CP/Relationship

Jaclyn810

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Heloo! :) I always planned on doing the CP before I was in college but last year I got into a serious relationship with my best friend. We are not one of those couples who are attached at the hip. We love eachother, we are very close, but also love our separate lives(school work friends etc...) We are very serious, yet understand that we are young so were mature about it. Our relationship is the total opposite of those controlling one(im sure everybody has a friend in one of those lol) I have never been away from home, but I dont mind it. I like being home. I go to school in Jersey and live in N.Y. so I commute. I never felt like I missed out on the college experience but the CP is something I would like to do. I do not want to jepordize my relationship but when people ask what I would do if me and my boyfriend ever broke up I say that I would get away and do the Disney C.P. Does anyone think this is a sign to go? The mature side of me is saying that I should go and this will be the test for my relationship. But the other side of me says not to take the chance...I know there are people who last when going away to school or away in general and some that dont. I guess im just scared to see which kind of couple we are because I do not want to lose him. Anyway...I would appreciate any feedback, personal experience, or just any opinions! Thanks!!!:goodvibes
 
Well, I thought I was in a serious relationship and as soon as I told my boyfriend I applied for the CP, we broke up.
 
I am married, so my wife and I both have come down and are currently in the CP. However, being around all these other CP's, there is a huge crop of singles (or willing to act like singles) getting together all the time in all its various forms. Basically, I would say if you can survive the CP with your virtues and relationship intact, it would be a great experience. It is a lot of fun and fully worth coming. Whether or not your relationship can handle it is a personal matter between you and your partner. Why don't you see if he wants to come along?? Good luck no matter what you decide.
 
I'm in the same situation. My relationship with my girlfriend is wonderful and we can do our own thing with our own friends and have our time away from each other. She knew that I've wanted to do the Disney College Program from the day we first went out and now that it's finally time to apply and such, we had a serious discussion about it. I told her that I think our relationship is VERY strong, we never argue, disagree on anything and that I think that it will last for 5 months while I'm gone. I even asked her if she would like to join the program but she doesnt think Disney is right for her even though she LOVES disney world and knows how much it means to me.

We've been together for more than a year now and by the time the program start, it will be close to 2, I think that if you truly love the person, that you will keep in touch with them through the phone, online and maybe even mail. It might not be as intimate as seeing each other through person but if your relationship is just based on intimacy then what kind of relationship is it to begin with anyway? A relationship should be based on more than that and who knows? It might bring you closer together.
 

My fiancee did his program 2 years ago and I stayed behind because of school. It was very very rough just like one of the posters said there are many singles and it was hard for the two of us, but honestly, it was the biggest test of our relationship because at that time we were only together for about 5 months at the time. It's a good test on a relationship and if you can survive that I don't think there's anything that will destroy it.
 
There will be a lot of singles down there but I believe as long as you don't put yourself in those situations, you should be fine. It doesnt mean you still cant have fun even on those days drinking. Maybe it's me but I've been to parties without my girlfriend and I know that I love my girlfriend and I dont even think about "hooking" up with another girl but yet I still have fun drinking away.

Then you can still have fun not drinking and being with a group of friends visiting all the great wonderful parks just as long as you don't forget about the person who WONT be in the parks with you.
 
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I would deffinately go. If your relationship is strong it should be able to withstand the program, plus this is an opportunity you have been looking forward to for a long time. Your significant other should respect that and encourage you to go, even if it does mean some time apart. Be sure to keep in good contact with each other while you are gone, but also let each other enjoy where you are and your time apart.

I was on a study abroad program a few years ago, I debated not going because of my bf at the time, he told me to go and I'm so glad I did. I ended up breaking up with the guy just before the program, which wound up working out well because it let me rediscover myself. Of those who were in relationships, it deffinately tested them. The people in strong relationships were fine, but those in floundering relationships were often tempted to cheat. If your relationship is strong you can get through it :-). Just try to stay in the present and enjoy where you are, I saw far too many girls spending most of their time abroad in phone booths and internet cafes instead of enjoying the trip and experiencing the places we were visiting. It's good to stay in touch, but try to cherish the CP while you are there.
 
Yeah, you should do the program if it's something you really want.

I've been talking about the CP for ages, and I finally applied and did my phone interview earlier this week. My boyfriend totally supports my decision, and he told me (after I called and told him I finally got the guts to apply and interview) that he's proud of me for taking the first step. If I get in, I'm not worried about our relationship falling apart. Yeah, we'll miss each other like crazy, but there's still the phone and AIM, and with all the discounts CPers get, there's no reason for him not to come visit me at least once (I've already checked and our school's fall break is in the same week as our 2 year anniversary will be :)).

If you really want to do the program, you should go for it. I'm sure your BF will be supportive, and maybe you guys can even arrange for a visit while your in the program :)
 
I am going out with this girl now. I told her about how I got in to the CP and she told me that she would wait for me. I mean if your partner really likes you then he or she will wait for you. Thats what I think, but I mean my girlfriend is happy that I got in. Plus think this way, this is a chance of a life time. You dont want to play the "what if" game if you did not go.
 
I've been out of college for several years and my biggest regret was not doing the CP. My situation was different, I had a BF who was not good to me but was still a serious relationship. So 3 years of college gone. By the time we were ending it, I applied for the CP, and I could only do the "summer" one due to my course schedule and the fact it was my senior year. Well summer was VERY limited in availibility.

Needless to say, I didn't do the CP. If I were you, I would go for it. Trust me, if its meant to be, you'll make it through. I know it sounds corny, but now that I found my DF, it all makes more sense now.

If I only knew now what I knew then.
 
Is it too late to apply? Im a sophmore so if anything I guess I could apply for next year. This is something I dont want to regret or miss out on. Thanks for the support it was what I needed to hear :love:
 
I really want to do the program but I've just gotten engaged. My DFi and I have been together for over 3 years. He knows Disney is a big part of my life and suppots it. He even proposed at disneyland. The thing is that weve currently been doing a long distance relationship for the past 6 months while im at school. While our relationship is strong, i can't stand being without him. Hes my Bestfriend and I hate to be away from him. I really want to do the program, maybe even next year, but as were going to get married in the next year and a half I dont know if its such a good idea.

Does anyone have any idea what to do? If I were to bring my DFi with me would he have to be in the program, etc. How much uprooting would it take to do the program? This all so confusing as Im figuring out leases for next school year right now also.

I really want to do the CP but I dont know how. Is it worth all of this hassle?:confused3
 

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