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

[wdwislife]

Hello to everyone~ I'm Nick, not new to Disney boards, but new to here, and anxiously waiting for Fall 2013. I've been planning on doing the CP for a few years now, but have been trying to put off the planning and such for as long as I could. But with college finding and my last year of high school upon me, I think I can give myself something to look forward to through the craziness. (Luckily I don't start till the 30th, so I have a few days left of vacation at least.) I read through the whole thread, and I have to say, there is a lot that I didn't know. I hope everyone's ending their summer on a positive note!

Welcome Nick!

 

[MissSmig]

@wdwislife, ipodluvr287: Thanks!

Just a question, what are you guys thinking about going for when you apply? I'm curious as to what most people want to get.

 

[beautyandthesea]

i'm in for fall '13 too! wooo!

 

[ishbit92]

Hello all, I'm Kelsey!

I want to do Disneyland CP either fall 2011 or spring 2012. Is there any other DL CP hopefuls for these times? I feel like I'm the only one

I also eventually want to do the WDW CP, but I don't know when.

Right now I'm a freshman in college. So I have to wait about a year to a year and a half, which still feels to long

 

[shelbs]

Hello to everyone~ I'm Nick, not new to Disney boards, but new to here, and anxiously waiting for Fall 2013. I've been planning on doing the CP for a few years now, but have been trying to put off the planning and such for as long as I could. But with college finding and my last year of high school upon me, I think I can give myself something to look forward to through the craziness. (Luckily I don't start till the 30th, so I have a few days left of vacation at least.) I read through the whole thread, and I have to say, there is a lot that I didn't know. I hope everyone's ending their summer on a positive note!

wlecome nick!!!!!

 

[r1009t]

How's everyones school year going so far?

 

[wdwislife]

Just a question, what are you guys thinking about going for when you apply? I'm curious as to what most people want to get.

The roles I'm interested in as of now (i've got a few years to go) are:

• Entertainment
• Attractions
• Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique FGIT
• Photopass Photographer

They're all pretty competitive, so we'll see..

How's everyones school year going so far?

I've actually only had two days of school so far! Yay for New York and it's late school starting date!
I really like all my teachers and classes so far, so that's good!

 

[Ajaz]

How's everyones school year going so far?

So far, it's pretty good! College is awesome/overwhelming/incredibly fun/stressful. I've got a ton of work, but it doesn't seem too difficult... yet. It really is fun though. I've made a ton of new friends, and I'm loving all the spontaneous activities that happen here.

The other night, my roommates and I got back from a football game at like one in the morning, and turned on Disney Channel, and that old movie Alley Cats Strike was on! It was so exciting. We were exhausted, but stayed up to watch it anyway. Thankfully, my roommates are Disney freaks like me. Which is good, since I've got my Toy Story 3 poster hanging on the wall.

So it totally just hit me today that I am officially eligible to apply for the WDWCP. I'm not applying this semester, though. I want to spend an entire year on campus before leaving. And as sad as it is, I mayyyy want to push back my Disney dreams just a little bit. Like a year or so. I know it's only three weeks into the school year, but I honestly can't imagine leaving this place any time soon. I love it here. And I REALLY don't think I will be able to leave during football season. Which rules out Fall/Fall Advantage, unless I do a program after I graduate. So instead of Fall Adv. 2011, I'm aiming for Spring Adv. 2012 or 2013. So yeah... that's where I'm at now. I still love Disney, and want to do the program, just not as soon as I originally thought.

 

[tinkerbelle22]

So far, it's pretty good! College is awesome/overwhelming/incredibly fun/stressful.

ITA with this
I commute to college this semester, but I'm still feeling all of the above emotions! And yeah, it also hit me that I'm eligible now too! Such a crazy amazing feeling. I'm hoping to do the Spring 2012 CP.

And as for roles I'm interested in (in order):
-Attractions
-Hospitality (front desk, preferably)
-Concierge
-Merchandise
-Vacation Planner

 

[theatregrl04]

My school year is going pretty well so far. Although I'm already super stressed. I have been back at school for about a month though, so I guess it’s not that bad. I am stage managing my 1st musical this semester, so my life is totally crazy. I thought by my junior year of college I would have everything figured out, but the only thing I have really figured out is that there are never enough hours in a day. But overall things are good!

I am planning on going for:
Entertainment
Attractions (Hopefully Great Movie Ride)
Character Attendant

And Possibly
Photopass
Merchandise

I am also super interested in the professional internship in Entertainment Stage Technician. Or possibly Entertainment - Management/Disney Event Group or
Entertainment - Production/Disney Event Group. Does anyone know if these have CP requirements first??

Or Can I apply for both a PI and CP and see what happens?

So excited for Fall 2010! It will be here before I know it!

Hope everyone is having a great day!

 

[kelseypink15]

Welcome!

If you do Fall Advantage, it covers the summer months, but there is no program that is just for Summer (June, July, August).

