College Program Questions Thread, Pt 3

[BookLover23]

I was just wondering, when your at the park I know they don't like you to eat in while you're on stage so do they have a cafeteria area back stage for you to go to eat lunch? And if they do, do they sell food there, or do you have to bring your own food? Thanks in advance!

 

[Berlioz70]

Each park has a backstage cafeteria and other dining options. A vast majority of the food is provided by a third party group, Armark. I think the food is well priced and good, but it depends on your comparison. It's comparable in price to other big business cafeterias, but if you're coming from school it may seem expensive.

Many of the backstage areas also have Subway - but they do not offer the $5 subs

 

[BookLover23]

Awesome! Thanks so much! But very sad about the $5 subs.... i love those.

 

[kmg148]

I've asked about wearing boots to work before, but I just thought...would it be okay to wear short boots to traditions and the classes? The heel is not very tall, and the boots go up to just above the ankle.

You can wear those, I would just let your pants fall over them.

I made the mistake of wearing peep toe slingbacks. I was wearing black socks so it all blended and I figured since there was only a small opening in the front they would be okay. I was wrong; they called me out on them. I was still allowed in traditions, but just keep this in mind! Slingbacks and peep toes on their own are okay, just not a combination of both!

 

[kmg148]

I read that too, but I'm surprised they would say a quarter, because that seems really big to me! I'll probably end up playing it safe and wear small studs to work and danglys on my own time.

I know this doesn't make sense, but my locations said up to quarter size for stud/post earrings and a dime for hoops.

 

[BookLover23]

Why is it that I always think of questions right after I've posted one already? grrrr. Ok, this is the last one for today, I promise.
I know that you have to pay for the textbooks and the housing so after they take that out of your pay check, how much money do you have a week for, let's say, working at attractions? I'm just looking at how much I'll be able to spend on the discounted goodies at the parks and still feed myself!

 

[Toffy]

Why is it that I always think of questions right after I've posted one already? grrrr. Ok, this is the last one for today, I promise.
I know that you have to pay for the textbooks and the housing so after they take that out of your pay check, how much money do you have a week for, let's say, working at attractions? I'm just looking at how much I'll be able to spend on the discounted goodies at the parks and still feed myself!

Brenna's blog post on the financial situation: http://brennailya.livejournal.com/24403.html

 

[BookLover23]

Thanks!!!

 

[klmcken]

i feel like the one role i know the least about is recreation.
does anyone have any input on the role from past experience?

 

[r1009t]

Hi has anyone every worked in costuming? What were your experiances? Would you reccomend it?

 

[epcotster]

i feel like the one role i know the least about is recreation.
does anyone have any input on the role from past experience?

Recreation is great. Laid back, fun, not a lot of pressure. Most recreation is at resorts, some at Wide World of Sports, or on Bay Lake/Seven Seas Lagoon. Depending on where you are at, you get GREAT hours. Management is also laid back.

 

[ipodluvr287]

Do you get free wifi in the apartments or do you need a router?

 

[kmg148]

Do you get free wifi in the apartments or do you need a router?

No. You need to purchase a router.

However, if you have ethernet cables it can hold up to 4 of them, this is what I had to do.

 

[AliSW]

Ok so I'm not sure about a major yet but the most likely one is Education. Which has nothing to do with the college program obviously, I was wondering if it would still look good even if you don't do anything similar to teaching?
Also I'm kind of shy and I don't know if that matters much or not?
Now I'm just nervous about doing this because I'm afraid I'll be overwhelmed working so much or I won't like my roommates (I had a bad experience my freshman year haha)

 

[Scully12]

Ok so I'm not sure about a major yet but the most likely one is Education. Which has nothing to do with the college program obviously, I was wondering if it would still look good even if you don't do anything similar to teaching?
Also I'm kind of shy and I don't know if that matters much or not?
Now I'm just nervous about doing this because I'm afraid I'll be overwhelmed working so much or I won't like my roommates (I had a bad experience my freshman year haha)

Working for Disney looks good no matter what your major is. Whenever i memtion ive worked at Disney people are impressed and curious. It's a great thing for a starter resume. Its easy to work it into your area of interest. For example i worked attractions into having great people/customer service skills, and being able to work well in team situations among other things. What ever you want to do in life you can make Disney work for you!

 

[ltwentyone]

I;ve never really considered recreation before. What exactly does a recreation CP do?

 

[kmg148]

Ok so I'm not sure about a major yet but the most likely one is Education. Which has nothing to do with the college program obviously, I was wondering if it would still look good even if you don't do anything similar to teaching?
Also I'm kind of shy and I don't know if that matters much or not?
Now I'm just nervous about doing this because I'm afraid I'll be overwhelmed working so much or I won't like my roommates (I had a bad experience my freshman year haha)

Try not to worry about the roommate situation. The best way to help you feel better is to do what you can about the situation. Try and find people on Facebook that you get along with really well and if possible meet up before you get down to WDW. If you can find at least one friend, it is a lot better!

 

[Pure_Imagination]

Is Disney concerned about female hairstyles as far as bangs and layers go? I was reading all through the Disney Look guidelines, and all I gathered for girls is that as long as your hair is not falling in your face and isn't some crazy weird style, you're okay. But I just wanted to be sure before I go out and get a haircut. I was thinking of side swept bangs, but I can pin them back at work. I know I might sound a little paranoid, but I just want to make sure!!

 

[kmg148]

Is Disney concerned about female hairstyles as far as bangs and layers go? I was reading all through the Disney Look guidelines, and all I gathered for girls is that as long as your hair is not falling in your face and isn't some crazy weird style, you're okay. But I just wanted to be sure before I go out and get a haircut. I was thinking of side swept bangs, but I can pin them back at work. I know I might sound a little paranoid, but I just want to make sure!!

I had bangs when I went down and passed Disney look. I also had layers. When my hair grew out I had side bangs. Neither was a problem. (My bangs were on the longer side too)

 

[Joanna71985]

Ok so I'm not sure about a major yet but the most likely one is Education. Which has nothing to do with the college program obviously, I was wondering if it would still look good even if you don't do anything similar to teaching?
Also I'm kind of shy and I don't know if that matters much or not?
Now I'm just nervous about doing this because I'm afraid I'll be overwhelmed working so much or I won't like my roommates (I had a bad experience my freshman year haha)

I'm the same way. None of my CPs related to my major (including my current role). I think even if it doesn't relate, the fact you worked at Disney (and the experience) will look good on a resume.

Also, I was extremely shy my first CP. But I've been able to overcome it (to the point where I'm now working on a very guest-interactive attraction, complete with speiling). Everyone is different, but even if the roomates don't work out there are always people online (like the DIS, or on Facebook) that you can be friends with (I know that helped me on one of my CPs).