College Program Questions Thread, Pt 3

[chexie]

how does disney's college classes they offer work..do any of them count towards like staying on your parents insurance?

 

[SportsChick]

Generally you need to be enrolled at an accrediated college/university for insurance purposes.

Some schools do accept the Disney classes, but not all do (mine does not). I'm taking online classes so I can still receive my financial aid (I'm old, I don't need to worry about being on my parent's insurance. Heck, it's been over 10 years since I was on their insurance).

If your school doesn't accept the Disney classes, there are other options if you have to take a certain number of credits

 

[chexie]

i'm at a community college right now in texas i haven't talked to my advisors yet about disney college program counting or not yet i was gonna wait until the fall to ask them.
i'm worried about out of state tuition it's very expensive even for community college classes for out of state students to pay.
i hope my college has something offered about the disney program since it is one of the stops for disney when it comes to the presentation

 

[SportsChick]

Disney recruits at my school as well, but they still don't accept the Disney courses. You need to check with an advisor. The syllabus for each course is available on the DCP website

 

[meganDCP2010]

Is it true that you can only pick one roommate? I'm planning on living in Chatham with 3 rooms, and I already found all of my roommates.

 

[ZeroToHero]

Is it true that you can only pick one roommate? I'm planning on living in Chatham with 3 rooms, and I already found all of my roommates.

You can only pick one roommate and select them through the Disney website. The rest is not guaranteed. You have to show up there early on check in day and hope that they can accommodate your request.

 

[DefinitelyDisney]

I'm a CP hopeful for 2011 and I was wondering if any CP veterans have gotten anywhere in the communications field (Disney Channel, Radio Disney, ABC, etc.) after doing the program or PI's?

Like all of us, I have big dreams. I really want to work writing scripts for Disney Channel shows or being a DJ for Radio Disney and I think (well, at least I hope) the college program will be a great first step in reaching my dream

 

[Itinkso]

I gave my DD a Subway sandwich gift card to use while she's there for her CP. The cast member Subway does not accept the gift card. Is there a Subway close to the Vista Way apartments?

 

[Berlioz70]

Yes - it's next to the Publix. A short drive, or she can just take the Publix bus.

 

[Itinkso]

Yes - it's next to the Publix. A short drive, or she can just take the Publix bus.

Thanks for your quick reply! She'll have to take the bus; her car is here at home as it was too far to drive in such a short amount of time. And, if you are still hunting for characters, she is performing as a fur character in the mouse range!

 

[mstinson14]

Hi I wont be graduating high school until 2014 but I want to do the disney college program. I have a few questions. What kind of college do you have to be in? : Does FSU have any classes for travel agent wannabes?

 

[WDW_lover_in_SC]

Hi I wont be graduating high school until 2014 but I want to do the disney college program. I have a few questions. What kind of college do you have to be in? : Does FSU have any classes for travel agent wannabes?

Not sure about the last question. But you just have to be enrolled in a University. If you go to school full time you'll be eligible to sign up.

 

[SportsChick]

Hi I wont be graduating high school until 2014 but I want to do the disney college program. I have a few questions. What kind of college do you have to be in? : Does FSU have any classes for travel agent wannabes?

Honestly, travel agents are not something you see very much anymore due to the slashing of commissions from various parts of travel. Most who are still around specialize in cruises, disney or corporate travel.

I'd look for a program in Hospitality Management - it covers travel as well as all other parts of hospitality. I'm at FAU and it's a business degree here, each state school handles it a different way. As much as I've hated some of the classes required, I'm glad that I'll have a BBA when I'm done with school.

 

[ltwentyone]

Just a quick question. Not sure if it can be answered, but I'll give it a try.

I have a group lined up (four of us total) who want to room together in a Patterson 2 bedroom when we arrive on Aug 9th. What are the chances of us being able to get that? I know everyone just says the traditional "nothing is guarenteed" line, but are the chances of that very good? We've been talking a lot, and I think we'd all be a bit disappointed if we get there and find out we cant have that.

 

[Disney_Lover06]

Just a quick question. Not sure if it can be answered, but I'll give it a try.

I have a group lined up (four of us total) who want to room together in a Patterson 2 bedroom when we arrive on Aug 9th. What are the chances of us being able to get that? I know everyone just says the traditional "nothing is guarenteed" line, but are the chances of that very good? We've been talking a lot, and I think we'd all be a bit disappointed if we get there and find out we cant have that.

It all depends as far as I know. There's no exact number. Just be there early and I think you'll be fine. Since August 9th is the first regular fall date I think you have a pretty good chance of getting what you want.

 

[Praise2Him]

I have a group lined up (four of us total) who want to room together in a Patterson 2 bedroom when we arrive on Aug 9th. What are the chances of us being able to get that? I know everyone just says the traditional "nothing is guarenteed" line, but are the chances of that very good? We've been talking a lot, and I think we'd all be a bit disappointed if we get there and find out we cant have that.

I agree - get there early and you "should" be fine. My DD had a group of 8 girls wanting a 4 bedroom and they got it with no problem. They did check in on the first day in January and got to Vista before 8 a.m.

 

[ltwentyone]

Great thanks. And I suppose if worst comes to worst, we can always still get a 3 bedroom instead or try for Chatham.

 

[meganDCP2010]

Does anyone know if we have to wear professional clothing when we go to classes at Disney U? Or do we only have to wear professional clothing to Traditions?

 

[WDW_lover_in_SC]

Does anyone know if we have to wear professional clothing when we go to classes at Disney U? Or do we only have to wear professional clothing to Traditions?

I think I read once that you have too when you go to class as well.

 

[Disney_Lover06]

Does anyone know if we have to wear professional clothing when we go to classes at Disney U? Or do we only have to wear professional clothing to Traditions?

Yep, you have to wear professional clothing to class as well.