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Originally Posted by dznygrl

Valerie you will have a great time! I considered doing the college program at one point, but bowed out because I never considered myself a partier. At the time, I don't think I had enough self-confidence or motivation to live in that kind of environment. I was just terrrrribly afraid of the peer pressure. I wanted to concentrate on working for Disney, and I was afraid I just wouldn't be able to do that in that kind of environment. That's why I took my chances out in Anaheim and hired on directly with Disneyland.

I'm still a normal "college age" now, but what I've learned in Life 101 has taught me a lot more than I'm sure some of those CP students have learned in school. So I feel like if I did the CP now, I would be able to concentrate on starting a career. I'm sure that you have the same kind of focus, motivation and maturity. I know you'll be able to enjoy yourself and make a lot of friends. You're a friendly person, and the fact that you CARE about this so much is a big deal! I betcha you'll find some kindred spirits in the program too.

In conclusion, if I dare say so, I imagine that some of those CPers will end up looking up to you. Because they may not have as much to show for their time as you do when the CP is over!

Thankyou so much! I hadn't thought of it that way. Having to work, learning to live on my own, and developing a strong work ethic has really helped me to take college so much more seriously now than when I was 19. I really feel like I am up to this. I am at a point in my life where I am I really ready to go after what I want. I have also learned to be more assertive as I get older. A few years ago it was a lot more difficult for me to stand up for myself, I'm getting better at that. Thank you for your encouraging words. I feel like I have met some nice people here at Mouse Buzz.