The Official Fall/Fall Advantage 2010 Thread!

[BabyPiglet]

Lamee. I'm sure everything will work out in the end though.

The same thing happened to me, and no doubt I'll have to go through it again. I saw my advisor, who sent me to career services, who kind of didn't know anything about the program and he told me to see my advisor. Big giant stressful circle.

 

[MaryPoppins86]

the two of you are making the process for talking to your advisors and career services sound like fun. i can't wait to see what my school will put me through.

 

[Disney_Lover06]

I just wanted to let you know that the comments on your blog aren't working! I've tried to comment a couple times and they don't show up!

Thanks for letting me know! I fixed it!

 

[QueenofPrideRock]

the two of you are making the process for talking to your advisors and career services sound like fun. i can't wait to see what my school will put me through.

that's why i started now... i had a hunch this might happen.

 

[Amanda08]

Those of you having issues with your schools...I'm in the same boat. I tried talking to someone in Career Services...she didn't know much, told me to talk to my advisor...my advisor was a pain (practically trying to talk me out of it and doing an internship for my major instead. ), she didn't know much about it either...and told me to talk to Career Services! I told her I was just on the phone with them and they couldn't help me....ugh.
I simply decided I would just wait to see if I even get accepted or not, and THEN I'd deal with them.

 

[ltwentyone]

I'm pretty sure if I get accepted I wont even worry about the hassle of talking with an advisor. My school wont give me credit for it, and even if they did it wouldn't matter because I still would have to take all the required classes. And I already have enough electives.

Unless Disney requires permission from school... I don't really know how that works. I know we have to be a student to participate. But do we actually have to work with our school?

 

[!!!Khriz Love WDW!!!]

I want to eat in each world and in a single day when He goes to Epcot World Showcase if I get into the CP who wants to join? lol

 

[stephanie621]

disney does require information from your school and you will have to meet with an advisor. i was accepted for spring 09 and could be there right now but i declined =( but i decided id reapply and go in the spring instead.

here is a part of an email i got from disney i hope it helps answer some questions:

Now that you have been offered this internship, there is paperwork for you to complete and meetings that you are required to attend…

First, starting today, there is a packet of information for you to pick up in the Job Resource Center, S202. When you come to our front desk, let them know that you are a new Disney student and that you have a packet to pick up and complete. When you pick up your packet, you should also make arrangements with the front desk to meet with a JRC Specialist for your required individual meeting. These meetings will be 30-minutes in length and are offered on October 30.

Second, there will be a mandatory Offer Session on Tuesday, November 17th from 6-7:30 pm. Family members are invited to attend this session. This meeting is a wonderful opportunity to learn the ins and outs of the Disney Internship now that you have received an offer, to have your questions answered, and to meet with the Disney Recruiter. This meeting will occur in Building T.

Third, when you accept your offer, you will receive information on the Bon Voyage session to be held on Wednesday, December 2, 2009 from 3:30 – 5 pm. This will be an opportunity for you to meet the other students going to Disney, set up car pools, etc. as well as ask those last burning questions to the Disney Campus Representatives about the experience. Yes, there will be free food at this session.

Fourth, you are also required to meet with an Academic Advisor
etc...

again, i hope this helps!

 

[kmg148]

disney does require information from your school and you will have to meet with an advisor. i was accepted for spring 09 and could be there right now but i declined =( but i decided id reapply and go in the spring instead.

here is a part of an email i got from disney i hope it helps answer some questions:

Now that you have been offered this internship, there is paperwork for you to complete and meetings that you are required to attend…

First, starting today, there is a packet of information for you to pick up in the Job Resource Center, S202. When you come to our front desk, let them know that you are a new Disney student and that you have a packet to pick up and complete. When you pick up your packet, you should also make arrangements with the front desk to meet with a JRC Specialist for your required individual meeting. These meetings will be 30-minutes in length and are offered on October 30.

Second, there will be a mandatory Offer Session on Tuesday, November 17th from 6-7:30 pm. Family members are invited to attend this session. This meeting is a wonderful opportunity to learn the ins and outs of the Disney Internship now that you have received an offer, to have your questions answered, and to meet with the Disney Recruiter. This meeting will occur in Building T.

