College Program Questions Thread, Pt 3

[Weathaman]

Hey everyone... just joined the boards here.

I've applied for Fall '09. I did the computer application awhile ago and went to my on-campus presentation today. I scheduled my interview right after, and it's for tomorrow night at 7:20. I am ridiculously nervous!

I'm assuming you're at UNCW, so hello from NC State!

I was in your exact same position on Tuesday! I was indeed nervous too, all the way up to my phone interview. Then the interview went superfabulous, and now I'm all excited for what I hope is the inevitable outcome.

GOOD LUCK on your interview! Make sure your passion for Disney is manifest in your responses!

Also, the lady who conducted my interview said that they're now able to send out invitations through e-mail, and that I may know before the given 3-4 week turnaround.


Oh, and the smilies on this site are A-M-A-Z-I-N-G

 

[dnoyes]

I'm assuming you're at UNCW, so hello from NC State!

I was in your exact same position on Tuesday! I was indeed nervous too, all the way up to my phone interview. Then the interview went superfabulous, and now I'm all excited for what I hope is the inevitable outcome.

GOOD LUCK on your interview! Make sure your passion for Disney is manifest in your responses!

Also, the lady who conducted my interview said that they're now able to send out invitations through e-mail, and that I may know before the given 3-4 week turnaround.


Oh, and the smilies on this site are A-M-A-Z-I-N-G

Thanks for the info on the e-mail invitations, my daughter got one today and we have never heard about this before. Her interview was just last Tuesday.

 

[Joanna71985]

Hey everyone... just joined the boards here.

I've applied for Fall '09. I did the computer application awhile ago and went to my on-campus presentation today. I scheduled my interview right after, and it's for tomorrow night at 7:20. I am ridiculously nervous!

Welcome to the DIS! Good luck with your interview.

The Great Movie Ride is what I'm hoping if I get attractions next year! It sounds like so much fun!

Oh it is! I wouldn't mind doing it, if I can't get JC.

 

[GiggleGoddess]

Can anybody help me find an overnight flight for Monday May 25th (to the morning of the 26th) from Boise to Orlando??? I found one (for a hundred something) but it jumped in price (over two hundred!) in a span of 5 minutes!!!! gah! I need something under 200 dollars a person...if you can do that it would be great Thanks!!!4

Edit: Clarification... there are 2 traveling to Orlando (my mum and I)
Looking for the overnighter flight from Boise (ID) to Orlando(FL) (monday evening - tuesday morning)
We're also open to traveling on Tuesday (leave morning get there in afternoon)
We first started looking for 2 one-way tickets (boise-orlando) but then a friend suggested to do 1 one-way(me) and 1 round-trip (mum)...

So...Can YOU help me find a great deal?

Also does anybody have any suggestions on places to stay for that Tuesday night?
Also should we do a rental car? Or just ride a shuttle?

Any and all information and help would be great! Thank-you!!!

 

[Traveliz]

Can anybody help me find an overnight flight for Monday May 25th (to the morning of the 26th) from Boise to Orlando??? I found one (for a hundred something) but it jumped in price (over two hundred!) in a span of 5 minutes!!!! gah! I need something under 200 dollars a person...if you can do that it would be great Thanks!!!4

I just tried Travelocity and found some very reasonable flights

here's one

United
Flight 6508 operated by UNITED EXPRESS/SKYWEST AIRLINES / Flight 274 7:35pm
Boise, ID (BOI) 6:03am - Tue, May 26
Next day arrival
Orlando, FL (MCO) 8hrs 28min - 1 Stop

Change planes in Los Angeles, CA (LAX)

113
per person
Total $134
Select Bag Fees May Apply more

Hope that helps.

Liz

 

[GiggleGoddess]

I just tried Travelocity and found some very reasonable flights

here's one

United
Flight 6508 operated by UNITED EXPRESS/SKYWEST AIRLINES / Flight 274 7:35pm
Boise, ID (BOI) 6:03am - Tue, May 26
Next day arrival
Orlando, FL (MCO) 8hrs 28min - 1 Stop

Change planes in Los Angeles, CA (LAX)

113
per person
Total $134
Select Bag Fees May Apply more

Hope that helps.

