College Program Questions Thread, Pt 3

[Schmoopsie Poo!]

Hi! I'm a junior in high school just thinking (more like dreaming, actually) about the DCP. I was wondering which majors have the hardest time getting in. Which ones have the easiest?

I'm thinking about a Communications major... What is the general consensus for this? Is it extremely competitive?

Thanks!

 

[*idreamofdisney*]

Hi! I'm a junior in high school just thinking (more like dreaming, actually) about the DCP. I was wondering which majors have the hardest time getting in. Which ones have the easiest?

I'm thinking about a Communications major... What is the general consensus for this? Is it extremely competitive?

Thanks!

Any major can do the college program, I don't really think they have a preference to one major or the other. The program is a paid internship, and you select which roles you would like to do within the program. You can take classes through the program that may help you in your major, but those classes aren't required, although if you can find one your college may give you credits. for example if you do in fact do communications, they have a class on corporate communications which you may like. but for the program itself it doesnt rele matter what your major is. the more you're willing to do, the more attractive you look to them!

 

[psherman42]

How excited are you?? What is your role? How long are you staying for?

I know haha I'm applying the second I can and doing the e-presentation because I've already seen two campus ones! I can't wait!

I'm so excited! And I'm QSFB and will be there from August 22nd-January 6th.

That's what I did when I applied for spring! Good luck!!!

 

[aquarhapsody]

Hi! I'm Lindsey, and I'm going to be a College freshman soon.
I have a few questions about the DCP, so here goes.

1) I am going to a really small, private college. Can you get in the program from any college, or does it matter where you go?

2) Is it possible to go without driving your car everywhere, mainly to save money from gas prices? What I mean to say is, is the housing close to the park?

3) Finally, when do I apply if I want to pariticipate in the Fall season?

Sorry for the questions. I searched the site around, and did find some interesting facts, I just wanted more insight into the program.

This thread is incredibly helpful, guys!

 

[Joanna71985]

Hi! I'm Lindsey, and I'm going to be a College freshman soon.
I have a few questions about the DCP, so here goes.

1) I am going to a really small, private college. Can you get in the program from any college, or does it matter where you go?

2) Is it possible to go without driving your car everywhere, mainly to save money from gas prices? What I mean to say is, is the housing close to the park?

3) Finally, when do I apply if I want to pariticipate in the Fall season?

Sorry for the questions. I searched the site around, and did find some interesting facts, I just wanted more insight into the program.

This thread is incredibly helpful, guys!

1. it doesn't matter what school you go to

2. yes it is. I survived all 6 of my CPs without a car

3. applications for fall go up late Jan

 

[aquarhapsody]

1. it doesn't matter what school you go to

2. yes it is. I survived all 6 of my CPs without a car

3. applications for fall go up late Jan

Thanks.
Especially for the car info. My mother and I were debating whether or not I would need one. Couldn't hurt to keep from paying gas prices.

 

[laxplaya1346]

Do CPs get a discount on D23 memberships?

 

[*idreamofdisney*]

did any of you guys that have done the CP before find that it was difficult to make friends? when I go down for the program i won't be going with any of my friends and i'm worried that i wont be able to make friends easily. and all the events are so much for fun when you have people to go with!

 

[Berlioz70]

I met my immediate roommate through the internet beforehand, so that helped. Most of my friends I met during my location training. Beyond my roommates and the people I worked with, I didn't really have much time to go out searching for more friends.

 

[limocart]

I have always loved going to WDW, but i have always wondered...does working there make it any less fun to be there?

 

[*idreamofdisney*]

I have always loved going to WDW, but i have always wondered...does working there make it any less fun to be there?

I've always wondered about this too!

 

[Joanna71985]

I have always loved going to WDW, but i have always wondered...does working there make it any less fun to be there?

Nope. For me, not at all (in fact, I'm still here at Disney).

 

[*idreamofdisney*]

Nope. For me, not at all (in fact, I'm still here at Disney).

You seem to be a Mouse expert! What did you like most about the College program? I'm reapplying for the Spring program - any advice for the web interview? i'm so nervous about it!

 

[Joanna71985]

You seem to be a Mouse expert! What did you like most about the College program? I'm reapplying for the Spring program - any advice for the web interview? i'm so nervous about it!

For me, I enjoyed the CP because I loved the work aspect of it (my first CP was my first real job), meeting new people, being able to go into the parks. The CP changed my life, and helped me figure out what I wanted to do with my life

 

[*idreamofdisney*]

For me, I enjoyed the CP because I loved the work aspect of it (my first CP was my first real job), meeting new people, being able to go into the parks. The CP changed my life, and helped me figure out what I wanted to do with my life

That's what I'm hoping for. I've wanted to work for Disney for as long as I can remember, and I hope the doing the CP will be a starting point for a future career. I also major in Tourism and Hospitality in school, so I'm hoping that helps as well. What was your favorite job to do at Disney? Do you work there full time now?

 

[Joanna71985]

That's what I'm hoping for. I've wanted to work for Disney for as long as I can remember, and I hope the doing the CP will be a starting point for a future career. I also major in Tourism and Hospitality in school, so I'm hoping that helps as well. What was your favorite job to do at Disney? Do you work there full time now?

Out of the roles I've had, my favorite have been character attendant and attractions. They also are the 2 that I still work in. I am fulltime in attractions (I work at GMR and MuppetVision), and am seasonal in character attendant (picking up shifts on my days off).

 

[*idreamofdisney*]

Out of the roles I've had, my favorite have been character attendant and attractions. They also are the 2 that I still work in. I am fulltime in attractions (I work at GMR and MuppetVision), and am seasonal in character attendant (picking up shifts on my days off).

OMG, how is the GMR? I've dreamed of working on that ride for yearsss! My first choice is to be a character performer, but if I get attractions that is BY FAR my first choice. Do they ever ask you as far as attractions is concerned which ride you want to work? Or do you not really have a choice?

 

[Joanna71985]

OMG, how is the GMR? I've dreamed of working on that ride for yearsss! My first choice is to be a character performer, but if I get attractions that is BY FAR my first choice. Do they ever ask you as far as attractions is concerned which ride you want to work? Or do you not really have a choice?

GMR is so much fun! I absolutely love it here. As for asking, you can make a request (and they will take it into consideration).

 

[*idreamofdisney*]

GMR is so much fun! I absolutely love it here. As for asking, you can make a request (and they will take it into consideration).

It looks like it would be a lot of fun! I'm a performer so I like that I could use my performing in that attraction.

 

[mm522]

I'm sure this has been asked somewhere but I don't have the time to look through 235 pages but what sort of admission or free tickets do people on the college program get for other people? I know for themselves they get in unlimited correct? What about other people?