Not only am I an Alumni, I'm a Campus Rep

PVHNat · 02-03-2003

The College Program was probably one of the greatest times in my life, even though pay wasn't always good. The discounts were good when you could afford them. Since being back at school (I've been here for a year and half now), I've been looking for a way to feed my disney depression (first you're glad you left, then eventually, you miss it more than life itself). Now I am a campus representative. Basically, I'm a Cast Member who doesn't work on property. I get my discounts all back (Including my personal fav, FREE PARK ADMISSION!) and I can't wait to go back down there for a few days. I don't get paid to do this, but I get to encourage others to do the program for themselves and see what it's really all about. If anyone EVER wants to know anything about the program, don't be afraid to leave me a message here, cause I'm sure I can answer them all!

ilvminnie · 02-04-2003

Thanks sooo much! My DD is 17 & graduating this year & would love to do that sometime in the next couple of years. First, does she need to start checking it out like WAAAAY ahead of time?

PVHNat · 02-04-2003

Nah, she doesn't have to check it out way ahead of time. The semester before she decides to go, she needs to check out the website: www.wdwcollegeprogram.com. From there she can look up her school and find out the presentation date. She has to go to the presentation, otherwise she can't interview. They interview for Spring (5 month) and Spring Advantage (7 month) in Fall, and then the reverse in spring. I would recommend doing the program in the Spring. I did it during the fall, and it's really hard to be away during Thanksgiving and Christmas (especially since you're working!) Hope this helps....

ilvminnie · 02-04-2003

Thanks for the help. I'm sure we'll have more questions as she gets closer to actually doing it & exploring the whole thing.

Michael Darling · 02-04-2003

You do have to complete at least your first semester of college before setting out on the CP.

I was going to go to the info. session at my college until the woman at the info. table said (exact quote) "Jobs are available at all four theme parks: Epcot, MGM, Animal Kingdom and Disney World."

I laughed at her and walked away- after taking one of the pieces of candy that they had set out as bribes! ;)

PVHNat · 02-05-2003

What I have to say about the Disney World thing is, well, if you ask any cast member who has worked in the Magic Kingdom, most "guests" call it Disney World. When I worked there, I remember talking to a few guests who told me, "well, today we're doing Disney World and tomorrow we're going to Epcot." Like Epcot wasn't part of Disney World or something.

But you're right you do have to finish one semester because you need at least a 2.0 GPA, which isn't that hard.

And I think who ever you talked to, or heard, say that comment was probably goofing around...cause I know that we make our own little jokes when we're trying to sell people on the program. Such as we tell them to get used to the phrase, "My Friday."

But Jobs are available in all the Parks, Resorts, and all through out property. :-D

ilvminnie · 02-05-2003

You know, I've heard people refer to MK as "DisneyWorld," but didn't realize it was such a common occurance. Weird.

PVHNat · 02-06-2003

I think its a common occurance b/c when some guests get there, they just lose all common sense. But not all guests!!

yesdisneyfool · 04-01-2003

PVHnat, What is the youngest age DD will be 18 when finished first semester or is it simply completing your first semester and do they recruit in New Orleans, LA.

Can you request a location or resort. We are DVC members and LOVE OKW. DD can't wait until it's her turn.

PVHNat · 04-01-2003

Here's what I know. You have to be at least through your first semester of your freshman year. So you can't start looking at the program until Spring of that year. (Which recruits for fall.) You can't ask for a location, they just put you were you are needed, so sometimes things are great and sometimes they are not. I'm not sure what areas of LA they recruit in, though I made a lot of friends from LSU, so I know they at least recruit in the state. If you want more information, go to http://www.wdwcollegeprogram.com

bhelms · 04-08-2003

PVHnat
Do they have anything available for those of us who may be looking for a career change. I am 34, married, working as a Network Administrator, have a 4 year degree in Hospitality, and want to work at WDW. Any thoughts?

Thanks
:)
Bryant

DisneyAnne · 04-08-2003

Welcome to DC bhelms........:)

You may want to check out one of my favorite links to see what is available. I check it frequently in hope of finding something for hubby and myself....so far, no luck, but I haven't given up...:D

Disney Careers

DisneyAnne · 04-08-2003

You may also want to try this one for more info:

Disney Jobs

hkeenan1979 · 04-08-2003

I've wanted to do the CP ever since I heard about it back in 1993. I am FINALLY getting my chance to go down there on August 18th!

~heather

PVHNat · 04-08-2003

Hey Congrats!!! Hope you have a blast down there (you will!), if you have any questions, don't be hesitant to ask!!!

02-03-2003	#1 (permalink)
PVHNat Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 323	Not only am I an Alumni, I'm a Campus Rep The College Program was probably one of the greatest times in my life, even though pay wasn't always good. The discounts were good when you could afford them. Since being back at school (I've been here for a year and half now), I've been looking for a way to feed my disney depression (first you're glad you left, then eventually, you miss it more than life itself). Now I am a campus representative. Basically, I'm a Cast Member who doesn't work on property. I get my discounts all back (Including my personal fav, FREE PARK ADMISSION!) and I can't wait to go back down there for a few days. I don't get paid to do this, but I get to encourage others to do the program for themselves and see what it's really all about. If anyone EVER wants to know anything about the program, don't be afraid to leave me a message here, cause I'm sure I can answer them all!

