College Program Questions Thread Pt 2

[TinkerbellLuvr7]

For the week of Thanksgiving, I had one day off.

The week before Christmas, I had several days off, but I think that was because I gave some of my shifts away.

The week of Christmas, on my original schedule I got the 27th off, but then I gave away two of my shifts.

you're able to give shifts away?? I thought as CPs you could only have 2 days off a week, no more than that? Or do you mean you gave them away like fri, sat, sun, mon?? We were told that you were unable to give away more than 2 days of shifts a week bc we can only have off 2 days a week. Maybe I understood them wrong??? You need to make sure you are working enough to pay rent, that is why they want you working...boo!!!

 

[TinkerbellLuvr7]

I have a question about work hours? What is a typical shift like? If you typically work 5 days a week and average about 30 hours/week, are shifts usually 6 hours long? And are there typical "shift times" like open-1 or 5-close, 1-7, ect. I'm just so curious about what a typical day would be like...
Thankyou!!!!

I work at BBB at MK. Here are our typical hours:

7:30-1:30
7:30-8:00 or 8:15
1:15-8
9:15am-5:45pm

We are open an hour extra on party nights so we close at 8 and we are out of there by 8:30 or 8:45 so it's not bad at all but very hard to get into BBB. My roommates so far in other jobs have had great hours and if they have EMH they don't go in till 5 or 6pm and work till after midnight

 

[Sehsun]

you're able to give shifts away?? I thought as CPs you could only have 2 days off a week, no more than that? Or do you mean you gave them away like fri, sat, sun, mon?? We were told that you were unable to give away more than 2 days of shifts a week bc we can only have off 2 days a week. Maybe I understood them wrong??? You need to make sure you are working enough to pay rent, that is why they want you working...boo!!!

Yes, I was able to give shifts away to other people (in the same role). I am not sure if there is a rule that CPs need to work a certain number of days a week, but I agree that it would make sense so that we could cover rent. Even with the shifts I gave away, I was able to cover rent (although the paycheck was pretty low).

 

[CelticBelle]

Hi I really want to do the fall program and am anxious to apply, but I'm having a problem figuring out how to get units for school. I'm a science major so it's not really an internship for me. I go to university of california Davis. If anyone else is from a UC and could tell me how they did it. I'm wondering how everyone is able to get credit and go. If you could give me an example it would be great. I need to keep my financial aid so this is a big issue for me.

 

[Dee/Belle]

Hi I really want to do the fall program and am anxious to apply, but I'm having a problem figuring out how to get units for school. I'm a science major so it's not really an internship for me. I go to university of california Davis. If anyone else is from a UC and could tell me how they did it. I'm wondering how everyone is able to get credit and go. If you could give me an example it would be great. I need to keep my financial aid so this is a big issue for me.

The best thing you can do is go talk to your advisor or contact one of your campus reps. I know that where I go to school, I can't get credit for the program, but I CAN keep my full-time student status, therefore keeping my financial aid and scholarships. It all depends on your school and maybe what classes you would take at Disney. I am planning on taking an online course while I'm down there just so I don't "totally play every day" my whole time down there (as my Mum says)

 

[Joanna71985]

So I am really wanting to apply for the Fall-Advantage program. The program doesn't come to my school until early April, but there is on just about 3 hours away in a couple of weeks. Is it better to take that drive and go there? Or should I just apply online?

This is just me, but I would do the E-Presentation (unless you feel comfortable driving that long). Both presentations have the same info, and both have good acceptance rates. The only main difference is that the school presentation has the recruiter and alumni there (usually).

I was scheduled to work at Town Square both on NYE and January 1st (my birthday) as well! My hours were 6:00 AM to 3:30 PM on NYE and 8:00 AM to 3:42 PM on the 1st. So even though I could not get the 1st off, I was happy because I had the night off to go out to eat.

Me too. I was soooo happy not having to work super-late those nights. It was great.

I have a question about work hours? What is a typical shift like? If you typically work 5 days a week and average about 30 hours/week, are shifts usually 6 hours long? And are there typical "shift times" like open-1 or 5-close, 1-7, ect. I'm just so curious about what a typical day would be like...
Thankyou!!!!

It depends on your location/role. These were mine:
*For merchandise I just about always closed. So I started work somewhere around 4-5:30 pm, and worked til closing. This could be as early as 10-11pm, or as late as 3am (darn EMHs).

*For character attendant I had a bunch of different shifts. There were opening shifts (which were more likely, as most characters are out in the morning/afternoon) which were something like 9-4/5. Then there were late afternoon/evening shifts (which were usually in Toontown or character dining). This would be something like 2pm to 10pm.

*For custodial there were 2 different shifts- opening and closing. Opening was 6am to 1 or 3 pm, and then closing was 3pm to close.

you're able to give shifts away?? I thought as CPs you could only have 2 days off a week, no more than that? Or do you mean you gave them away like fri, sat, sun, mon?? We were told that you were unable to give away more than 2 days of shifts a week bc we can only have off 2 days a week. Maybe I understood them wrong??? You need to make sure you are working enough to pay rent, that is why they want you working...boo!!!

Oh yeah, you can give shifts away. Usually the most I had off was 3 days.

