College Program Questions Thread, Pt 3

[graygables]

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.

I'll add my 2 cents here as the mom of 2 former CPers who quit school to stay on...one is FT, one is PT and wouldn't trade their roles for anything right now and I'm as proud of them as can be. I have a BA and am going for an MBA at the moment and I can tell you that a degree does NOT necessarily make one any more ready for life, smarter, or more employable. I've been unable to get any kind of job other than your typical retail or fast food with a Bachelor's. Granted, it's in English, but without any particular work experience under my belt (I chose to be a SAHM after teaching for 2 years), I was outta luck. The main reason I returned to grad school was for the sole purpose of qualifying for a student program w/ WDW (CP or PI). I certainly don't want/need the degree, I needed job experience, and I'm getting it. If WDW offers me something at the end of my program, I'll gladly quit school. I firmly believe that university is overrated in this country and students would be MUCH better served going from high school to a real work experience for a few years to grow up a bit before continuing their education.

All that said, if you want to quit school to stay on at WDW, more power to you. My girls are both VERY pleased with their decisions.

 

[Goofster18]

Personally, I think it all depends on the situation. For instance, statistics show that those who take a year off between high school and college may not go back. however, if you make a decision that is thought out and planned to do something, do it!! It all depends on circumstances and all in individual lives. In this economy, a degree may not mean much as it gets worse and worse. So if Disney offers a job or you get one, and that is where you want to be, think and decide and put your whole self in!!! Life is too short to waste and try to go back. It's all what you want to do and find, but I also think it's very important to think about it logically and not let something like Disney Magic affect the better decision to go back to college (if that is indeed the better decision in the case). I think that, even if Disney offered me a job or I could stay on, I would decline simply because of where the economy is and the layoffs and such. Plus, I do want to get a degree in Puppetry, and UConn is one of 2 schools that have that so my college choices are kinda limited lol!!! So yea that's my point of view of a college student of 18 years.
Have a Magical Day!!!
Goofster18

 

[AtYourService247]

Also.. to add to everyone else's 2 cents (we're gonna have a whole lotta change)..


Disney is an awesome company to work for.. be it in the smallest position or the highest position. Working for Disney, as long as you do as you're told, and work hard, you can only move up in advancement. and yes education is very important, but we get this education lets be honest.. to get a good job, and even if you have your Bachelors degree or masters degree, you still have to start somewhere, so that you can move up in a company.

I'm not siding on going to school or not going to school, but Disney is a company that I believe would be more then willing to help you with your schedule if you want to stay going to school, and working for them.

 

[Pam N]

Also.. to add to everyone else's 2 cents (we're gonna have a whole lotta change)..


Disney is an awesome company to work for.. be it in the smallest position or the highest position. Working for Disney, as long as you do as you're told, and work hard, you can only move up in advancement. and yes education is very important, but we get this education lets be honest.. to get a good job, and even if you have your Bachelors degree or masters degree, you still have to start somewhere, so that you can move up in a company.

I'm not siding on going to school or not going to school, but Disney is a company that I believe would be more then willing to help you with your schedule if you want to stay going to school, and working for them.

Hi Jude! I agree! Hope you're having a great day! Lets see what today brings for my girl. say a prayer!

 

[AtYourService247]

Hi Jude! I agree! Hope you're having a great day! Lets see what today brings for my girl. say a prayer!

Hey momma pam Yeah I am.. every day I'm hoping and hoping. I just bought my plane ticket from SW because it was only 70 dollars with tax, one way. I hope she finds out soon I'm starting to get nervous that I might have to go by myself

 

[Pam N]

Hey momma pam Yeah I am.. every day I'm hoping and hoping. I just bought my plane ticket from SW because it was only 70 dollars with tax, one way. I hope she finds out soon I'm starting to get nervous that I might have to go by myself

That seems to be a good deal for a ticket! Good for you! I also hope you dont have to go alone, but, if so, you will have no problem! You'll meet sooo many people-- you have a great personality-- you'll do great!

 

[AtYourService247]

That seems to be a good deal for a ticket! Good for you! I also hope you dont have to go alone, but, if so, you will have no problem! You'll meet sooo many people-- you have a great personality-- you'll do great!

Na, I am confident that I wont have to go alone. I'm sure she'll get it sometime this week

 

[Pam N]

Na, I am confident that I wont have to go alone. I'm sure she'll get it sometime this week

Well, you dont know if contacting the requestor is being too pushy or not, so, for now, maybe the best thing for her to do is wait-- but, for you, start packing girl! Have a great rest of the day!

