College Program Questions Thread, Pt 3

[jusTine87]

Bummer... thank you Brenna!

 

[Meg13]

So what you're saying is that you want to do the CS right after you graduate? Why would you need to graduate early to do it?

You should apply for it right after you graduate. No need to rush things.

The way it worked out when we were planning it with my parents, it was better to go ahead and graduate early (since I would be taking classes through the local community college anyway) and head out. We weren't sure if you could go for CS while in college, even if you'd just graduated high school. We both decided I didn't want to put college off until I'd finished the Fall program.

 

[joepic]

The way it worked out when we were planning it with my parents, it was better to go ahead and graduate early (since I would be taking classes through the local community college anyway) and head out. We weren't sure if you could go for CS while in college, even if you'd just graduated high school. We both decided I didn't want to put college off until I'd finished the Fall program.

Alright, I see. I guess that works out better. Good luck!

 

[Meg13]

Alright, I see. I guess that works out better. Good luck!

Thanks! The only reason I wasn't going ahead and graduating early in the first place was band, but when band goes up against Disney, it loses.

I have another question (I'm just full of 'em!): I was originally planning to major in English, as I want to write books (and hopefully get them published); I had planned on trying to get a job at WDW after college anyway, to give me a place to earn money while I wrote, and hopefully give me inspiration. The question of changing my major to business management was brought up however; it was recommended that if I planned on working for Disney, I might as well go to school for something I can use while there - you don't need an English degree to write, anyway. So the question is, what all does business management entail, especially with the CS and CP?

 

[MarinaAndCharlie]

Thanks! The only reason I wasn't going ahead and graduating early in the first place was band, but when band goes up against Disney, it loses.

I have another question (I'm just full of 'em!): I was originally planning to major in English, as I want to write books (and hopefully get them published); I had planned on trying to get a job at WDW after college anyway, to give me a place to earn money while I wrote, and hopefully give me inspiration. The question of changing my major to business management was brought up however; it was recommended that if I planned on working for Disney, I might as well go to school for something I can use while there - you don't need an English degree to write, anyway. So the question is, what all does business management entail, especially with the CS and CP?

I dont know about business management, but I'm an English major and I can tell you that every profession needs an English major. Since you're a writer, things that seem second nature to you are very valuable to a company. Such things include being able to state an opposition and thoroughly argue your point knowing how to site direct facts as well as things about human nature in general. Majoring in English will also help you develop a great command of the English language, making communication easy with the general public as well as with businesses. Not to mention the huge analytical advantage you'll gain, making you a great problem solver!

And certainly not least of all, major in something you'll enjoy. Its all about the skills you acquire while in school, in any major. You just have to know how to showcase those skills.

Good luck deciding and yay English!

 

[joepic]

Thanks! The only reason I wasn't going ahead and graduating early in the first place was band, but when band goes up against Disney, it loses.

I have another question (I'm just full of 'em!): I was originally planning to major in English, as I want to write books (and hopefully get them published); I had planned on trying to get a job at WDW after college anyway, to give me a place to earn money while I wrote, and hopefully give me inspiration. The question of changing my major to business management was brought up however; it was recommended that if I planned on working for Disney, I might as well go to school for something I can use while there - you don't need an English degree to write, anyway. So the question is, what all does business management entail, especially with the CS and CP?

I couldn't tell you about Business Management either, but I think it would be as beneficial as majoring in English. It's your choice!

What kind of band are you in? I love band, I play the trumpet. It's something I definitely want to do in college...

 

[DisneyTampa]

I know that we need to bring money to last the first 2 weeks or so. Do we need to bring cash or will a credit/debit card be ok? I just hate the thought of walking around with that much cash.

 

[_frazzle]

I know that we need to bring money to last the first 2 weeks or so. Do we need to bring cash or will a credit/debit card be ok? I just hate the thought of walking around with that much cash.

I only bought about $20. I don't use cash at all, I only use my credit card. The only time I use cash is when my roommate and I split food or something, either one of us puts it on the credit card and the other gives half in cash. haha.

 

[Scully12]

I know that we need to bring money to last the first 2 weeks or so. Do we need to bring cash or will a credit/debit card be ok? I just hate the thought of walking around with that much cash.