Third, when you accept your offer, you will receive information on the Bon Voyage session to be held on Wednesday, December 2, 2009 from 3:30 – 5 pm. This will be an opportunity for you to meet the other students going to Disney, set up car pools, etc. as well as ask those last burning questions to the Disney Campus Representatives about the experience. Yes, there will be free food at this session.

Fourth, you are also required to meet with an Academic Advisor
etc...

again, i hope this helps!

It sounds like this is a message from your Campus Reps/Recruiter.

Some schools do have requirements you must follow if you want to receive credit/live off campus for the semester. I did not receive an e-mail like this. I had to figure out everything on my own.

When you apply for the program, it says that you must fulfill any school requirements to participate. Some schools do not have any requirements.

Hopefully this makes sense. Your school doesn't technically need to be involved. Think about the people that don't receive credit and have to withdraw and reapply to come back and those who are graduating!

 

[Amanda08]

Yeah, I think it depends on your school. I think it might also depend on the number of people at your school that are doing the program. For example, at my school, we don't have a Disney campus rep (unfortunately), so I have to run around trying to figure it all out myself. Also, I'm pretty sure I'll be the only one applying from my school. lol So it wouldn't make sense to have any special meetings when I'd be the only one attending. haha

 

[Ylushi]

It does depend on the school. Mine knows nothing of the program and didn't seem to even care. So I wouldn't get credits but I wouldn't have to mess with anything at school.

 

[groundhog_86]

I want to eat in each world and in a single day when He goes to Epcot World Showcase if I get into the CP who wants to join? lol

I'll do it!!! And I want to have a beer from every world..lol. I don't know if I am applying for fall or fall advantage. My boss asked if I would stay on through summer. *ponders*

 

[BabyPiglet]

I want to eat in each world and in a single day when He goes to Epcot World Showcase if I get into the CP who wants to join? lol

Me! We tried this once in my family, and trust me, if takes some practice. You have to each something very light in each pavilion, otherwise you will have a serioussss tummy ache.

But I definitely want to eat at all the full service WS restaurants, but obviously not in one day.

 

[ltwentyone]

Thanks for the school information everyone. I'm not exactly sure how to even find out if my school sponsors this (or if we even ahve a campus representative). Guess it will be fun figuring it all out on my own. haha!

 

[kmg148]

Thanks for the school information everyone. I'm not exactly sure how to even find out if my school sponsors this (or if we even ahve a campus representative). Guess it will be fun figuring it all out on my own. haha!

If there is a presentation at your school and you see flyers around there is a good chance you have at least one campus rep!

 

[groundhog_86]

Im a little confused about extensions... I have read that some people apply for extensions for the spring program. Is this possible for the fall program. For example, when January hits and I decide that it is not time for me to leave, can I stay longer?

 

[kmg148]

Im a little confused about extensions... I have read that some people apply for extensions for the spring program. Is this possible for the fall program. For example, when January hits and I decide that it is not time for me to leave, can I stay longer?

Yes, it is the same process.

 

[groundhog_86]

Thanks!! Is it a hard process to complete? Do they post ahead of time when the deadlines are?

 

[kmg148]

Thanks!! Is it a hard process to complete? Do they post ahead of time when the deadlines are?

No. It is posted on the the Hub and your location should let you know (and you'll get e-mails) and you will hear it from other CPs. You can request to stay in the same location or request a different role. Not all roles are available due to some necessary trainings, but the popular ones are (attractions, food and beverage.) Just make sure you have a good record card.

 

[Joanna71985]

I want to eat in each world and in a single day when He goes to Epcot World Showcase if I get into the CP who wants to join? lol

I'm in!

I wonder if they people who originally posted in this thread are still planning to apply?

I sure am (well, extending at least).

me three! Gosh darn it! Who's looking toward attractions? I thought I might apply for those and maybe a photographer. Maybe a character assistant. Do you have to audition for a character assistant (or whatever they call it. I forget...)?

I'm going to stick with attractions, I'm almost positive (I love the location I'm currently in). If not attractions, then I'm going to try to go back to character attendant again.