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

[shelbs]

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



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

haha yeah sophmore year...not so great teachers. but im in my junior year now and i like it a LOT better already the year will go by quickly, dont worrry

and yes! im thinking of going out of state for college! im in tennessee right now. and dont get me wrong, i love the options here (ut, vanderbilt, etc.) but i reallllly like the looks of FSU and the University of Central Florida! i want to be an anesthesiologist so i want to come back to Vanderbilt eventually but...Florida seems fun until then and its closer to the happiest place on earth haha

and yes i love fantasmic too btw

haha just thought i would put my 2 cents in lol

 

[Ajaz]

I know it's really competitive, but BBB is starting to sound like a really fun role. I wasn't even considering it until a few weeks ago, when I realized that I actually have quite a bit of experience doing hair and makeup (nothing professional, just working backstage with my ballet studio for the past few years), and love being around/working with kids (hence the reason I'm pursuing an education degree).

So I guess my top roles as of today would be:
- Entertainment
- BBB
- Merchandise
- Attractions

I know my chances would be slim for entertainment or BBB, but in all honesty, I think I'd be happy with just about any role. And the fact that I'm seriously considering applying NEXT SEMESTER is slightly terrifying. I can't believe that I might actually be moving to Florida. In less than a year.

 

[carly3592]

I'm thinking any semester between spring 2012-spring 2013. That would be the spring semester of my sophomore year, or either semester of my junior year.

theatregrl04, I'm pretty much exactly the same as you. My top choices are:

-Character Performer
-Attractions (with hopes to work on Great Movie Ride or any other attraction that involves going on the ride with the guests... safaris, jungle cruise, etc.)
-Character Attendant
-Photopass
-Merchandise

I'm looking into working my way up from CP to IP and hopefully getting a job with the company. I have no clue what area it would be in, however.

 

[wdwislife]

So today my mom talked about planning a trip for December 2013 around Christmastime, since I won't have a February Pesidents Week break when I'm in college.
Obviously I was ecstatic that she proposed this because, even though I've got a few trips between now and then, it's always nice to have definite plans to look forward to!
But then I realized that, if all goes as planned, I won't have to go on a December 2013 trip because I'll be WORKING THERE! Fall 2013 is when I plan to do my CP!
Has anyone else had a moment like this that really put their disney dreams into perspective, and made them seem more real than ever before?

 

[tinkerbelle22]

So today my mom talked about planning a trip for December 2013 around Christmastime, since I won't have a February Pesidents Week break when I'm in college.
Obviously I was ecstatic that she proposed this because, even though I've got a few trips between now and then, it's always nice to have definite plans to look forward to!
But then I realized that, if all goes as planned, I won't have to go on a December 2013 trip because I'll be WORKING THERE! Fall 2013 is when I plan to do my CP!
Has anyone else had a moment like this that really put their disney dreams into perspective, and made them seem more real than ever before?

Absolutely! My best friend and I went to WDW last October for my 18th birthday, and lately we were talking about when to go back again. I wasn't thinking straight I guess, because I looked up when our colleges get out for vacation and I calculated how much plane tickets and everything would cost for the two of us...until I realized that in Spring of 2012 I'll be working there!! And she can just fly down herself and visit me! It was quite a "duh!" moment haha

 

[Ajaz]

Has anyone else had a moment like this that really put their disney dreams into perspective, and made them seem more real than ever before?

Ahhhh yes! Actually, it was kind of like three days ago, hahaha. One of my roommates mentioned the college program because I'd told her about it before, and so I looked up when our campus presentation was, and then realized that the NEXT time there's a campus presentation, I'll actually be applying! Hopefully. As soon as I talk to my parents. But I'm going home this coming weekend, so hopefully, I can find some time to talk to them about it.

 

[ipodluvr287]

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

1. I sure hope it gets better, but junior year is when you have to take all the icky tests (SAT, Writing Test, Graduation test, etc).

