Sirwalterraleigh
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Wouldn’t make sense for them NOT to do that
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News Disney College Program begins again
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Giss Neric
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I mean they just built an enormous housing complex for DCP/CMs so they need to utilize it as soon as possible.
Would be very interesting to know if that was directly related to that questions or if this was always part of the plans.
And there are a ton of businesses in that area that are goring to be opening fairly soon that will depend on the student population. There are a lot of factors that are going into this restart.
Surferboy567
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I was one of those who was offered a program, and accepted it before COVID.
ToTBellHop
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Offered a program for this summer?
Surferboy567
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No, FA back in 2020. I’m in a different place right now not sure if it makes much sense for me to re-apply.
Stupido
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This is great news. As a former College Programer, the CP really adds such a different level of Magic to the parks for me. It's such a life changing journey, and I'm so happy to hear that it's picking back up. Good luck to all those who apply, you have no idea what you're in for, but get ready for an incredible journey.
The Aracuan Bird
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As was I.
mm52200
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With never ending blockouts, all time low cast morale, guests being the worst they’ve ever been, reduced offerings, and more I wouldn’t count on it being that same experience for them currently...
DznyGrlSD
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this. You couldn't bribe me to be a CP...or a CM...until masks go away. It's getting worse and worse every day for CMs and guest entitlement is at an all-time high.
GymLeaderPhil
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Crap, we need cheap, overly enthusiastic kids to work in the heat and direct sunlight labor as fast as possible so we can justify the cost of the mostly empty company housing complex we just built.
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Sirwalterraleigh
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mm52200
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Yup. They’re in for a rude awakening.
Sirwalterraleigh
Premium Member
don’t think it’s as bad as you’re making it out to be.
Stupido
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well, I think I remember a pretty wise man once saying “The flower that blooms in adversity is the most rare and beautiful of all.”
sure, any CP is going to have a very unique experience right now, but that doesn’t mean all the magic has dried up. The college program is hard. You’re (usually) outside in the Florida heat, working 14 hours a day doing some form of strenuous labor. There’s no denying that it’s a job first and foremost. Hell, several people quit when I was down just because they couldn't handle what was being asked of them.
however, about 80% of my fellow college programmers all seemed to be looking for something, outside of Disney. They craved adventure, a break from their regular lives, a new frontier. My personal college program helped me accept the death of a very close friend, and step into my identity as an openly gay man. Sure times have changed a lot in the 11 years since I’ve worked at good ole Rat World, but I’ve personally seen so many people find who they’re meant to be through this program. I learned what it meant to be a true friend in my Disney Days, and I've never looked back. The connections we made through this experience will always be the brightest highlight for me.
perspective is everything. Sure, people will be let down by the limitations on the program right now, and some might feel like it’s not worth it at all. but those people who truly open themselves up to the program will find something magical waiting. The artificial vanilla scent of Main Street and unlimited fast passes aren't the real magic behind the college program at all.
mm52200
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Do you work there currently?
Smiley/OCD
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I will say this (FWIW), my oldest DD was in the CP about 3 years ago...she was mostly outdoors and absolutely loved it. She also made some long term friends from across the country that she remains in touch with. We have a family on our block whose daughter ended up doing 3 "tours of duty" with the CP, was hired FT and is now in a supervisory position with the Mouse...I guess it's all what you like and love.
Sirwalterraleigh
Premium Member
absolutely not...but why are you assuming it’s terrible?
I think it’s probably comparable to working outside last summer...which I had the pleasure of doing sometimes.
I was there for a week recently and didn’t experience anything that was deal breaking. Remember many of the “standard” employees who aren’t 21 did this last summer as well.
and I’ve been there, done that, managed that as far as the CP goes...so I’m not debating theory so much here.