The College Program Questions thread

[sapilkin]

If you accept your role and everything and then later something happens where you can't do it, what happens? Do they hold it against you if you apply again?

 

[tinkerbelluk]

If you accept your role and everything and then later something happens where you can't do it, what happens? Do they hold it against you if you apply again?

i dunno if it also happens on the college program but on the international college program they usually allow you defer to the next program start date, as a couple of girls who were due to go out with me later today (7th oct) have had to move to the january group becauses of weddings and stuff.

 

[wdw_girl_18]

I'm really thinking about applying for the college program

I was just wondering if you could work in childcare somewhere on Disney property for the program?

I'm working on becoming a teacher in college [I'm in a special teaching program, so I would not be able to apply until fall 2008/spring 2009 ]

I've been babysitting since I was 15 (turning 20 in may), so technically I haven't had a "real" job.

&& I hear all the horror stories (non-Disney ones) of peoples drawers being short $ when they work in merchandise, scary customers etc. It just sort of scares me haha.

Any advice on what sections I should apply for?
Thanks!

 

[Aurorajade16]

I'm really thinking about applying for the college program

I was just wondering if you could work in childcare somewhere on Disney property for the program?

I'm working on becoming a teacher in college [I'm in a special teaching program, so I would not be able to apply until fall 2008/spring 2009 ]

I've been babysitting since I was 15 (turning 20 in may), so technically I haven't had a "real" job.

&& I hear all the horror stories (non-Disney ones) of peoples drawers being short $ when they work in merchandise, scary customers etc. It just sort of scares me haha.

Any advice on what sections I should apply for?
Thanks!

I am not sure about any childcare programs on the property, but as for roles, I know there is one called BBBHostess. It's where you do all of the girls hair/makeup etc and get them to look like princesses. At least in that role you're guaranteed to work with kids all the time. Good luck!

 

[kerianno]

I'm really thinking about applying for the college program

I was just wondering if you could work in childcare somewhere on Disney property for the program?

I'm working on becoming a teacher in college [I'm in a special teaching program, so I would not be able to apply until fall 2008/spring 2009 ]

I've been babysitting since I was 15 (turning 20 in may), so technically I haven't had a "real" job.

&& I hear all the horror stories (non-Disney ones) of peoples drawers being short $ when they work in merchandise, scary customers etc. It just sort of scares me haha.

Any advice on what sections I should apply for?
Thanks!

When i had my interview, I asked about that (specifically, the babysitters at the resort) and she said that that job is not open to CP's. Hope that helped!

 

[bpk388]

hello everyone! i'm new to disboards! I've been looking at this for weeks and I finally decided to make a username! I applied for the Spring '08 CP Program and I'm still waiting to hear back. Does anyone know anybody that's doing COSTUMING? it seems like a rareity! anyone, anyone?! i applied for merchandise, costuming, and vacation planner. Is costuming really that bad? not worse than costudial I'd hope!
Thanks guys!

 

[ariel sparrow]

I'm new to this forum as well, and I also applied for the 2008 Spring Semester. I've been looking around at some different disney sites, and I haven't come across anyone who has been assigned to costuming yet. I've mostly seen merchandise and attractions.

 

[Eterion]

Hey all!
Applied for a Fall 07 and was recently offered (and you can bet I accepted!) professional internship in the Casting Marketing department.


Wondering if anyone had information or experiences in this field =p.

 

[Joanna71985]

hello everyone! i'm new to disboards! I've been looking at this for weeks and I finally decided to make a username! I applied for the Spring '08 CP Program and I'm still waiting to hear back. Does anyone know anybody that's doing COSTUMING? it seems like a rareity! anyone, anyone?! i applied for merchandise, costuming, and vacation planner. Is costuming really that bad? not worse than costudial I'd hope!
Thanks guys!

Hi there. I know/knew a few people who did costuming, and they liked it.

Also, custodial is really not that bad a role.

 

[sk8bug72]

Hi everyone, I am planning on doing the college program in the spring of 09. I have already begun to talk with my school about getting credit for the program, which is turning out to be pretty difficult. Anyways, I am trying to decide what role I should apply for. I think that I want either merchandise or attractions. Which of these involves more guest interaction? Has anyone done both? Which did you prefer?
Also, I am an event management major, so I hope to do an internship after completing the college program. Has anyone ever done a disney internship in the event management field??? Thanks!!!

