the first day is crazy and long. i was one of the people lined up at 3 in the morning outside of Vista to check in at 7, and it was freezing. i know that florida gets cold, but 39 degrees is a bit much. meeting people isn't hard because everyone's excited and ready to move in and everyone's talking about being in florida, so no worries there. some roles require drug tests, but not all. it depends on your role. but that'll happen on the first day too at casting if you need one for your role. lots of people ahve their parents with them, but not checking in. my dad and i stayed across the street from vista so i walked over at 3 and waited until i finished, around 10-11, and went to patterson to move everything in. after that, i drove him to the airport to go home and then went back to finish unpacking. i went in blind for roommates just because i didn't meet anyone on facebook that worked out, but it was great. i had 5 roommates and i originally wanted 1 so badly, but i'm so happy i got 5. it was an amazing experience. by yourself you'll have a hard time getting places unless you meet someone with a car because you're new to the area and aren't working yet, but it can be done. there's an outlet mall and grocery store by patterson and chatham, across the street from the commons. vista has a walgreens and some other small stores around it within walking distance, but no malls or anything. fingerprinting - yes. at casting when you do paperwork. background check - yes. at casting as well. it was an amazing experience, i want to go back so badly. you're going to love it. be open to everything and meeting everyone. i thought i was going to hate my roommates when i first met them, but just be open. most of them were awesome guys, we had tons of fun.
. That's the only thing I never see people mention