Sorry this is such a late reply! But thank you for the info! I really appreciate it
I would probably end up doing the Fall Advantage in 2012..I guess we'll see! I have to get into college first (applying to Notre Dame, Clemson, American, Tulane, and Saint Mary's). Any past/ current CP peeps that went to any of those schools? Let me know!

 

[r1009t]

Sorry this is such a late reply! But thank you for the info! I really appreciate it
I would probably end up doing the Fall Advantage in 2012..I guess we'll see! I have to get into college first (applying to Notre Dame, Clemson, American, Tulane, and Saint Mary's). Any past/ current CP peeps that went to any of those schools? Let me know!

I'm probably going to be doing Fall Advantage 2012 too! Are you a high school senior? I am, and this application process is a little nutty. And we haven't even started the scholarship stuff yet

 

[kelseypink15]

I'm probably going to be doing Fall Advantage 2012 too! Are you a high school senior? I am, and this application process is a little nutty. And we haven't even started the scholarship stuff yet

Yay for FA 2012!
I am a senior too! I was just working on my college apps today, actually...I just want it to be over with! It's so stressful and there are so many things I have to remember to get done! Good luck to you with yours

 

[bellaDisneydncr]

Hey guys! I hope everyone's school year is going well!! I think I actually don't qualify for this thread anymore, since my program is up next!! (FA 2011) lol Thanks for keeping me company over the past year!! <3

 

[MissSmig]

How's everyones school year going so far?

My school is currently under construction, so it's a bit crazy. But I really like my classes, and I seem to have gotten the better teachers, for the most part. I'm a bit anxious because I'm going to have to start filling out college applications and things soon, but I'm sure it's not going to be as bad as my mother keeps making it seem.

To answer my own question from before, I'm hoping for (In no particular order):
Character Attendant
Main Entrance Operations
Merchandise
Attractions
Or maybe Entertainment

But I would be fine with whatever I got.

 

[katelovesaladdin]

ya

 

[ipodluvr287]

@wdwislife, ipodluvr287: Thanks!

Just a question, what are you guys thinking about going for when you apply? I'm curious as to what most people want to get.

In order:
Entertainment (I'm mouse height!)
Character Attendant
Attractions
Photpass Photographer
Full Service Food and Beverage

How's everyones school year going so far?

Sophomore year is crap. I have so much more pointless work to do. I also have some really stupid teachers. Unfortunately, 10th graders at my school are cursed with the horrible teachers. For Honors Math I have Mr. A who teaches everything really fast and expects us to either catch on fast or that we already know it, which is crazy. For Honors Lit I have Mrs. O who makes us do so much more pointless work for nothing and she gives us 5 million things to do at one time. After these first 2 months in her class. I have concluded I hate the Iliad, the stupidest book on earth. For Chemistry I have Mr. S who is honestly plain out dumb and barely knows what he's teaching us he also spends 3/4 of class talking about our warm up. My other teachers are pretty good and AP World History is actually going pretty well. I'm doing good on the comparison essays and I have an A in the class. Sorry about my horribly long teacher rant. I'll shut up now.

On a side note, lately I have actually thought about going to University of Central Florida to get my degree, so I could be a FT at WDW. That would be amazing Has anyone else ever thought about this?

Also, I just came back from WDW on Saturday after a week long trip and it was AMAZING. Also, it was my first time seeing Fantasmic which I think is one of the coolest things I have ever seen. (hehe I started thinking about if I got FT in entertainment, then I would have a shot at Fantasmic! ) If you guys have any questions about the trip, feel free to ask

 

[r1009t]

Sophomore year is crap. I have so much more pointless work to do. I also have some really stupid teachers.

On a side note, lately I have actually thought about going to University of Central Florida to get my degree, so I could be a FT at WDW. That would be amazing Has anyone else ever thought about this?

Also, I just came back from WDW on Saturday after a week long trip and it was AMAZING. Also, it was my first time seeing Fantasmic which I think is one of the coolest things I have ever seen. (hehe I started thinking about if I got FT in entertainment, then I would have a shot at Fantasmic! ) If you guys have any questions about the trip, feel free to ask

1.) Been there done that. It got better my junior year, but it's kind of regressed my senior year. So I feel your pain

2.) Kind of but I'm pretty sure I have to stay in-state, so it's not really an option

3.) I'm obsessed with Fan! My life goal is to be on that barge lol

 

[theatregrl04]

So excited for Fall 2010! It will be here before I know it!

Wow I must have been tired when I wrote that, it should be Fall 2012! Will be here before I know it! Fall 2010 is already here, and I'm not quite sure how it got here either!

 

[Ajaz]

Alright. So I know I posted about two weeks ago about possibly delaying my Disney dreams a year or two. But tonight, I was telling my roommates that there's going to be an informational about it next month on campus, and two of them are so incredibly into the idea of doing the program. We've decided we're going to the meeting just so they can learn more about it, and then we'll possiblyyyyy apply next year? Like spring 2012-ish? Haha I don't really know. But I'm so excited that they're interested in doing the program.

This is not really relevant at all, but I thought I'd share anyway.