2. I know what you mean, it would be quite a bit of money, but I've looked into scholarships and the qualifications for being considered Florida in state tuition. You'd be surprised at how many loopholes there are after you've been there for a year (you'd need to live off campus), especially if you change your driver's liscense over and can prove you've been working for a year and plan to continue to live there until college is over. You might want to look into the qualifications, so you can keep your options open.

3. My new goal is Fantasmic Mickey

haha yeah sophmore year...not so great teachers. but im in my junior year now and i like it a LOT better already the year will go by quickly, dont worrry

and yes! im thinking of going out of state for college! im in tennessee right now. and dont get me wrong, i love the options here (ut, vanderbilt, etc.) but i reallllly like the looks of FSU and the University of Central Florida! i want to be an anesthesiologist so i want to come back to Vanderbilt eventually but...Florida seems fun until then and its closer to the happiest place on earth haha

and yes i love fantasmic too btw

haha just thought i would put my 2 cents in lol

I sure hope it gets better next year. Right now I feel being a sophomore accomplishes nothing. I am still a freakin underclassmen.

Haha get as close to there as you can

I ♥ Fantasmic!

 

[wdwislife]

Let's get this thread going again!
Here's a question of the day:
Where do you want to go to college/Where do you go to college?
if you're in college, do you like your school?

I'm starting to look into schools like:
Tulane, USC, UMiami, BU, UPenn, UCF, WashU
i'm only a junior though, so nothing's official yet

interested to hear your responses!

 

[Ajaz]

Let's get this thread going again!
Here's a question of the day:
Where do you want to go to college/Where do you go to college?
if you're in college, do you like your school?

I'm starting to look into schools like:
Tulane, USC, UMiami, BU, UPenn, UCF, WashU
i'm only a junior though, so nothing's official yet

interested to hear your responses!

Howdy! My name is Amy and I'm a freshman education major from DFW, Texas, but more importantly, I'm the loudest and proudest member of the Fightin' Texas Aggie Class of 2014! AAAAA!

Hahaha. That's how we're supposed to introduce ourselves here at Texas A&M. But yeah, I'm a freshman at A&M, and I'm absolutely loving it so far. My classes aren't too difficult (yet), and I'm making a TON of friends.

I also applied and got accepted into Baylor and University of Texas, which are both great schools, but A&M just felt like home to me. Plus, they've got quite a few students participating in the CP.

Thanks and Gig 'Em.

 

[wdwislife]

artwork i made for a class in school, inspired by the word transportation!
obviously, i immediately thought of the transportation and ticket center.

 

[wdwislife]

mehh, sorry for the hugeness!
i don't know how to change it.

 

[Pancakes]

Let's get this thread going again!
Here's a question of the day:
Where do you want to go to college/Where do you go to college?
if you're in college, do you like your school?

I'm starting to look into schools like:
Tulane, USC, UMiami, BU, UPenn, UCF, WashU
i'm only a junior though, so nothing's official yet

interested to hear your responses!

Right now, I am a freshman at Montclair State University.
I'm not sure if I like it here, or that my expectations were to high, or if it's just the whole dorming situation that I hate. But I like the whole the whole college life and the work isn't too hard...yet. But I think I'm still adjusting and next semester will be better.

I have wanted to do the disney college program ever since I heard about it. I would really love to work attractions. But here are the things I would want to do:
1. Attractions
2. Merchandise
3. Entertainment
4. Hospitality

 

[ipodluvr287]

Let's get this thread going again!
Here's a question of the day:
Where do you want to go to college/Where do you go to college?
if you're in college, do you like your school?

I'm starting to look into schools like:
Tulane, USC, UMiami, BU, UPenn, UCF, WashU
i'm only a junior though, so nothing's official yet

interested to hear your responses!