 

[mpedro18]

I finished my phone interview, and I think it would preety good. I couldnt hear at times, so she had to repeat things, and I did pause at times. But the lady was really nice, and when I told her my favorite rides she seemed really happy, and kind of laughed. And at the end she said thank you very much for taking your time with us. I hope I get accepted.


Anyways when she gave me the address she said it kind of fast, so I wanted to make sure I have the right address.

WDW college recruiting
Attention E-Presentation coordination
P.O Box 10090
Lake Buena Vista Fl, 328030

Also how long does it take to receive the letter, if you got accepted or not.

Thank you, sorry for asking so much lol

 

[Joanna71985]

I finished my phone interview, and I think it would preety good. I couldnt hear at times, so she had to repeat things, and I did pause at times. But the lady was really nice, and when I told her my favorite rides she seemed really happy, and kind of laughed. And at the end she said thank you very much for taking your time with us. I hope I get accepted.


Anyways when she gave me the address she said it kind of fast, so I wanted to make sure I have the right address.

WDW college recruiting
Attention E-Presentation coordination
P.O Box 10090
Lake Buena Vista Fl, 328030

Also how long does it take to receive the letter, if you got accepted or not.

Thank you, sorry for asking so much lol

Hi there! Welcome to the DIS.

It differs for the letter, but usually is around 2- 2 1/2 weeks. Good luck!

 

[Sehsun]

mpedro18, Sounds like your interview went well!

Here is the address to send the application to.

Yup, it varies for the letter. I was told to expect a letter within 3 weeks, but since I had to attend an audition for my first choice (Entertainment), I did not get my letter till after the audition.

 

[Invisible_ears_82389]

Had my phone interview yesterday, and I think it went pretty well

We will see in a couple of weeks!

My question is, how long do I have to accept if I get in? I may have to wait a few weeks or more after getting my letter to say for sure if I'm going. I'm an RA, and I won't know for a while whether or not they will allow me to do half-year status next year for the disney program. and I really can't afford to go here without my job!! hah.

Thanks for all your help!!

 

[Joanna71985]

Had my phone interview yesterday, and I think it went pretty well

We will see in a couple of weeks!

My question is, how long do I have to accept if I get in? I may have to wait a few weeks or more after getting my letter to say for sure if I'm going. I'm an RA, and I won't know for a while whether or not they will allow me to do half-year status next year for the disney program. and I really can't afford to go here without my job!! hah.

Thanks for all your help!!

You have up to 2 weeks to accept/decline your offer.

 

[mpedro18]

thanks so much, I hope it doesnt take that long to send the letter from massachusetts to Florida.

 

[Mrs.CptnJackSparrow]

Yup, it varies for the letter. I was told to expect a letter within 3 weeks, but since I had to attend an audition for my first choice (Entertainment), I did not get my letter till after the audition.

so i wont get a letter till after the audition? My interviewer said that it was possible to get a letter before with acceptance except the role would say "pending." is that unlikely? i mean i did inteview super early...

 

[Joanna71985]

so i wont get a letter till after the audition? My interviewer said that it was possible to get a letter before with acceptance except the role would say "pending." is that unlikely? i mean i did inteview super early...

Yes, that's true. When I auditioned back in 2006, I just received an email before stating that my status was "pending". I didn't get a letter for almost 3 weeks after the audition for character attendant. It doesn't matter how early you apply either. When I applied, I applied the first week in Feb, my audition turned out to be March 30 (so almost 2 months of waiting there) and then the almost 3 weeks after for the letter.

 

[Mrs.CptnJackSparrow]

Yes, that's true. When I auditioned back in 2006, I just received an email before stating that my status was "pending". I didn't get a letter for almost 3 weeks after the audition for character attendant. It doesn't matter how early you apply either. When I applied, I applied the first week in Feb, my audition turned out to be March 30 (so almost 2 months of waiting there) and then the almost 3 weeks after for the letter.

that sucks because my interviewer made it seemed that i would get a letter in 2 to 3 weeks and it would say pending. sigh... i guess i've got a TON of waiting to do

 

[Dee/Belle]

I have a question about roomie notification. If you want to do it, do you have to know who you want to room with (say someone you met here on on facebook...not through Disney's pairing) before you accept? Thank you!

 

[Joanna71985]

I have a question about roomie notification. If you want to do it, do you have to know who you want to room with (say someone you met here on on facebook...not through Disney's pairing) before you accept? Thank you!

I am not positive, but I don't think so. The only qualification is that you and the roomie both have to have the same dates (check in/check out dates).

 

[Dee/Belle]

So you can say you want to live with person A at a later date after you accept? Thanks, Joanna. How did I know you'd be the first to respond

 

[Joanna71985]

So you can say you want to live with person A at a later date after you accept? Thanks, Joanna. How did I know you'd be the first to respond

No problem.

 

[Invisible_ears_82389]

I just wanted to thank everyone on this board for being so helpful. I read this, like, everyday and it has really answered all my questions about CP. Hoping for the best!! My letter should be coming in the next couple of weeks.

Anyone else from fall 08.. where are you from? Feel free to IM me EmilyMarieC823 Good luck to all!