The Official Spring 2010 PI Thread

[Mari110]

Yes, you will hear something either way. If you don't get the internship, you will get a rejection email, at least you are supposed to and most have in the past, unless there were extenuating circumstances .

it wouldn't be in the spam part of the e-mails right??.. i'm worried cuz i have yet to hear anything, and nov. 16th is right around the corner!

 

[JessRawls]

not if you have gotten other emails from @disney.com!

 

[stephshine]

it wouldn't be in the spam part of the e-mails right??.. i'm worried cuz i have yet to hear anything, and nov. 16th is right around the corner!

you could check your spam just in case, but i doubt they are in there....its just a looooooooong process....or at least it feels like it.

last time I did a PI I applied for 3 positions....I got my rejection email from the 1st one shortly after my interview (most awkward interview of my life...my brain was just not on!) then I got called for an interview for another one at the last minute, and I got the call that I was accepted two hours after my interview. I didn't get my rejection email for the last position until about 3 weeks before the internships started.

so you may not hear anything about being rejected until closer to the end of the recruiting season. i think even after all the decisions are made if you were high up in the running they may hold your info in the event someone who was selected drops out.

when i was down there i had a closer look at the recruiting process and there's just a lot more that goes into it than one might imagine...they make decision deadlines to keep everything on track, but that does not 100% mean everything will be set by then. patience is key....try not to be too worried or distraught...making backup plans always helps pass the time ...just wait it out and what's meant to be will happen.

best of luck!!!

 

[stephshine]

not if you have gotten other emails from @disney.com!

ha jessica your answer is so much easier...p.s. when is there ever an occasion for this....?!?! these things are silly.

 

[bigtex]

Gotta love that they call it non-wellness housing. It makes me feel like im quarantined. Preety pshyched.

 

[Oh_Our_Hearts]

speaking of wellness/non-wellness... will anyone be stuck in wellness with me?

 

[NOVAngler5]

are most of you PIs just living in the disney sponsored housing? I'm about to give up the roommate search and just go disney sponsored although I haven't heard many good things about it, and its more expensive

 

[Dee/Belle]

are most of you PIs just living in the disney sponsored housing? I'm about to give up the roommate search and just go disney sponsored although I haven't heard many good things about it, and its more expensive

Do you mean Patterson is more expensive? I don't think so at all. I lived in a 2BR on my CP and we paid $99 per week for everything. Looking for apartments now, it's going to be about $600 per month once all is said and done with internet, water, electric, tv, etc.

I would live in Patterson again in a heartbeat but I'm bringing my dog with me. There are a lot of people who still haven't heard about PI's so I wouldn't give up hope yet. I already have a roommate, so I can't talk, but I would hold out a bit before you revert to Disney housing. Who wants to live with CP's anyway I'm kidding but in all reality, it's like CP's living with full-timers. Disconnect.

 

[NOVAngler5]

Well Patterson (or wherever there putting PIs this spring semester) is $127/week. So $127 * 4 = $508. The apartment complex I'm looking at is $1,450 for a 3 BR, which comes to $483.33 but we'll call it $485, with all utilities included. So yea seems like it'll be cheaper to live elsewhere not to mention getting your own room. But then again with Patterson you don't have to deal with all this roommate searching, so I may be going with that anyhow.

 

[Berlioz70]

Well Patterson (or wherever there putting PIs this spring semester) is $127/week. So $127 * 4 = $508. The apartment complex I'm looking at is $1,450 for a 3 BR, which comes to $483.33 but we'll call it $485, with all utilities included. So yea seems like it'll be cheaper to live elsewhere not to mention getting your own room. But then again with Patterson you don't have to deal with all this roommate searching, so I may be going with that anyhow.

I personally lived off site during my PI - but wanted to mention a couple more things. Part of the cost of Patterson are all of the social events, networking activities, and discounted activities at other Orlando area attractions. Unfortunately, you need a housing id to access all of these things so I was unable to participate. I was able to talk my way into one of the networking events, but I was seriously at security at Chatham for 10 minutes - luckily I was taking a class so I was able to show that pass which eventually got me in.

So keep in mind that those extra costs do go somewhere, you just have to decide if those are things you want to participate in.

 

[NOVAngler5]

Great point, I hadn't really taken that into consideration...anyone who has lived in Disney Sponsored housing have anything to say about the programs/activities that they have for you?

 

[chris89]

Great point, I hadn't really taken that into consideration...anyone who has lived in Disney Sponsored housing have anything to say about the programs/activities that they have for you?

They are a lot of fun when you can go but they were always hard to go to because I worked during most of the events.

 

[Mickey Media]

Great point, I hadn't really taken that into consideration...anyone who has lived in Disney Sponsored housing have anything to say about the programs/activities that they have for you?

I worked at the Housing office as an event planning intern. the events are amazing they always include Free food!!! and most likely giveaways too!!

I am still waiting to hear on my PI's not giving up hope though because the first PI that I did I was the first one to interview and the last one out of our group of interns to receive the magical phone call!

I applied for Guest Relations, College Recruiting and Services for Guests with Disabilities.

I am graduating in 5 weeks with a degree in Professional Communications. and If I don't get a PI I'm headed back to school to get a certificate in Web/Graphic design. Hoping by fall I can have a nice portfolio for Communications planning internship...

good luck to all!!

 

[Jrager]

I worked at the Housing office as an event planning intern. the events are amazing they always include Free food!!! and most likely giveaways too!!

I am still waiting to hear on my PI's not giving up hope though because the first PI that I did I was the first one to interview and the last one out of our group of interns to receive the magical phone call!

I applied for Guest Relations, College Recruiting and Services for Guests with Disabilities.

I am graduating in 5 weeks with a degree in Professional Communications. and If I don't get a PI I'm headed back to school to get a certificate in Web/Graphic design. Hoping by fall I can have a nice portfolio for Communications planning internship...

good luck to all!!

Did you have a second interview or heard anything for Services for Guests with Disabilities?

 

[erockey]

are most of you PIs just living in the disney sponsored housing? I'm about to give up the roommate search and just go disney sponsored although I haven't heard many good things about it, and its more expensive

I got the Plant Science PI at Epcot, and I'm looking for a roommate. I don't want to resort to Disney housing either. Anyone who's interested in colaborating, let me know!
-Emily Rockey
feel free to facebook me as well.

 

[lotrgal]

hello, my name is Anastacia Davis and I just received the vet hospital internship! I'm super excited but I am not sure I want to do sponsored housing because of the reviews I've seen. Any other females interested in finding a place with me feel free to facebook me . I'm overall laid back and easy going. I like to have fun a lot but also keep things clean. If interested message me and I would love to show you some of the great 2, 3, 4 bd condos I've found for much cheaper than disney housing, and you get your own room! thanks!

 

[DsnyGrl05]

Well its the 16th!! Good luck everyone, lets hope for some good news today!!

 

[JessRawls]

GOOD LUCK GOOD LUCK GOOD LUCK!!! happy 11/16!!!!

 

[0pixiedust0]

Mine was actually just the assessment so I am actually unsure! goodness!! waiting for more good news! Good luck to everyone!!

 

[sneekypeeks]

I just called to see what I could find out. The lady said by November 28th. Maybe the 16th was just for the Alumni PI's?

Good luck those still waiting, I really hope that chick was wrong.

Congrats to those finding out!