College Program Questions Thread, Pt 3

[kmg148]

Hello!

I have interviewed (April 13th!) and am waiting to hear back with regards to the Fall 2009 program, but the biggest question I have is for anyone who has done the CP in the Fall:

I have put down a deposit for a room in a residence hall at my school (University at Buffalo) but I emailed the head of the residence halls at my school and they basically told me that even if I lived in the residence halls last semester, if I didn't live in my room with my roommate for the fall, I couldn't just move in with her for the spring. I totally understand this, but it just makes me sad.

So, my ultimate question is this:

For those who did the CP in the Fall and lived in the residence halls, what did you do for the Spring?

My only recommendation is to keep on top with your school what you owe. I decided a few weeks ago that it was probably early enough to start asking around to see if anyone wanted to be roommates, since all my old ones moved off campus. I find out that apparently the selection started the next day, and I still owed $500. My school ASSUMED I wasn't coming back on campus since most people who leave for a semester don't come back. They hadn't sent any forms to my house nor any e-mails about housing deposits.

Just make sure before you leave that you know any deadlines for any payments. It's different because I'm going back to a new school year, and you are in the same school year, but I'm sure it's been done before. Good luck!

 

[glendalais]

I have a question. Does anyone know the rent prices for the apartments. My potential roomie and I are wondering what the breakdown prices are for Patterson Court. Can somebody please help?!

According to the Money Organizer spreadsheet provided by College and International Program Operations, the weekly housing payment is as follows:

Vista Way

• One- and Two-Bedrooms: $87.00
• Three- and Four-Bedrooms: $77.00

Chatham Square

• One- and Two-Bedrooms: $92.00
• Three- and Four-Bedrooms: $82.00

Patterson Court

• One- and Two-Bedrooms: $93.00
• Three- and Four-Bedrooms: $83.00

The Commons

• One- and Two-Bedrooms: $99.00
• Three- and Four-Bedrooms: $87.00

Disney Professional Internship Housing

• One- and Two-Bedrooms: $133.00
• Three- and Four-Bedrooms: $125.00

I believe these prices should be accurate as of January, 2009, based off indications in the file itself (i.e. the "last revised" date). However, they may not be. Do check with College and International Programs upon checking in to ensure that you know the accurate price.

 

[lime]

I had a dream last night that I got a rejection email...I'm afraid to check my inbox!

ETA: Checked my email, and I'm rejection email-free. I don't like all this waiting!!

 

[jessicaromo273]

I had a dream last night that I got a rejection email...I'm afraid to check my inbox!

ETA: Checked my email, and I'm rejection email-free. I don't like all this waiting!!

lmao , dont worry. i got my response in 6 days! & i went crrrazzzy during those 6 days. dont worry you'll get ur lovely purple EMAIL soon! best of luck to you

 

[jessicaromo273]

I have a situation that I'm not sure how to handle, so maybe someone can help me.

Ok, so I was originally accepted to the Fall season. I really wanted Fall Advantage, so I called my recruiter and told her. A few days later she called back and told me she had pulled some strings and I was approved to be in the FA season. I still have the voice mail where she said that she had changed it on her end and all I had to do was log on and accept.

I took her word for it, and I have spent the last two weeks getting everything straightened out with my school and what not. Doing ALL of this knowing I have been accepted into the Fall Advantage Season.

So today was finally the day I was able Accept my invitation to the program. I get all the way through to the Participation Acknowledgement Form where it still says that I'm in the Fall season. :

I know the obvious thing to do is call my recruiter back, but she wasn't in the office today. But even when I do call her tomorrow, what am I to say? I don't want to come off as rude and say something like, "You said you did this, but you didn't." Also, what if she doesn't remember that she did this? Do you think I'm out of luck?

This sucks.
Hopefully this will be sorted out, because I've told EVERYONE that I'm leaving June 15th.

oh my goodness this sounds horrible. but im sure it was probably some sort of computer error. & when you call her just explain that you tried accepting ur invite and that you weren't able to because of the whole situation. leave voicemails. emails. ANYTHING! until you contact her directly. best of luck!

-jessica

 

[Goofster18]

AHHH DO SOMETHING NOW TO MAKE SURE IT DOESN'T CLOSE!!! I don't know if anything happens, I don't know if electronically it sees you didn't accept and just drops and picks up someone else, or what. Call her, leave a voicemail, an e-mail, and call the program number, just to make sure they know you want it but are having issues. Someone has got to be able to help you!!!
Best of luck!!!
Have a Magical Day!!!
Goofster18

 

[lrcavazos14283]

I have a situation that I'm not sure how to handle, so maybe someone can help me.

Ok, so I was originally accepted to the Fall season. I really wanted Fall Advantage, so I called my recruiter and told her. A few days later she called back and told me she had pulled some strings and I was approved to be in the FA season. I still have the voice mail where she said that she had changed it on her end and all I had to do was log on and accept.

