The College Program Questions thread

[RR0206]

Wow thats impressive! I figured that would be the case for the GMR, but with the safari and never knowing what animals would be out and about, I didn't know if it memorization was the order of the day. I think I may opt for the GMR then.....I don't think I could memorize *all* of the animal info

Thank you again Joanna!

 

[Principessa1284]

For those that are working as the driver on the safaris, have they memorized their animal names and factoids, or is there some way that the information is available to them for reference as they go along?

Nope, allllll memorized. Speil, animal facts, and all. It seems like a lot (especially when we're not allowed to take the scripts home!) but our trainer gave us more than enough time, going over animal facts and practicing the speil. It's a lot of work, but once you have it down, you'll never forget it.

The look of the Savannah is created by the animals that live here. Elephants are like the bulldozers, knocking down the trees to eat them which helps the grasses grow. Giraffes are like pruning shears, eating the leaves of the trees and letting the light in. Zebras and antelope are like the mowers, eating the grasses, and the little nibblers like the warthogs and gazelle trim up the edges. In a balanced and natual system like that, there's enough food for everyone.

 

[RR0206]

LOL thats really cool Principessa! Might I ask how long they gave you guys to memorize it, approximately? If I could get past the memorization it would be pretty much the ideal thing for me, I love that ride and I love animals, so it seems like it'd be a great thing to do. Thanks a lot for the info!

 

[Lansley1]

I have recently been accepted for fall advantage '06. I am only a couple classes away from my degree. I plan on taking online classes whil I am down there. I am also real interested in doing the advanced internship afterwards. I wanted to know how likely it is to get accepted for an advanced directly after you complete the first one. and is it something people usually do? I figured since I will already be down there, that I would want to get into the advanced internship in Jan (thats if everything goes well). The guy I talked to said its possible. I have a military background and I am used to people telling that something is possible, but then realizing that yes you COULD do it, but the chances are slim to none. Does anyone know of people staying down there for the advanced internship right after they complete the first one? Thanks - Dean

 

[Joanna71985]

My friend did. She was on Spring Advantage 2005 (worked at ATT attractions in Adventureland). Switched to the Disney Learning Center at MK during June. So it can be done.

 

[Principessa1284]

It was memorized in that 5 days of intensive training that we had.. 6 when you count the assesment day. It's really not that bad, because everything is a visual or verbal que. If you tell them in your interview that you want to do safari, then I can almost guarantee you will get it. We are SO short staffed because people keep transfering, quitting, or being termed.. it's a fun job, but it's a LOT of responsibility and a lot of people can't handle it, and that's fine. But it is certainly my cup o' tea.

 

[Piecey]

Okay, so this may have been answered already.. but I'm working my way through this thread (backwards.. don't know why I started from the end?.. but I did..)

But.. when do you find out what you'll be doing??

 

[Mirage]

Okay, so this may have been answered already.. but I'm working my way through this thread (backwards.. don't know why I started from the end?.. but I did..)

But.. when do you find out what you'll be doing??

Your acceptance letter will tell you what you'll be doing. You'll find out just where you'll be doing that when you actually arrive at your program. The first day, during check in, they'll tell you which park you'll be working in. After Traditions (Disney's orientation class) you're sent to your actual work location/attraction/stand/shop/etc.

 

[mdeee]

I remember way back in 1985 I did the college program thing. It was a blast and still have my nametag. I wonder if there is a thread for past college program people. I am heading down to WDW in may with my family and cant wait to show them some of the neat stuff . ANyway have a blast....

 

[Joanna71985]

There is a website for Disney alumni (just not here). It's called www.disneyalumni.com- really nice website.

 

[PrincessJen09]

This question may have already been asked...

I am interested in the CP, but I know I will want to do it more than once. Are you allowed to go through the program more than worse? Or is there a different program?

 

[teh fish]

Yes, you are allowed to do multiple college programs. You just won't graduate as quickly.

 

[Joanna71985]

Yes, you are allowed to do multiple college programs. You just won't graduate as quickly.

Amen to that! I did my first CP in 2005 and now I applied for Fall 2006. This is going to set me back (I may have to take an additional semester or 2), but I don't care. This is what I want to do, so I am doing it.

 

[WDWFan4Life]

I want to do the CP in Spring 2007 which is my sophmore year, but I also plan on transferring to a different college for my junior year, so I was wondering if anyone knew if this would cause any problems for me. Since I plan on attending one college when I go on the program and going to a different one when I return.

 

[PrincessJen09]

I just sent in my online application. I am going to set up my phone interview tonight. I had a couple more questions though. Is there any disadvantage to doing a phone interview? Also, I have problems with extreme humidity. Heat I can usually handle. This is because of a medical condition I have. Will Disney take this into consideration when placing me if I am accepted? Also, for the people that have been there, do you think that the heat and humidity is bad in the summer? I really want to do one of the Advantage Programs, but I don't know if I would make it.

 

[Joanna71985]

I just sent in my online application. I am going to set up my phone interview tonight. I had a couple more questions though. Is there any disadvantage to doing a phone interview? Also, I have problems with extreme humidity. Heat I can usually handle. This is because of a medical condition I have. Will Disney take this into consideration when placing me if I am accepted? Also, for the people that have been there, do you think that the heat and humidity is bad in the summer? I really want to do one of the Advantage Programs, but I don't know if I would make it.

I don't feel that there is a real "disadvantage" to doing the online presentation. I did the online presentation for Fall 2006 and it was pretty much the same info as given at the live presentation (I did the CP Spring 2005). I believe that Disney should be able to accomadate the issue with heat. Just make sure to tell your interviewer. Good luck!

 

[jennaissill]

About how many people participate in the college program at once? ...just to get an idea of how many people you live around and can socialize with.

 

[Joanna71985]

I believe there can be around 5,000 CPs at a time (though I could be wrong).

 

[disneymomo]

hi i live in the uk but was wandering if it was possible to do a disney college programe. Any information would be a lot of help thanks x

 

[Ona]

Hiya!

If you are at uni and inbetween academic years you can apply for the WDW International Program. It runs for 3 months over the summer.

If you aren't a student, you can also apply for the year long WDW International College Program, as a Cultural Representative in the UK pavilion in Epcot.

Check out these websites for more info:

Official WDW International Recruitment Website

WDWIP.com - WDW International Programs Discussion Boards

If you have any more question, feel free to PM me. I did the program in 2003 - 2004.

Ona