The College Program Questions thread

[TinkerbellLuvr7]

~Question~

On the dates for the CP...like for example 1/7/08-5/16/08...does the last day (16th) mean the last day for work, or the day you have to move out or both? or is your last day of work the day before and you move out on the last day?

Help please, i hafta decide days lol.

and the day you move in, do you have any type of training that day or do you just explore the parks with your roomies (i hear that you should spend that time w/your roomies, not w/family) so if for example my brother would come w/me and fly home, would I be able to take him to the airport that night??

 

[Sehsun]

~Question~

On the dates for the CP...like for example 1/7/08-5/16/08...does the last day (16th) mean the last day for work, or the day you have to move out or both? or is your last day of work the day before and you move out on the last day?

Help please, i hafta decide days lol.

and the day you move in, do you have any type of training that day or do you just explore the parks with your roomies (i hear that you should spend that time w/your roomies, not w/family) so if for example my brother would come w/me and fly home, would I be able to take him to the airport that night??

The last day of the program dates listed is the day that you would move out of your apartment. For example, my dates are 8/13/07 - 1/4/08. I think my last day of work is either January 2nd or 3rd, and I have to move out of my apartment on January 4th.

On the day you move in, you could get settled into your apartment, buy anything you need from either Wal-Mart or Publix (there are buses running continuously, so you could take the bus if you needed/wanted to), or just explore Orlando. You would not be able to get into the parks for free until you have completed Traditions (usually two days after you move in). However, you will be able to get on the buses and go places like DTD or explore the resorts (if you wanted to explore places on WDW property).

Training for your role would start after Traditions.

And yes, if your brother drove down with you and needed to fly back, you would have time to drive him to the airport.

 

[Joanna71985]

~Question~

On the dates for the CP...like for example 1/7/08-5/16/08...does the last day (16th) mean the last day for work, or the day you have to move out or both? or is your last day of work the day before and you move out on the last day?

Help please, i hafta decide days lol.

and the day you move in, do you have any type of training that day or do you just explore the parks with your roomies (i hear that you should spend that time w/your roomies, not w/family) so if for example my brother would come w/me and fly home, would I be able to take him to the airport that night??

The 16th would be the day you move out on. I have heard people can be scheduled to work that day, but most likely you work til the day before (if you even do).

On move-in day, it is just moving in (along with a housing meeting). You will not be able to get into the parks for free until you attend Traditions (which usually is on Day #3).

 

[vamoose27]

nevermind, i was beaten to responding

 

[TinkerbellLuvr7]

thanks!! do you know what time you have to move out by?? sorry for all the questions but i just got my papers today that my mom brought me so I want to figure this all out this weekend to accept asap.

so we basically figured it down to i'll drive down (after my car inspection says mom lol) and whoever goes with me will fly home and then fly down in may and drive back with me.

is there anything special for move-out day b/c my one friend told me u have like a "graduation" or is that just for ppl that take classes which I'm not going to do 4 1/2 yrs of college (plus summers) the last thing I want to do is go to class lol.

oh and what do you wear for the Traditions? It says something about professional attire, does that mean dress suit or like casual dress/polo shirt or skirt and nice top??

 

[Joanna71985]

thanks!! do you know what time you have to move out by?? sorry for all the questions but i just got my papers today that my mom brought me so I want to figure this all out this weekend to accept asap.

so we basically figured it down to i'll drive down (after my car inspection says mom lol) and whoever goes with me will fly home and then fly down in may and drive back with me.

is there anything special for move-out day b/c my one friend told me u have like a "graduation" or is that just for ppl that take classes which I'm not going to do 4 1/2 yrs of college (plus summers) the last thing I want to do is go to class lol.

oh and what do you wear for the Traditions? It says something about professional attire, does that mean dress suit or like casual dress/polo shirt or skirt and nice top??

Yes, you have to be out by 11am on check-out day.

Graduation is actually a few weeks before you move out. And it is for anyone currently on the CP.

For Traditions, a dress suit is fine. But so is a nice shirt and pants/skirt. Not sure about polo shirts.

 

[Sorahana]

Can someone tell me how many people usually apply, and how many people usually get it? I just want to be reassured...thanks!

I was wondering about that too. I'm so anxious about this T_T lol.

 

[Joanna71985]

I was wondering about that too. I'm so anxious about this T_T lol.

Don't worry. It is very rare not to get accepted. As long as you meet the requirements, you should be fine.

 

[Sorahana]

Don't worry. It is very rare not to get accepted. As long as you meet the requirements, you should be fine.

Aghhh I hope so, I was so nervous when I did my interview I'm scared I sounded dumb or something T3T. I hate the waiting game lol.
Thanks for that though!