 

[Aurorajade16]

Hey guys! I just found out that I got accepted into the Disney College Program for the Spring Quarter Advantage season!!!!

I was accepted into merchandise. Anyone have any tips or advice for this role? I've heard horror stories about when the cash register doesn't balance -so I'm a little freaked out!

Also, is anyone else doing the quarter program??? It's march-august, so I'll see all the other CPer's halfway through! good luck to everyone else and thanks for all the advice!!!

 

[Joanna71985]

Hi everyone, I am planning on doing the college program in the spring of 09. I have already begun to talk with my school about getting credit for the program, which is turning out to be pretty difficult. Anyways, I am trying to decide what role I should apply for. I think that I want either merchandise or attractions. Which of these involves more guest interaction? Has anyone done both? Which did you prefer?
Also, I am an event management major, so I hope to do an internship after completing the college program. Has anyone ever done a disney internship in the event management field??? Thanks!!!

Maybe I will see you there. I am planning on doing Spring 2009, since I am hoping to graduate in Dec 2008. Anyway, I have done merchandise (did it back in Spring 2005). Merchandise has a lot of guest interaction I can tell you that.

Hey guys! I just found out that I got accepted into the Disney College Program for the Spring Quarter Advantage season!!!!

I was accepted into merchandise. Anyone have any tips or advice for this role? I've heard horror stories about when the cash register doesn't balance -so I'm a little freaked out!

Also, is anyone else doing the quarter program??? It's march-august, so I'll see all the other CPer's halfway through! good luck to everyone else and thanks for all the advice!!!

Congrats! I have done merchandse before. It's really not that bad. You get a lot of training on how to work the registers.

 

[Sorahana]

I have another question, but I don't think any of you can answer it lol.

How fast do the dates fill up? Like arrival/departure dates? Because I'm just curious if by November my friend will still have all the choices. (I'm asking since she won't join the boards lol).

 

[Joanna71985]

I have another question, but I don't think any of you can answer it lol.

How fast do the dates fill up? Like arrival/departure dates? Because I'm just curious if by November my friend will still have all the choices. (I'm asking since she won't join the boards lol).

Yes. There should still be arrival dates left in November.

 

[TinkerbellLuvr7]

brittany!!!! haha nice username..so familiar haha

 

[Invisible_ears_82389]

Hey guys!!

I am applying the Spring for Fall 08, and I'm already completely fixating!! It is literally allllll I think about hehe. My top three choices for roles are Hospitality, Vacation Planner, and Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique!


For those who have been accepted: have you gotten your top choices for roles?

 

[Invisible_ears_82389]

Hey guys!!

I am applying the Spring for Fall 08, and I'm already completely fixating!! It is literally allllll I think about hehe. My top three choices for roles are Hospitality, Vacation Planner, and Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique!


For those who have been accepted: have you gotten your top choices for roles?

 

[TinkerbellLuvr7]

Hey guys!!

I am applying the Spring for Fall 08, and I'm already completely fixating!! It is literally allllll I think about hehe. My top three choices for roles are Hospitality, Vacation Planner, and Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique!


For those who have been accepted: have you gotten your top choices for roles?

BBB was my top choice but my recruiter was like very fixed on if i was "qualified" for the job since they only take about 10 CPs. But I am qualified and made sure she knew that and I got BBB, my first choice. My 2nd was character attendant which I'm also qualified for bc I did character escourts at our local amusement park and Hospitality was 3 and she said I would not get that bc I'm not a Business Major and I do not have hotel experience which I was okay with that.

Good luck!!!

 

[Joanna71985]

Hey guys!!

I am applying the Spring for Fall 08, and I'm already completely fixating!! It is literally allllll I think about hehe. My top three choices for roles are Hospitality, Vacation Planner, and Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique!


For those who have been accepted: have you gotten your top choices for roles?

Good luck!

 

[Invisible_ears_82389]

Thanks for the help.. I guess I didn't realize I needed previous hotel experience for hospitality. What about vacation planner - anyone who has worked that job, what qualifications does it take?

Emily