It depends on your bank. My bank is just a local one and doesn't have a branch in Florida so I took that money with me in cash. I locked it up in my locker as soon as I got there(Then I opened an account with Partners and put it all away). If you have a national bank with national branches and atms and what not then your credit card/debit card is fine. You can get direct deposit into your existing bank account (I could have but didn't want to deal with ATM charges and all that)

 

[WhateverLolaWants]

I know that we need to bring money to last the first 2 weeks or so. Do we need to bring cash or will a credit/debit card be ok? I just hate the thought of walking around with that much cash.

I opted to only use my credit card for when I filled my gas tank. It helped keep my spending down since it's so easy to lose track of your money when you're charging everything. I probably had about $200 in cash (kept the excess locked in my locker) and my aunt and uncle gave me a check for $500 that I put in my account as soon as I could.

 

[MarinaAndCharlie]

Do you guys know if we get discounts for the tours around WDW? Like Keys to the Kingdom and Sea Aquas Tour in Epcot?

Or, most likely not, but discounts to other Orlando attractions? (Any and all, not just Universal, Sea World, and Discovery Cove).

 

[Joanna71985]

Do you guys know if we get discounts for the tours around WDW? Like Keys to the Kingdom and Sea Aquas Tour in Epcot?

Or, most likely not, but discounts to other Orlando attractions? (Any and all, not just Universal, Sea World, and Discovery Cove).

Yes. Most of the tours (if not all of them) have a discount. I got a discount on Keys to the Kingdom, and the 2-hour Segway tour at Epcot.

 

[joepic]

Yes. Most of the tours (if not all of them) have a discount. I got a discount on Keys to the Kingdom, and the 2-hour Segway tour at Epcot.

Wow! That's great! I've always wanted to do both of those tours. Was it a reasonable discount?

 

[Joanna71985]

Wow! That's great! I've always wanted to do both of those tours. Was it a reasonable discount?

I got 50% off on the Segway tour.

 

[ZeroToHero]

I got 50% off on the Segway tour.

Didn't you love it? I did, except for when I forgot how to stop, and almost crashed into (and thus fell into) the fountain in Moracco. I remembered at the last minute. And can you use that discount for other people with you? I'd love to take my boyfriend on the Aqua Seas or Segway.......

Also... I don't know if anyone will be able to answer this, or if I should email my recruiter, but does anyone know what rides require a driver's license (besides Kilimanjaro Safaris in AK)? I really would like to do a spiel ride, like Jungle Cruise or GMR, but I don't know if they require licenses, or if, for that matter, Jungle Cruise is even on a track.

Thanks guys!

 

[Berlioz70]

Didn't you love it? I did, except for when I forgot how to stop, and almost crashed into (and thus fell into) the fountain in Moracco. I remembered at the last minute. And can you use that discount for other people with you? I'd love to take my boyfriend on the Aqua Seas or Segway.......

Also... I don't know if anyone will be able to answer this, or if I should email my recruiter, but does anyone know what rides require a driver's license (besides Kilimanjaro Safaris in AK)? I really would like to do a spiel ride, like Jungle Cruise or GMR, but I don't know if they require licenses, or if, for that matter, Jungle Cruise is even on a track.

Thanks guys!

You can get a discount for yourself and for the number on your maingate - I got myself, husband, and our two friends on the tour for 50% the entire price (NICE)!!

Jungle Cruise is on a track - I know GMR is too, but that one is a little more complicated with the scenes. I would assume that you would not need a license for either of those attractions.

You also need a license for anything in transportation for anyone else out there that's interested in monorail!

 

[khancock]

The backlot trams also require a driver's license.

 

[graygables]

Kim Possible also needs a license, anything where you might be driving a pargo.

 

[joepic]

I got 50% off on the Segway tour.

Wow! 50%! That's incredible! Next time you go, you should try the Fort Wilderness Segway tour

 

[Joanna71985]

Didn't you love it? I did, except for when I forgot how to stop, and almost crashed into (and thus fell into) the fountain in Moracco. I remembered at the last minute. And can you use that discount for other people with you? I'd love to take my boyfriend on the Aqua Seas or Segway.......

I loved it!! It was so much fun. But I almost crashed in Germany (I started going to fast, panicked, and almost fell over).

Wow! 50%! That's incredible! Next time you go, you should try the Fort Wilderness Segway tour

I am thinking about it.