I took her word for it, and I have spent the last two weeks getting everything straightened out with my school and what not. Doing ALL of this knowing I have been accepted into the Fall Advantage Season.

So today was finally the day I was able Accept my invitation to the program. I get all the way through to the Participation Acknowledgement Form where it still says that I'm in the Fall season. :

I know the obvious thing to do is call my recruiter back, but she wasn't in the office today. But even when I do call her tomorrow, what am I to say? I don't want to come off as rude and say something like, "You said you did this, but you didn't." Also, what if she doesn't remember that she did this? Do you think I'm out of luck?

This sucks.
Hopefully this will be sorted out, because I've told EVERYONE that I'm leaving June 15th.

That is so horrible. I am really sorry you are going through this, but keeptrying to get a hold of her because the time is ticking. Try everything possible. Even check with another recruiter and tell them the situation maybe they can be more help. Good Luck!!!!!!!!!

 

[Desa2006]

My interview lasted only 10 minutes. Is that bad? She told me that it would take 2 weeks for a response.

 

[lrcavazos14283]

My interview lasted only 10 minutes. Is that bad? She told me that it would take 2 weeks for a response.

No that is not bad. When did the phone interview she said that it would last only 10-15 min. When we were a litle over she said that she had two go and let me know the same thing that they told you. It only took 1 week and 2days to get my acceptance lettter. Good Luck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Aiden]

So I just noticed that there is a new role for the WDWCP: Concierge!

Idk how long ago it appeared, but it's there now! LoL.

Concierge
Responsibilities may include:

* Completing check in/check out process for concierge club-level guests by inputting and retrieving information from resort computer system;
* Proactively greeting guests, exhibiting the expected high level of Disney show quality, often times interacting with VIP's, celebrities, and executives;
* Creating individualized ticket packages;
* Being comfortable in a strong sales environment;
* Making reservations and handling any special requests from guests;
* Handling cash and other forms of payment, including foreign currencies exchange;
* Maintaining cleanliness of common guest living/dining areas within concierge club-level;
* Assisting with luggage and other deliveries to guest rooms;
* Working concierge buffet line which can include maintaining overall cleanliness of buffet area and replenishing food, washing dishes, serving alcohol, maintaining inventory of liquor, and partnering with culinary team to ensure food quantity;
* Partnering with property VIP tour guides.

Does anyone know anything else that they can add to this?

 

[Desa2006]

thanks. i was nervous because i hear most people say thiers took about 20 minutes.

 

[DisKate]

So I just noticed that there is a new role for the WDWCP: Concierge!

Idk how long ago it appeared, but it's there now! LoL.

Concierge
Responsibilities may include:

* Completing check in/check out process for concierge club-level guests by inputting and retrieving information from resort computer system;
* Proactively greeting guests, exhibiting the expected high level of Disney show quality, often times interacting with VIP's, celebrities, and executives;
* Creating individualized ticket packages;
* Being comfortable in a strong sales environment;
* Making reservations and handling any special requests from guests;
* Handling cash and other forms of payment, including foreign currencies exchange;
* Maintaining cleanliness of common guest living/dining areas within concierge club-level;
* Assisting with luggage and other deliveries to guest rooms;
* Working concierge buffet line which can include maintaining overall cleanliness of buffet area and replenishing food, washing dishes, serving alcohol, maintaining inventory of liquor, and partnering with culinary team to ensure food quantity;
* Partnering with property VIP tour guides.

Does anyone know anything else that they can add to this?

I don't know much about this either, but I applied for it when I did my application a little over a week ago. Anyone have any info on this role? Anyone been accepted for it?

 

[lime]

Desa:

Mine was only 15 minutes, the last few of which we spent chatting about St. Louis and The Hill neighborhood. So the actual CP content of my interview? Probably about 10 minutes too.

Good luck!!!! ºoº

 

[piratechick]

So I just noticed that there is a new role for the WDWCP: Concierge!

Idk how long ago it appeared, but it's there now! LoL.

Concierge
Responsibilities may include:

* Completing check in/check out process for concierge club-level guests by inputting and retrieving information from resort computer system;
* Proactively greeting guests, exhibiting the expected high level of Disney show quality, often times interacting with VIP's, celebrities, and executives;
* Creating individualized ticket packages;
* Being comfortable in a strong sales environment;
* Making reservations and handling any special requests from guests;
* Handling cash and other forms of payment, including foreign currencies exchange;
* Maintaining cleanliness of common guest living/dining areas within concierge club-level;
* Assisting with luggage and other deliveries to guest rooms;
* Working concierge buffet line which can include maintaining overall cleanliness of buffet area and replenishing food, washing dishes, serving alcohol, maintaining inventory of liquor, and partnering with culinary team to ensure food quantity;
* Partnering with property VIP tour guides.

Does anyone know anything else that they can add to this?

