The College Program Questions thread

[MrsKMusto]

I'm currently enrolled in the CP and if you want something along those lines you have to do the "regular" internship and then move up to an internship dealing with your field of choice. However, you do have to apply for it like any other internship and I think the chances are much much more slim for you to get it. I hope that helped a little!

 

[orangekid13]

Yeah I'm thinkin I should try and fit the CP into my schedule to either have something cool on my resume or to get my foot in the door at Disney

 

[ArchieImagineer]

Yeah I'm thinkin I should try and fit the CP into my schedule to either have something cool on my resume or to get my foot in the door at Disney

Plus during the CP they are supposed to set you up with someone in a field related to your major. That's what they told me during the presentation for the CP I attended last fall. If it's true, that alone is worth it for me. I don't care what my job is. Just being able to have a contact is priceless in this company.

But, that's only if they set you up. Otherwise, yea, it's resume booster.

 

[scasta86]

Has anyone been able to get the Vacation Planner role? I don't think I've seen anyone who has.....well if anyone has more info on this role I would appreciate it.

 

[Tifftiff]

Guess I will post on this board too. I am currently in a couple Myspace, facebook and LJ groups all pertaiing to the WDWCP I have become obsessed. I need help! Haha

 

[packwingfn]

I am obsessed too so your not alone!

 

[DisMa10]

ditto

 

[Sehsun]

Guess I will post on this board too. I am currently in a couple Myspace, facebook and LJ groups all pertaiing to the WDWCP I have become obsessed. I need help! Haha

I am in a MySpace, Facebook, and LJ group as well (WDWCP ones). Count me in on the CP-obsessed!!

 

[ShareADreamComeTrue]

Hello everyone! This is my first time posting on the boards (I just found these and the Mice Chat boards, my name is Wishes over there if you're interested) and I just want to say that I'm really excited to have found them. I have always been a huge fan of Disney and have wanted to work for them. Just recently I realized it might be possible. When people go to Disney World they wonder why all the Cast Members are so happy. My recent trip I figured out why (and I know most of you know too), I realized that even if I couldn't work in my chosen field of work that I would still want to work for Disney (hence all the happy people). I want to be part of a company that makes so many people happy. If I can do that with my art (I'm an aspiring Graphic Artist) then that would be amazing, if not, well... Theirs always retierment! And now for my reason for posting.

I just applied for (and sent out my portfolio) to the "Disney Design Group" for the "Creative Assistant Internship" for Fall 2007. I was wondering if anyone here has any experience with the DDG internship program and if they could give me any clue as to when I should here from them. I applied last Wednesday, my portfolio was delivered Friday. When do you think I'll be contacted? Do you know if they contact everyone? Is anyone currently in that position? How do you like it?

 

[AladdinJay]

I have another question for those who did the CP. Did you make a lot of friends? Was there always somebody else to hang out with? I'm just slightly concerned that my roomate or my friends will have a COMPLETELY different schedule than me and it won't be any fun being alone or whatever.

 

[khancock]

I have another question for those who did the CP. Did you make a lot of friends? Was there always somebody else to hang out with? I'm just slightly concerned that my roomate or my friends will have a COMPLETELY different schedule than me and it won't be any fun being alone or whatever.

There are several hundred people on the program with you. They are from all over the country, different walks of life, different cultures. Very diverse group.

Out of these several hundred diverse people, some of them may know 1 or 2 people who are on the program with them.

The vast majority do not know anyone else. The vast majority are all out to find others with similar likes/dislikes, etc.

In other words, everyone is in the same boat and everyone is looking for friends.

 

[ShareADreamComeTrue]

Hey guys,

Just thought I'd let you all know that I got a call about an interview. My 15 minute inteerview is friday. Any words of wisdom would be very helpful.

Thanks!

 

[Sehsun]

Hey guys,

Just thought I'd let you all know that I got a call about an interview. My 15 minute inteerview is friday. Any words of wisdom would be very helpful.

Thanks!

Sometimes it helps to search for questions that other people have been asked - it made me feel better to have an idea of possible questions that the interviewer could ask me so that I could be somewhat prepared.

Smile - they can tell over the phone. Just be yourself! Don't beat yourself up if you cannot answer a question either, just be honest. Good luck tomorrow!

 

[DisMa10]

Hey guys,

Just thought I'd let you all know that I got a call about an interview. My 15 minute inteerview is friday. Any words of wisdom would be very helpful.

Thanks!

beeeee enthusiastic!!!

 

[MickeyD's]

Sometimes it helps to search for questions that other people have been asked - it made me feel better to have an idea of possible questions that the interviewer could ask me so that I could be somewhat prepared.

Smile - they can tell over the phone. Just be yourself! Don't beat yourself up if you cannot answer a question either, just be honest. Good luck tomorrow!

I did that exact thing, going to different boards pouring through pages just trying to get an idea and it actually paid off because two of my questions were variations of questions I'd read about and went over in my mind on how to respond.

But the others were pretty spontaneous. I tried to smile but I just got so wrapped up in trying to sound confident and energetic that I don't even remember how much or how little I did it.

 

[hudie1311]

Does anyone know can you still do the college program (fall) if you graduate from school in may 2007? Must you be in graduate school to do it??

 

[wissa05182]

I think you can do it as long as its immediately after you graduate.

 

[Lady V]

Does anyone know can you still do the college program (fall) if you graduate from school in may 2007? Must you be in graduate school to do it??

yes-you just have to apply while you are still in school!!

 

[hudie1311]

Hey guys!!

I applied and I'm going to the presentation next week!!! I want to be a character so bad!!! Any suggestions? My roommate was in the CP and a character she said she would help me but everything helps!!! Also, where can I get some copies of questions they might ask me? I've been to WDW about 16 times!!! I was just wondering what I could do to make sure im prepared I am so excited and I hope I get it!!! I've worked within amusement parks since I was 14 I'm now 21!! LOL Please let me know any specific questions I should know!!!

 

[packwingfn]

I was the same way about the interview. I'm glad that I got to know most of the questions, but even though I was prepared what to say, It's still good to be yourself and not have the "cookie cutter" answers.