I really want to go to UCF (University of Central Florida) and get a degree in Hospitality Management, which can help me to further my career at WDW UCF has one of the best Hospitality schools in the nation with all new state of the art equipment, etc. They also have a long-time partnership with Disney World and some of Orlando's other theme parks. I would really love to go to UCF and work at WDW full time. That would be amazing! Until this happens, I can be satisfied with the thought of knowing I'll still do the CP if this doesn't happen. I also think a degree in Hospitality Management could help to get me in with WDW as an actual career job (it can be applied to many areas ie. hotels, restaurants, entertainment, event planning etc.), not just an entry-level position (ie. attractions, character performer) as long as I'm willing to Network, network, and more network. The ideal entry job for me would be character performer (I'm mouse height!) and I've read its easier to get in FT in entertainment if you're mouse height b/c they are needed most. My ultimate goal while in Entertainment would be Mickey in Fantasmic, I love that show! I actually bought the Fantasmic soundtrack online yesterday haha Wow, I didn't realize how long I rambled on until just now. You probably all think I'm crazy.

mehh, sorry for the hugeness!
i don't know how to change it.

I think its really cute. Good job!

 

[Ajaz]

artwork i made for a class in school, inspired by the word transportation!
obviously, i immediately thought of the transportation and ticket center.

This is so adorable. You deserve an A+ for sure!

 

[wdwfan6]

Hopefully I will be there fall '13! It will be my sophmore year. So excited and can't wait! :

 

[wdwislife]

Hopefully I will be there fall '13! It will be my sophmore year. So excited and can't wait! :

welcome!
we must be the same age: i'm interested in fall 2013 too, which will be my sophomore year!

 

[MissSmig]

Let's get this thread going again!
Here's a question of the day:
Where do you want to go to college/Where do you go to college?
if you're in college, do you like your school?

I'm starting to look into schools like:
Tulane, USC, UMiami, BU, UPenn, UCF, WashU
i'm only a junior though, so nothing's official yet

interested to hear your responses!

I've been looking into a few schools myself. Ones I'm currently deciding on:
Temple University, West Chester University, Millersville University, and Indiana University of Pennsulvania.
Pretty much just stuff in-state. It's a bit harder to find schools that have either a Linguistics program or some sort of concentration in it (within the English department), but I have been able to find a few that I like enough to seriously consider.

In response to the picture you posted, I really like that a lot! I hope you got a good grade on it.

 

[theatregrl04]

Let's get this thread going again!
Here's a question of the day:
Where do you want to go to college/Where do you go to college?
if you're in college, do you like your school?

I'm starting to look into schools like:
Tulane, USC, UMiami, BU, UPenn, UCF, WashU
i'm only a junior though, so nothing's official yet

interested to hear your responses!

I am a Junior at Hope College.
I love it, now. It took me about a year and a half to say that!
Though it is a LONG way to FL from here...
But its getting closer and closer to fall 2012!!

 

[Ajaz]

AHH! My campus presentation is in two weeks! I'm not even applying for Spring 2011 and I'm so excited/slightly nervous. Hahaha... I also have advising for next semester coming up in the next few weeks. So I'm going to talk to my advisor about the CP. Hopefully I get good news (as in, that my school will support me in doing the program).

ETA: I was trying to distract myself from all this Disney stuff, so I was just surfing the internet. I got on FML, and the first post was about a guy who was a parade dancer at WDW. Seriously? Awesome distraction, hahaha.

 

[keypooh90]

I'm planning on applying for Spring 2012. I have to wait because I attend a unique college. I go to Oxford College of Emory University, which is a distinct separate campus/two year institution of the Emory University system. Oxford is exclusively for freshman/sophomores. Last year was my freshman year and I couldn't do CP first semester because I needed to transition to college. We have specific GERs we have to satsify before we can graduate to the main campus in the spring, so I am busy this year fullfilling those requirements. Next fall I'll be getting used to being at the main campus, so Spring 2012 is the first semester I'll actually have time to do the CP (as a junior).