That's new! I didn't see that on my role checklist, if I did, I would have immediately check it off. I would have love to get that role and be able to work with the celebrities and VIPs. Maybe they added that at last minute because all the roles are filled up but they still have tons of people applying. That is neat how they are making more roles available because I know Concierge was only available to PTs and FTs.

 

[jessicaromo273]

thanks. i was nervous because i hear most people say thiers took about 20 minutes.

NO! Don't worry about it. Mine took only 10 minutes and she didn't even sound overjoyed until I started asking questions.. lol. Then she got friendly. (thank goodness) I thought it was a total failure. guess not!

dont worry bout it. i got accepted 6 days after my interveiw! good luck!
and dont let the waiting period overcome you.

 

[Weathaman]

oh my goodness this sounds horrible. but im sure it was probably some sort of computer error. & when you call her just explain that you tried accepting ur invite and that you weren't able to because of the whole situation. leave voicemails. emails. ANYTHING! until you contact her directly. best of luck!

-jessica

AHHH DO SOMETHING NOW TO MAKE SURE IT DOESN'T CLOSE!!! I don't know if anything happens, I don't know if electronically it sees you didn't accept and just drops and picks up someone else, or what. Call her, leave a voicemail, an e-mail, and call the program number, just to make sure they know you want it but are having issues. Someone has got to be able to help you!!!
Best of luck!!!
Have a Magical Day!!!
Goofster18

That is so horrible. I am really sorry you are going through this, but keeptrying to get a hold of her because the time is ticking. Try everything possible. Even check with another recruiter and tell them the situation maybe they can be more help. Good Luck!!!!!!!!!

Y'all are the best, thanks for the support!

So I emailed my recruiter last night and I called her this morning. There was no email reply and and I kept getting voicemail when I called. I was freaking out to say the least.

Anyways, I finally got a call back about an hour ago. Expecting the worst, I explained my situation to her. At first she didn't remember me , but then she asked what my Role was and it somehow sparked her memory and she remembered doing this for me. I never really got a clear answer as to what happened, but all that matters is that she changed my season to FA while she was on the phone with me! It's officially official, I have accepted my invitation to Fall Advantage!

 

[everafter1]

So I just noticed that there is a new role for the WDWCP: Concierge!

Idk how long ago it appeared, but it's there now! LoL.

Concierge
Responsibilities may include:

* Completing check in/check out process for concierge club-level guests by inputting and retrieving information from resort computer system;
* Proactively greeting guests, exhibiting the expected high level of Disney show quality, often times interacting with VIP's, celebrities, and executives;
* Creating individualized ticket packages;
* Being comfortable in a strong sales environment;
* Making reservations and handling any special requests from guests;
* Handling cash and other forms of payment, including foreign currencies exchange;
* Maintaining cleanliness of common guest living/dining areas within concierge club-level;
* Assisting with luggage and other deliveries to guest rooms;
* Working concierge buffet line which can include maintaining overall cleanliness of buffet area and replenishing food, washing dishes, serving alcohol, maintaining inventory of liquor, and partnering with culinary team to ensure food quantity;
* Partnering with property VIP tour guides.

Does anyone know anything else that they can add to this?

From what I know, this is a pretty new role. I think they had very few openings to begin with, so it seems like they were offering it to people accepted for hospitality first, but I don't know...

 

[Goofster18]

Weathaman CONGRATS!!!!! I'm glad it all got sorted out, i can imagine how stressful that is, what with already having waited, being so sure, then panic. I'm glad it was figured out, those Disney CMs are so helpful!!! Concierge sounds cool, but I think i would be totally stressed out all the time, so many things happening and important jobs, money, greeting, working, GAH!!!! But it's cool that they are opening jobs for people and that the program is so popular they are actually doing things to get people there any way. YAY Disney!!!
Have a Magical Day!!!
Goofster18

 

[alindaloo]

Weathaman CONGRATS!!!!! I'm glad it all got sorted out, i can imagine how stressful that is, what with already having waited, being so sure, then panic. I'm glad it was figured out, those Disney CMs are so helpful!!! Concierge sounds cool, but I think i would be totally stressed out all the time, so many things happening and important jobs, money, greeting, working, GAH!!!! But it's cool that they are opening jobs for people and that the program is so popular they are actually doing things to get people there any way. YAY Disney!!!
Have a Magical Day!!!
Goofster18

So, Goofster...do you consume alot of caffiene and sugar throughout the day. Or, is this energy all from your Disney high?

 

[Joanna71985]

Y'all are the best, thanks for the support!

So I emailed my recruiter last night and I called her this morning. There was no email reply and and I kept getting voicemail when I called. I was freaking out to say the least.

Anyways, I finally got a call back about an hour ago. Expecting the worst, I explained my situation to her. At first she didn't remember me , but then she asked what my Role was and it somehow sparked her memory and she remembered doing this for me. I never really got a clear answer as to what happened, but all that matters is that she changed my season to FA while she was on the phone with me! It's officially official, I have accepted my invitation to Fall Advantage!

Congrats! Glad it all worked out.