Liz

Yes it does. Thanks! I'm just trying to see all my options, lol. I really love the DISboards and the people who make it so awesome!

 

[GiggleGoddess]

Ok...
So here's what we figured out...
We're going to do the $134 United Flight (instead of the $110 Frontier flight on Tuesday) then probably stay at the Pop Century Tuesday night.

Any other suggestions?

Thanks for all your input!

 

[taigirl87]

Ok...
So here's what we figured out...
We're going to do the $134 United Flight (instead of the $110 Frontier flight on Tuesday) then probably stay at the Pop Century Tuesday night.

Any other suggestions?

Thanks for all your input!

did you look at southwest? they have a sale going on(thats where i got my ticket) and you dont have to pay the fees for baggage

 

[er3465]

Hello everyone! I have been accepted to the College Program again, this is my second one, and I have also been a Campus Rep. My question is if I can switch from Fall Advantage to just Fall. I would love to go back and at the time I applied I thought I would be able to go in the summer. I cannot go now, but I can definitely go in the fall, I was wondering if anyone had any experience with this. Thanks so much!

 

[Berlioz70]

I know of several people who have switched... contact your recruiter.

 

[GiggleGoddess]

did you look at southwest? they have a sale going on(thats where i got my ticket) and you dont have to pay the fees for baggage

Yeah that was one of the first places I looked and it was $179 and I was like....nope not gonna work, lol. But yeah it is nice about not charging for the luggage but either way it all comes out about the same.

 

[JonnyJ18]

Hey everyone I had a question I have recieved a pending letter about a week ago And I tryed emailing my recruiter to add more roles but it says that there is no such address when I send it and I have sent her an email in the past so I know it is correct. I was just wondering is I possible they got fireed. My recruiter is jannah delapenha does any one have her or heard anythiNg like his

 

[Berlioz70]

I will send you a PM.

 

[RabFlmom]

One question I have always had since I know so many "kids" who have come down to Florida on the college program. How many college kids actually stay in school and get their degree after they do the program if they move to Florida? Seems like so many come down on the program. Love it. Decide to stay or come back to Florida to work for Disney. Out of state tuition is high so they either wait or take just a class at a time at the JCs in the area, hoping to get in state tuition later, but if their parents still claim them on their tax papers it doesn't happen.

 

[Berlioz70]

You're correct - a lot of people fall in love and stay. However, Disney does really push for them to go back, when I told people I was staying EVERYONE told me to go back to finish school (of course I explained I already had a Masters degree). Of the former CPs I talked to, who had stayed, most wish they'd gone back to finish school. I'm not really able to answer you question about the out of state stuff since each state handles those rules differently... but I do know that a lot of people do stay.

If you can just make sure to plant the seed in a student that they NEED to return... then there are also a great deal who'll go back (may end up doing multiple programs) and then eventually come back to Disney after graduation. I think those are the people who are smartest about the process.

 

[TwigTwill]

I know its not likely but,

A really close friend of mine lives in Mexico City and just got accepted into the college program. I know that ICPs have their own housing, but i've also heard that occasional they stay in vista and chatham. My question is, is there any way we good request to be roommates, or is there anyway she could request to live in vista of chatham?

 

[Joanna71985]

I know its not likely but,

A really close friend of mine lives in Mexico City and just got accepted into the college program. I know that ICPs have their own housing, but i've also heard that occasional they stay in vista and chatham. My question is, is there any way we good request to be roommates, or is there anyway she could request to live in vista of chatham?

It depends on what program she's on. If she is on the year-long ICP, she will be at the Commons. However, if she is on the 3-month or another program, most likely she will be in one of the 3 other complexes.

