[vlogilvie]

I did the college program in Fall of 06 also. It was one of the best things I've done, and was a life changing experience for me. Now I'm a campus rep for the college program. If you have questions I'd be glad to answer them. Your daughter will have the time of her life. It is a lot of hard work, but the rewards are great. Tell her to take advantage of every opportuntity to learn and experience. The program is what you make of it, and there are so many opportunites.

[tink74]

A good friend of ours did the program last year. She loved it. She's now relocated to Orlando and is working at Planet Hollywood.

Tell your DD congratulations!

[MickeyMcFizzle]

Congratulations! Can't wait to hear all about it as it unfolds!

[Dana]

Congrats To Her!!

[angell1975]

Congratulations! She must be so excited. Keep us updated with the details!

[MissDisney]

Originally Posted by vlogilvie

I did the college program in Fall of 06 also. It was one of the best things I've done, and was a life changing experience for me. Now I'm a campus rep for the college program. If you have questions I'd be glad to answer them. Your daughter will have the time of her life. It is a lot of hard work, but the rewards are great. Tell her to take advantage of every opportuntity to learn and experience. The program is what you make of it, and there are so many opportunites.

Val! I would love to hear more details about the program, like all the opportunities you have to do cool stuff!

[WishIWasThere]

Congrats to her! I hope she has a good time and learns some..

[MJD]

Congratulations thats awesome you should be proud!

[nursepammi]

wow, what a wonderful experience, and how great will it look on her resume!! congrats!

[KarenWDWCP]

Congrats to your daughter! I did the program 7 years ago (wow, I can't believe it's been so long) and it was one of the best things I've ever done. The program has changed a lot since my CP, but I am sure your daughter will have the time of her life. I would do it again in a heartbeat if I could!

[faerie dust]

Originally Posted by vlogilvie

I did the college program in Fall of 06 also. It was one of the best things I've done, and was a life changing experience for me. Now I'm a campus rep for the college program. If you have questions I'd be glad to answer them. Your daughter will have the time of her life. It is a lot of hard work, but the rewards are great. Tell her to take advantage of every opportuntity to learn and experience. The program is what you make of it, and there are so many opportunites.

thanks so much i am proud of her she dropped out of college and jsut went back this year so she is a older then some of the kids. this has made it harder for her but she is doing great and she has wanted to do this for along time. any hints you can give me or her let me know. I know there is a list on the web site but is there anything not listed you found you needed. can i ship stuff down there she is flying down . I wnated to take the time and drive her but she wants to do this on her own.should i drive her down with the stuff it isnt a big hard ship to go to florida but we are already going in May or jUne for star wars and i wanted to save my vacation. that is so cool now you are helping kids have the same experience as you had. Im so excited for her. she will not have a car is that ok? the pay is low so how much do i need to plan on sending her for living expenses? thanks for the help. you can PM me is you want

[vlogilvie]

I left college too and then went back, so like your daughter I was older too. I'm also married, and my husband stayed behind in TN while I did the program. He was super supportive of me doing that because working for Disney was always my dream.
I think I may have apreciated the experience more than some because for me this was something I really wanted, and an exciting chance for me to change careers. I took classes through Disney University and attended as many learning opportunites as I could. They were great. I also used that time to network with leaders and managers.

The pay is not high, but for me I looked at this as opportunites not a money making venture. Hopefully that will come later! Any money you send her will be apreciated. They do take the rent out of your paycheck so whatever you clear is your income. You don't have to worry about paying bills. Walmart giftcards would be helpful too. She will fine without a car. They provide transportation anywhere you need to go. That is included in the rent. I took my car, but I found myself using the bus a lot. Saved me money on gas. Plus I met people on the bus.

Does she know what line of business she will be working in yet?

[softychik]

Yah! CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!

[KarenWDWCP]

faerie dust,

I flew down on my own with just my suitcases and what I could fit in them and my parents shipped me some other stuff later during the week of my arrival. It was really helpful to do it that way.

Plus, like Valerie said there is an enormous super Wal-Mart nearby where I bought other things that I needed. The apartment comes with all the dishes and basic cooking supplies you need and I'm not sure if they still provide you with bedding but they did on my program (my parents sent me some stuff anyway, I liked having my own sheets and blankets). Though you are not making much money at all, I was definitely able to get by on just my paycheck. With free park admission and merchandise and food discounts, I spent most of my free time and extra money on property anyway.

I also did not have car and though it would have been nice sometimes to have one, I was definitely able to survive without it.