change the shower curtain that is in your bathroom? I don't really want to use one that someone else has been using for months before me!

 

[Zocha]

So can you change the shower curtain that is in your bathroom? I don't really want to use one that someone else has been using for months before me!

I would like to think so. Even if it is the apartments shower curtain you can at least take it down, use your own, and then put the old one up before you all leave.

 

[Joanna71985]

question about housing... how many bathrooms are in each apartment and details on them please.. ? like how many bathrooms are inthe 4 bed one and 3 bed one etc

1 bedroom- 1 bath
2 bedrooms- 2 baths
3 bedrooms- 3 baths (Chatham/Patterson)/2 baths (Vista)
4 bedrooms- 2.5 baths

Sorry to spam the boards with transportation-related questions, but I'd really like to hear from alumni who have done the program without a car. What was your experience like? I understand it's preferable to have a car, but what is it really like without it?

I'm currently on my 6th CP without a car. It makes life easier having a car. But it is doable to get by without one.

 

[disneyjazz 1928]

Ok this is my first time posting anything on the disboards. I am super interested in the college program. I wanted to know if anyone had a recommendation on the best time to go as in like year of college. I'm currently a first year freshman at Kent and i would really love to go next spring. But i don't know if I can because i dont think i'll have enough credits under my belt. Any suggestions ??

My second question:: I'm confused as to the actual cost of going down there. Do you have to pay for the actual program or do you just have to pay your way down there?? IM SO CONFUSED!!

---Jasmine

 

[Joanna71985]

Ok this is my first time posting anything on the disboards. I am super interested in the college program. I wanted to know if anyone had a recommendation on the best time to go as in like year of college. I'm currently a first year freshman at Kent and i would really love to go next spring. But i don't know if I can because i dont think i'll have enough credits under my belt. Any suggestions ??

My second question:: I'm confused as to the actual cost of going down there. Do you have to pay for the actual program or do you just have to pay your way down there?? IM SO CONFUSED!!

---Jasmine

Welcome to the DIS!

I did my first CP after 1 semester. But it feels like a lot of people do the CP their second or third year in school. It really depends on you and your school.

And you pay a $100 fee when you accept, you have to get yourself down to FL, and you pay rent. But that's it.

 

[disneyjazz 1928]

Ok thank you so much. thats what i was thinking i was going to have to do. Probably 3rd year. But thanks for clearing up the cost thing

---Jasmine

 

[kmg148]

I did mine my junior year and would recommend the same. I had acclimated to living on campus in a dorm and was ready for a break. I established friends at my school (freshmen and sophomore years I think it might be harder to go back and return to the same group of friends if you don't know them that well to begin with) and had senior year to come back to.

 

[disneyjazz 1928]

Yeah that is true. I'm probably going to end up doing it junior year. seems pretty reasonable and realistic.

---Jasmine

 

[lala88]

Okay a question about the Disney look specifically what we can wear to traditions. It says we can wear a blouse so can I wear a short sleeved blouse or even a three quarter length sleeve one? Also, with earrings can you wear like diamond studs. It says gold or silver but can there be diamonds with them. Thanks!

 

[lala88]

Also for traditions, can you wear like a tank or short sleeved shirt with a cardigan over it? Or do you have to wear a blouse or blazer?

 

[HallGirl]

Okay a question about the Disney look specifically what we can wear to traditions. It says we can wear a blouse so can I wear a short sleeved blouse or even a three quarter length sleeve one? Also, with earrings can you wear like diamond studs. It says gold or silver but can there be diamonds with them. Thanks!

I can't answer the question about the earrings, but with the blouse, yes you can wear a short sleeved one. Just make sure that the sleeves cover your shoulders.

 

[cuethemusic]

Also for traditions, can you wear like a tank or short sleeved shirt with a cardigan over it? Or do you have to wear a blouse or blazer?

Well, it might be too casual. Have you checked the CP website? It says on the following page what is acceptable for traditions.

https://www.wdwcollegeprogram.com/sap/its/mimes/zh_wdwcp/disneylook/females_noncost.html

 

[lala88]

Yeah I read that and it says sweater so I don't know if that means like a cardigan or not. I mean I work at a restaurant and have to wear business casual and that would be acceptable, but Disney is very strict. If anyone who has gone through traditions already can help me out that would be greatly appreciated!

 

[mollay]

hi everyone! it turns out my school does not offer credits for the disney program... that's not a big deal, seeing as I am a semester ahead anyway thanks to highschool credits, but i will only be able to do it as long as i can maintain my scholarships i am going to talk to financial aid next week.. i'm so scared!


my mom thinks she may have found a solution though. what is the difference between the College Program and Disney Professional Internships?? it looks like I may actually get credit for that, but I'm not sure exactly what it's all about. I've been reading up on it at the website but if you guys knew any additional info I'd appreciate it so much

 

[ZeroToHero]

Disney Professional Internships are usually done after the College Program. Some (if not all? I don't think all.) require you to have done the program first.

..That's about the extent that I know.

 

[QueenofPrideRock]

hi everyone! it turns out my school does not offer credits for the disney program... that's not a big deal, seeing as I am a semester ahead anyway thanks to highschool credits, but i will only be able to do it as long as i can maintain my scholarships i am going to talk to financial aid next week.. i'm so scared!


my mom thinks she may have found a solution though. what is the difference between the College Program and Disney Professional Internships?? it looks like I may actually get credit for that, but I'm not sure exactly what it's all about. I've been reading up on it at the website but if you guys knew any additional info I'd appreciate it so much

mollay, my school does not either but I am able to keep my financial aid. What I'm doing is withdrawing for the quarter with a planned reinstatement, so they're essentially putting my scholarships on hold for me. You should try and see if that is an option for you!

 

[mollay]

mollay, my school does not either but I am able to keep my financial aid. What I'm doing is withdrawing for the quarter with a planned reinstatement, so they're essentially putting my scholarships on hold for me. You should try and see if that is an option for you!

Oh my goodness how awesome!! I didn't even know this was possible, I hope my uni allows that!! n__n I am going to have a meeting with them as soon as possible, I hope they're as generous as your school is x__x

 

[ZeroToHero]

Same here - and I'm on a full ride. I just talked to the Dean, and she said it was fine. My whole school is behind me, it's kind of weird. Big jocks are like "I love Disney! That's so cool you're going to work there!"

I am going to see her Monday to fill out the paperwork - I'm taking a leave of absence for the semester, so that's how that's going to work for me.

 

[WDW_lover_in_SC]

I have a question about the CS program decided I would put it here. Is it too late to get in for the Fall/10 group? I'm assuming it is. If that's the case is it too early to apply for the next group? Also when would that next group come? Is it all fall or is there a spring group for 11?