Oh! I did have a question...in reference to where the apartments are, where is the nearest food, etc. And where are the aprtments located in reference to the DisneyWorld resort ^^;?

 

[TinkerbellLuvr7]

thanks Joanna, your the best..they should pay you for all the answers you give!!! I'll hafta look at my clothes to see what i should bring for this class thing lol.

 

[Joanna71985]

Aghhh I hope so, I was so nervous when I did my interview I'm scared I sounded dumb or something T3T. I hate the waiting game lol.
Thanks for that though!

Oh! I did have a question...in reference to where the apartments are, where is the nearest food, etc. And where are the aprtments located in reference to the DisneyWorld resort ^^;?

I know how you feel. I had to wait over a month and a half to find out that I was accepted for my 2nd CP.

For food, there is a Walgreens and Wendys by Vista. Chatham is within walking distance of a publix. Also, the buses go to a Walmart. Not sure about the distance from the resorts, but I would have to say no further then 30 minutes at the most (depending on which ones).

thanks Joanna, your the best..they should pay you for all the answers you give!!! I'll hafta look at my clothes to see what i should bring for this class thing lol.

Aww, you are welcome.

 

[Sorahana]

I know how you feel. I had to wait over a month and a half to find out that I was accepted for my 2nd CP.

For food, there is a Walgreens and Wendys by Vista. Chatham is within walking distance of a publix. Also, the buses go to a Walmart. Not sure about the distance from the resorts, but I would have to say no further then 30 minutes at the most (depending on which ones).



Aww, you are welcome.

Thanks =D! You are very helpful.

 

[Joanna71985]

Thanks =D! You are very helpful.

You are welcome.

 

[TinkerbellLuvr7]

I know how you feel. I had to wait over a month and a half to find out that I was accepted for my 2nd CP.

For food, there is a Walgreens and Wendys by Vista. Chatham is within walking distance of a publix. Also, the buses go to a Walmart. Not sure about the distance from the resorts, but I would have to say no further then 30 minutes at the most (depending on which ones).



Aww, you are welcome.

the apts are really that far from the WDW resorts?? I tried to explain it to my dad and he thought Vista was right by DTD??

 

[Joanna71985]

the apts are really that far from the WDW resorts?? I tried to explain it to my dad and he thought Vista was right by DTD??

DTD yes. It's probably no more then 10 minutes.

 

[TinkerbellLuvr7]

okay lol i even mapquested it and it said like less than .50 miles or something like that.

What would should I do about the roommate situation? I'm not going down with anyone. Should I use the roommate selection thing or wait till I move-in and get the luck of the draw? I'll be 22 so I'll be in the alcohol permitted apts

 

[alana is splashtrash]

God, I get all teary just from reading these posts..It's amazing how much I really want to work at Disney World. I'm confident that i'll get in..but not that confident. If you get Attractions, is there any way to pick which attraction you want to ride? Or drop a hint to the interviewer?

 

[Joanna71985]

okay lol i even mapquested it and it said like less than .50 miles or something like that.

What would should I do about the roommate situation? I'm not going down with anyone. Should I use the roommate selection thing or wait till I move-in and get the luck of the draw? I'll be 22 so I'll be in the alcohol permitted apts

I have not done the roommate selection (it came out after my last CP) but when I do my last one I think I will just wing it again.

God, I get all teary just from reading these posts..It's amazing how much I really want to work at Disney World. I'm confident that i'll get in..but not that confident. If you get Attractions, is there any way to pick which attraction you want to ride? Or drop a hint to the interviewer?

You can request attractions and a specific attraction, but there is no guarantee that you would get attractions.

 

[TinkerbellLuvr7]

I have not done the roommate selection (it came out after my last CP) but when I do my last one I think I will just wing it again.



You can request attractions and a specific attraction, but there is no guarantee that you would get attractions.

what do you mean by you will wing it? Which is better? I'm kinda confused on the whole room process cuz all my friends that went down went with someone they knew so they already knew who their roommate was and then waited till they got there to find out their apt.

all in all which is better? I'll have a car (90% sure) so that should not be an issue. Do they have tennis courts too? I read raquetball, basketball, and pool, no tennis tho?

(sorry joanna, you'll wanna kill me by jan, you prolly already do lol)

 

[Sorahana]

what do you mean by you will wing it? Which is better? I'm kinda confused on the whole room process cuz all my friends that went down went with someone they knew so they already knew who their roommate was and then waited till they got there to find out their apt.

all in all which is better? I'll have a car (90% sure) so that should not be an issue. Do they have tennis courts too? I read raquetball, basketball, and pool, no tennis tho?

(sorry joanna, you'll wanna kill me by jan, you prolly already do lol)

I'm wondering about that too XD. I'm trying to get a friend of mine to go and I was wondering if she arrives the same time as me would we be able to room together?