 

[Lukas87]

I'll add my 2 cents here as the mom of 2 former CPers who quit school to stay on...one is FT, one is PT and wouldn't trade their roles for anything right now and I'm as proud of them as can be. I have a BA and am going for an MBA at the moment and I can tell you that a degree does NOT necessarily make one any more ready for life, smarter, or more employable. I've been unable to get any kind of job other than your typical retail or fast food with a Bachelor's. Granted, it's in English, but without any particular work experience under my belt (I chose to be a SAHM after teaching for 2 years), I was outta luck. The main reason I returned to grad school was for the sole purpose of qualifying for a student program w/ WDW (CP or PI). I certainly don't want/need the degree, I needed job experience, and I'm getting it. If WDW offers me something at the end of my program, I'll gladly quit school. I firmly believe that university is overrated in this country and students would be MUCH better served going from high school to a real work experience for a few years to grow up a bit before continuing their education.

All that said, if you want to quit school to stay on at WDW, more power to you. My girls are both VERY pleased with their decisions.

You make valid points and I agree with a lot of what you have to say; however, I am sort of in the inverse of your position. I got to my Junior year of my BA and decided to start working. Now, about 3 years later, I have a lot of experience in a specific field, but am having a hard time moving up, because of people with degrees taking the positions above me.

While a degree without experience is worth very little, experience without a degree will also only get you so far. So now its just a question of, which do you get first? experience or a degree?

For most students, a degree will be much easier to obtain directly out of high school. More scholarships are availble, there are less commitments getting in their way (family, etc), they have no substantial bills to pay (mortgage, car, etc), and parents may be available to help. This all being the case, for MOST (obviously not all) people, a degree will be easier to obtain earlier in life than later.

I am now having a hard time making room in my schedule (and finances) to return to school, and wish I would have just finished it when I started.

There certainly is not one blueprint to success, and I will be the first to acknowledge that everyone has to follow their own path. BUT I do firmly believe that finishing a degree asap is the wisest route to follow.

 

[CLAYINCT]

Hey Guys,

I havea question about the CP: does Disney offer health insurance for students on the CP or help you get health insurance? I won't be covered by my parents' helath insurance while on the program because I won't be considered a full time student. That means I have to find some other form of health coverage. Does Disney help out with that?

Kim

 

[Joanna71985]

Hey Guys,

I havea question about the CP: does Disney offer health insurance for students on the CP or help you get health insurance? I won't be covered by my parents' helath insurance while on the program because I won't be considered a full time student. That means I have to find some other form of health coverage. Does Disney help out with that?

Kim

CPs have to provide their own health insurance, unfortunately.

 

[Goofster18]

So my parents are looking into their insurance because technically I need to be in school full-time as well. 2 things my advisor suggested. If your insurance allows for an internship or such, make sure they know that you are doing an internship with the intent of returning to school after it is over. The other option is (here at UConn at least) she offered to write a letter to the insurance provider saying my grades were good, the college thought this is beneficial to my studies and that I am still in the system I wasn't just kicked out or something, and they are looking forward to welcoming me back when I return to college in the Spring. She has done this for other students and it has worked. Not sure if any of this would help or work but it's worth a try. i know a lot of insurance plans usually have some room for an internship or work experience type of thing. I still am trying to figure this out, it seems to be a problem for most students going in this program, this thing with insurance.
Have a Magical Day!!!
Goofster18

 

[Qube]

Hey Guys,

I havea question about the CP: does Disney offer health insurance for students on the CP or help you get health insurance? I won't be covered by my parents' helath insurance while on the program because I won't be considered a full time student. That means I have to find some other form of health coverage. Does Disney help out with that?

Kim

We're in the same boat (if I get accepted, that is). My parents' insurance policy cuts me off if I go two or more consecutive semesters without being a full-time student, including summer. If I get in I plan on taking some classes this summer to not lose my insurance.

 

[MickeyGurl]

Hey Everyone! I have a question about the CP: My mother is very protective of me ~even though i am almost 21~ and she wants to see if she can visit the "campus"... since its pretty much a college program. Will they let us come for a little tour? Is that possible?

~Ruthie

 

[korubo_krieger]

Soooo I just realized,and in all actuality it might be a stupid question but, where do we cash our checks?
Does anyone have a savings account down there?
Is there a nation-wide chain nearby?

 

[JonnyJ18]

Soooo I just realized,and in all actuality it might be a stupid question but, where do we cash our checks?
Does anyone have a savings account down there?
Is there a nation-wide chain nearby?

im not postive but im sure there are a couple national chains around but theres also direct deposit which is probably the best bet

 

[kmg148]

There aren't many banks around Disney, depending where you bank. Direct deposit is the best,

 

[msminnie2010]

When do they tell you what you're costume will be, and what type of shoes to wear? I'm trying o get my parents to stay longer so they can drive me to the mall to go get the shoes, I'm not a fan of Walmart shoes...

 

[Traveliz]

Soooo I just realized,and in all actuality it might be a stupid question but, where do we cash our checks?
Does anyone have a savings account down there?
Is there a nation-wide chain nearby?

You can use the Partners Credit Union which has several branches on and near Disney property - plus ATM machines there and at the apartment complexes. My daughter had checking and saving there and did direct deposit.

Liz

 

[AtYourService247]

What hotels are on Disneys property that housekeeping could work at? I wanna see where I might be working