02-04-2003	#2 (permalink)
ilvminnie House of Mouse Hostess Join Date: May 2002 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 2,445	Thanks sooo much! My DD is 17 & graduating this year & would love to do that sometime in the next couple of years. First, does she need to start checking it out like WAAAAY ahead of time? __________________ I WISH I WAS IN DISNEYWORLD NOW!!!

02-04-2003	#4 (permalink)
ilvminnie House of Mouse Hostess Join Date: May 2002 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 2,445	Thanks for the help. I'm sure we'll have more questions as she gets closer to actually doing it & exploring the whole thing. __________________ I WISH I WAS IN DISNEYWORLD NOW!!!

02-04-2003	#5 (permalink)
Michael Darling Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Right Behind You Posts: 435	You do have to complete at least your first semester of college before setting out on the CP. I was going to go to the info. session at my college until the woman at the info. table said (exact quote) "Jobs are available at all four theme parks: Epcot, MGM, Animal Kingdom and Disney World." I laughed at her and walked away- after taking one of the pieces of candy that they had set out as bribes! ;) __________________ - "Michael Darling":) a.k.a. John The "caps lock" light scares me, and the "Shift" key is my best friend.

02-05-2003	#7 (permalink)
ilvminnie House of Mouse Hostess Join Date: May 2002 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 2,445	You know, I've heard people refer to MK as "DisneyWorld," but didn't realize it was such a common occurance. Weird. __________________ I WISH I WAS IN DISNEYWORLD NOW!!!

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02-04-2003	#3 (permalink)
PVHNat Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 323	Nah, she doesn't have to check it out way ahead of time. The semester before she decides to go, she needs to check out the website: www.wdwcollegeprogram.com. From there she can look up her school and find out the presentation date. She has to go to the presentation, otherwise she can't interview. They interview for Spring (5 month) and Spring Advantage (7 month) in Fall, and then the reverse in spring. I would recommend doing the program in the Spring. I did it during the fall, and it's really hard to be away during Thanksgiving and Christmas (especially since you're working!) Hope this helps....

02-05-2003	#6 (permalink)
PVHNat Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 323	What I have to say about the Disney World thing is, well, if you ask any cast member who has worked in the Magic Kingdom, most "guests" call it Disney World. When I worked there, I remember talking to a few guests who told me, "well, today we're doing Disney World and tomorrow we're going to Epcot." Like Epcot wasn't part of Disney World or something. But you're right you do have to finish one semester because you need at least a 2.0 GPA, which isn't that hard. And I think who ever you talked to, or heard, say that comment was probably goofing around...cause I know that we make our own little jokes when we're trying to sell people on the program. Such as we tell them to get used to the phrase, "My Friday." But Jobs are available in all the Parks, Resorts, and all through out property. :-D

02-06-2003	#8 (permalink)
PVHNat Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 323	I think its a common occurance b/c when some guests get there, they just lose all common sense. But not all guests!!

04-01-2003	#9 (permalink)
yesdisneyfool Junior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Southern Louisiana Posts: 29	PVHnat, What is the youngest age DD will be 18 when finished first semester or is it simply completing your first semester and do they recruit in New Orleans, LA. Can you request a location or resort. We are DVC members and LOVE OKW. DD can't wait until it's her turn. __________________

04-01-2003	#10 (permalink)
PVHNat Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 323	Here's what I know. You have to be at least through your first semester of your freshman year. So you can't start looking at the program until Spring of that year. (Which recruits for fall.) You can't ask for a location, they just put you were you are needed, so sometimes things are great and sometimes they are not. I'm not sure what areas of LA they recruit in, though I made a lot of friends from LSU, so I know they at least recruit in the state. If you want more information, go to http://www.wdwcollegeprogram.com __________________ ~Natalie~ Visiting Disney World since 1985!

04-08-2003	#11 (permalink)
bhelms Baby MouseBuzzer Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 1	My question is this.... PVHnat Do they have anything available for those of us who may be looking for a career change. I am 34, married, working as a Network Administrator, have a 4 year degree in Hospitality, and want to work at WDW. Any thoughts? Thanks :) Bryant

04-08-2003	#12 (permalink)
DisneyAnne Palmetto Pixie Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 2,148	Welcome to DC bhelms........:) You may want to check out one of my favorite links to see what is available. I check it frequently in hope of finding something for hubby and myself....so far, no luck, but I haven't given up...:D Disney Careers __________________

04-08-2003	#13 (permalink)
DisneyAnne Palmetto Pixie Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 2,148	You may also want to try this one for more info: Disney Jobs __________________

04-08-2003	#14 (permalink)
hkeenan1979 Junior Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: South Dakota Posts: 18	wdwcp I've wanted to do the CP ever since I heard about it back in 1993. I am FINALLY getting my chance to go down there on August 18th! ~heather __________________ Por favor mantengase alejado de las puertas!

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PVHNat Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 323	Hey Congrats!!! Hope you have a blast down there (you will!), if you have any questions, don't be hesitant to ask!!! __________________ ~Natalie~ Visiting Disney World since 1985!