CP 201_: a thread for college program hopefuls who have to wait a few years.

[ipodluvr287]

r1009t, I've not yet done the CP but I'm planning to in fall of my junior year. Speaking as a freshman myself, I'd say wait and hold off til another year. Freshman year is your chance to start really getting to know your school -- I think taking a semester off for Disney would throw that off. I'm fortunate enough to be considered a sophomore now, I'm a semester ahead, which is why I'm choosing to do my CP in my junior year. I'll have four full semesters under my belt, and I think that's enough time to determine my major and make sure I have all my important classes out of the way or planned.

I think that's your best bet... I know it's so hard waiting but just think, if you finished the CP in your freshmen year, you wouldn't have anything else to look forward for the rest of college ;D

I totally agree with you. I was going to suggest junior year for her also. I will probably do it my sophomore year though.

 

[r1009t]

Thanks everyone that makes sense and it's all helpful. I think one of the first things I'll do when I actually get to college is talk to the counselor about it, which will help me figure everything out.

 

[Ajaz]

Thanks everyone that makes sense and it's all helpful. I think one of the first things I'll do when I actually get to college is talk to the counselor about it, which help me figure everything out.

I'm going to my freshman initiation camp in a few months, and I really want to inquire about how exactly the program works with my school.

 

[ipodluvr287]

Thanks everyone that makes sense and it's all helpful. I think one of the first things I'll do when I actually get to college is talk to the counselor about it, which help me figure everything out.

That's a good idea

 

[ipodluvr287]

Has anyone read anything about the web-based inteview? I want to know what its like and what kind of questions it asks.

 

[mollay]

I've been wondering the same thing about the WBI. That's what I'm most nervous about, to be honest.

The only thing I've been able to figure out is that you should answer them very strongly (either 'strongly agree' or 'strongly disagree', rather than 'neutral') and when you're answering, to imagine how you would feel/respond if working at Disney rather than with a group of friends.

Also I think some questions are timed, which terrifies me too!

 

[r1009t]

Has anyone read anything about the web-based inteview? I want to know what its like and what kind of questions it asks.

There's a new thread on it and there was one for the 2010 Fall group. It talked more about specifics there, hope that helps

 

[wdwislife]

i've looked at the application on the website before--and yes people say that you should express strong opinions on the WBI and try to not be neutral on any questions.

Also, how many people here have thought about doing professional internships?
i think i want to do a regular CP during my sophomore year of college, then do a PI right after I graduate.
The PI job opportunities sound so cool and prestigious!

 

[r1009t]

Also, how many people here have thought about doing professional internships?
i think i want to do a regular CP during my sophomore year of college, then do a PI right after I graduate.
The PI job opportunities sound so cool and prestigious!

Um, me!!!! Another kind of random thing... I'd love to work for disney's broadway division. That really would be my ultimate career goal. Except I can't find to much on it and such.

 

[ipodluvr287]

i've looked at the application on the website before--and yes people say that you should express strong opinions on the WBI and try to not be neutral on any questions.

Also, how many people here have thought about doing professional internships?
i think i want to do a regular CP during my sophomore year of college, then do a PI right after I graduate.
The PI job opportunities sound so cool and prestigious!

That is exactly what I plan on doing. I want to do FA of my sophomore year and do the Fall CP after I graduate and then go straight into a PI once my CP is over, so I wouldn't have to move.

 

[ipodluvr287]

Um, me!!!! Another kind of random thing... I'd love to work for disney's broadway division. That really would be my ultimate career goal. Except I can't find to much on it and such.

Broadway would be fun. I love to sing and dance, but I have no acting experience what so ever. The reason you can't find anything on it is because things like that are only given out to talent agents, so that they can sign their client up for the auditions. They want to have legit actors/singers/dancers audition for those things. Can you imagine if they had lots of random people from all over the country trying to audition for those? It would be like American Idol auditons.

 

[bellaDisneydncr]

Broadway would be fun. I love to sing and dance, but I have no acting experience what so ever. The reason you can't find anything on it is because things like that are only given out to talent agents, so that they can sign their client up for the auditions. They want to have legit actors/singers/dancers audition for those things. Can you imagine if they had lots of random people from all over the country trying to audition for those? It would be like American Idol auditons.

Disney Broadway would be super fun. On the Disney on Broadway website, there is actually a section for auditions. There really isn't too much on there very often, but I have seen a few things. And they probably publish auditions in Backstage (a publication for auditions and theaters and things like that.). But yeah it's definitely more competitive than the parks lol

 

[r1009t]

Sorry didn't make that clear... I meant working in a behind the scenes way like casting, production, or publicity. Something along those lines.

 

[ipodluvr287]

Sorry didn't make that clear... I meant working in a behind the scenes way like casting, production, or publicity. Something along those lines.

Oh. Hahaha. I thought you meant in the play. It would be cool to work in one of those positions though, but I don't think I'd like NYC that much. I much prefer a mild winter and palm trees and beaches.

 

[r1009t]

Oh. Hahaha. I thought you meant in the play. It would be cool to work in one of those positions though, but I don't think I'd like NYC that much. I much prefer a mild winter and palm trees and beaches.

I love the east coast and the winters, I think having it feel like summer all the time in Florida would be a little odd... But I'd probably feel really wierd about the cold if I got used to the florida temperatures

 

[ipodluvr287]

I love the east coast and the winters, I think having it feel like summer all the time in Florida would be a little odd... But I'd probably feel really wierd about the cold if I got used to the florida temperatures

I HATE the cold. My favorite season is summer and I love going outside and it being all sunny and pretty even though it may be blazing hot. That is perfect weather for the pool and beach. Do you live in the north? I live in the south, so winters here would probably seem mild to you. Ha.

 

[Ajaz]

I HATE the cold. My favorite season is summer and I love going outside and it being all sunny and pretty even though it may be blazing hot. That is perfect weather for the pool and beach. Do you live in the north? I live in the south, so winters here would probably seem mild to you. Ha.

MEEEE TOO. I can't stand weather below, like, 60 degrees. Hahaha. I'd prefer standing in 110 degree heat any day over freezing snowy weather. It's a good thing I'm in Texas.

 

[Joanna71985]

Yeah, I hate the cold too. It's one reason why I'm moving to FL

 

[ipodluvr287]

MEEEE TOO. I can't stand weather below, like, 60 degrees. Hahaha. I'd prefer standing in 110 degree heat any day over freezing snowy weather. It's a good thing I'm in Texas.

Yeah, I hate the cold too. It's one reason why I'm moving to FL

I totally agree.

 

[aftertoday]

Um, me!!!! Another kind of random thing... I'd love to work for disney's broadway division. That really would be my ultimate career goal. Except I can't find to much on it and such.

If you go to the disneycareers.com site and look up jobs in New York, there's currently a posting for interns for Disney Theatricals in areas of publicity, guest service, casting, marketing, etc. It'll teach you a little more about the company. I've applied and I'm dying to get one. It's my dream job.