However, the only way you could room together (if she is on one of the regular programs) is if you have the same check-in/check-out dates.

 

[glendalais]

You're correct - a lot of people fall in love and stay. However, Disney does really push for them to go back, when I told people I was staying EVERYONE told me to go back to finish school (of course I explained I already had a Masters degree). Of the former CPs I talked to, who had stayed, most wish they'd gone back to finish school. I'm not really able to answer you question about the out of state stuff since each state handles those rules differently... but I do know that a lot of people do stay.

If you can just make sure to plant the seed in a student that they NEED to return... then there are also a great deal who'll go back (may end up doing multiple programs) and then eventually come back to Disney after graduation. I think those are the people who are smartest about the process.

That's a bit funny. Here at the DLR, we strongly encourage our CPers to stay. Indeed, we pride ourselves on our high conversion rate of CPers into CR and FT Hourly Roles (I believe I read 70% and higher in a recent report).

Even considering that many of our CPers live in Southern California and do continue to attend school even during their CPs, it's still a high number. Indeed, from experience, a lot of our CPers who stay are the ones who moved to California for the explicit purpose of doing the programme. As such, it's interesting to hear that WDW is doing the opposite.

And to be quite frank and with all due respect, while I can understand where it's coming from, as a Regular-status CM, I am slightly insulted by your insinuation that I, and others who work in the Parks and Resorts while attending school at the same time, or who otherwise work on a non-CP/Seasonal basis, are somehow less intelligent than those who go to school Full-Time.

There are circumstances that necessitate these kinds of things happening, and indeed, everyone will live their lives in their own way, even if it deviates from the norm that has been established in this society. Please don't presume to judge us for how we live.

If I've somehow misinterpeted your comments, and I sincerely hope I have, please do feel free to correct me. Otherwise, that's just my $.02.

 

[Lukas87]

That's a bit funny. Here at the DLR, we strongly encourage our CPers to stay. Indeed, we pride ourselves on our high conversion rate of CPers into CR and FT Hourly Roles (I believe I read 70% and higher in a recent report).
And to be quite frank and with all due respect, while I can understand where it's coming from, as a Regular-status CM, I am slightly insulted by your insinuation that I, and others who work in the Parks and Resorts while attending school at the same time, or who otherwise work on a non-CP/Seasonal basis, are somehow less intelligent than those who go to school Full-Time.

There are circumstances that necessitate these kinds of things happening, and indeed, everyone will live their lives in their own way, even if it deviates from the norm that has been established in this society. Please don't presume to judge us for how we live.

If I've somehow misinterpeted your comments, and I sincerely hope I have, please do feel free to correct me. Otherwise, that's just my $.02.

I think you did indeed misinterpret her comments. She was talking about people who stay at Disney to work, who are presumably from out of the area. At most schools, missing two consecutive semesters results in your withdrawal. So if they stay at Disney for too long, they would be putting off their academic pursuits. Her comments are directed at people who stop going to school to stay at Disney.

You are talking about people still going to school and working at Disney. Two totally different scenarios. And I agree with her, if anyone gives up school to work at ANY job, they are being short-sighted and hurting themselves in the long run.

 

[glendalais]

I think you did indeed misinterpret her comments. She was talking about people who stay at Disney to work, who are presumably from out of the area. At most schools, missing two consecutive semesters results in your withdrawal. So if they stay at Disney for too long, they would be putting off their academic pursuits. Her comments are directed at people who stop going to school to stay at Disney.

You are talking about people still going to school and working at Disney. Two totally different scenarios. And I agree with her, if anyone gives up school to work at ANY job, they are being short-sighted and hurting themselves in the long run.

You know, I think you're right. In that case, I would like to apologize to Berlioz70 for misinterpeting her . I'm sorry about that.

People deciding to stay in Central Florida should at least transfer to a local school. The University of Central Florida, as well as Valencia Community College looks like wonderful schools, and they seem (obviously) to have what are probably best Hospitality Degree Programmes in the nation.