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Regrets of My Disney College Program + Advice |
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 18 ส.ค. 2024
- There were some things I regretted about my Disney College Program, so I created an #EverAfterExperience video to hopefully help you out so you can learn from my mistakes and make the most of your program!
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Howdy! My name is Elise and I originally started this channel to follow my journey on my Disney College Program. I am now Disney College Program Fall Advantage 2016 Alumni, but have decided to continue vlogging in my daily life, and plan to still upload informational videos about every facet of my Disney College Program experiences. I am finishing my last year at Texas A&M University and hope to take you on adventures with me from here on out!
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Does the audio go silent at some parts for anyone else or is that just me?
Jennifer Kwak 다인 I got some silent parts too I think it was edited that way
+Jennifer Kwak 다인 It honestly is probably just my editing system 😕 it's been giving me a lot of trouble recently so it's been cutting it audio and corrupting video files recently (that's why it took so long to edit and upload this video). I'm sorry!
I did the spring 17 college program & I have sooo many regrets so I relate to this so much!! I had a lot of stuff going on in my life at the time & I had to go home to deal with it so I self-termed :( I'm happy with my life now so it all worked out for the best but there were so many things I still wanted to do before I left
It can be really tough at times! But unfortunately that is life sometimes :(
Honestly loving your new background😍
+OMGitsMandyC Yay thank you ❤
Not eating out more was one of my BIG program regrets too! My roommates I guess were more used to a lifestyle of eating out a lot and spending a lot of money but I have a harder time letting myself spend money...I should have let myself have more fun! But course I was also broke LOL
Saving before you go is, I think, is the best advice you can give. You are so right- you do NOT make money doing this program! You make enough to get by but not enough to really take advantage of all Disney & FL has to offer.
I understand about have too high of expectations too, and I think that's a great one to point out...I think now there are just so many vlogs out there and people see everyone with amazing roommates and just having the time of their life and the money to do so much, but everyone's program is going to be different.
I really enjoyed watching all of your vlogs! You seem so down to earth and relatable, I bet your videos will be really helpful to new CPs :)
+K Wow thanks for your input! It was so thoughtful :) I'm glad that some people had similar experiences as I did and I COMPLETELY agree about seeing people's vlogs and having high expectations! Typically vlogs only show the good sides of things (cuz who wants to vlog sad things?!)
I was merchandise so I was always walking and I did between 15 and 20k steps most days and I actually lost 2 pant sizes lol but that's Cuz I walked that every day
+yensiddisney913 That's amazing! But I bet your feet and knees were dead 💀
I'm in a QSR, and I'm already a small person, but I lost about 15 lbs pretty quickly just from all the walking, both while working and on my days off in the parks. Plus, although I still eat junk food, the crazy schedules and long hours mean a lot less snacking for me!
Oh my goodness you are so cheerful! I LOVE it!!
Thank you!
the lights in the background are so pretty!!
Thank you :)
Dude!! I have the same financial regrets hahaha and I also broke my phone on my program! And you are not alone in not saving any money while you were there!
I'm glad I'm not the only one! I'm sorry about breaking your phone though! It sucked hard core lol
My boyfriend did Fall 2016 and on his last few days we went on a helicopter ride. It was super fun to be able to see the parks and resorts, but things don't all look prettier from above! Although I'm sure you would have loved it, don't be too hard on yourself about the things you didn't find time/money to do!
Ahh I wish I did that! Maybe next time
You may have already answered this in another post DCP video.. But given the opportunity, knowing what you know now, would you do it again?? What would you say is the biggest hurdle that would prevent you from doing it again?? Housing, financial, or being away from family?? And for someone who had never even been to the parks prior to this experience, do you think this has soured you from being able to enjoy the parks in the future?? I know that one is kind of deep and almost personal, but I think that would be pretty important to know for someone who loves the parks and is considering applying for the program..
I love your vlogs so much! I move to Florida on Saturday, and into housing on monday :D Can't wait.
+Kamilla Fjeld Ahhh have fun!
Thank you! I'm doing the CRP for Norway. But it's so exciting to have seen your journey on the dcp program! Looking forward to more vlogs from you 😁
A lot of major corporations will not give job references because they're afraid of lawsuits if you get a reference that keeps you from getting another job. You should always find someone you worked with who will be willing to give you a job reference without going through the company itself.
if you want to afford tolls, you can almost always find a different way! it's usually longer, but also cheaper, and you can make yourself feel better by saying it's the "scenic" route (:
Hey. I met you a few days ago and you told me about your channel. I am so excited that I found it. ❤️️
Yay me too :)
It hurt my heart when you said the rides at Universal are better LOL, but seriously, thank you for sharing your experience in all these videos! I just got my rejection email and I'm planning on applying again come September!
I guess it depends on what type of rides you like! I like roller coasters, so for me it's universal, but when it comes to details and intricacy, Disney definitely wins! Like Soarin'? OMG I love that ride so much
The way you speak kinda reminds me of Anna Kendrick!!! 😻😻
Yak and Yeti is disgusting... So don't worry, you didn't miss on the restaurant :P
I was disappointed on my program too. Which is why I want to do another so relive it with no disappointment!!!!
+Heather Marie haha that actually makes me feel a little better! I'm sorry you didn't have the best time either, but that's a great way to look at it!
I think it's natural. The build up from applying, to the interview, to moving.... its a lot.. And you build it up in your head. So I think everyone becomes disappointed. Your idea of reality is never like the real thing.
YOU ARE ADORABLE!!! The background is gorgeous!! Thank you for the vid
+Analice Armbruster Thank you!
Analice Armbruster I was thinking the same thing!!
Is there any 20something in the last 30 years who didn't have dishwashing/bathroom cleaning issues with their roommates? Is there any 20something in the past 30 years who spent their money wisely? I love how you talk to siri like you would talk to your dog - "siri no!"
+TracyTame lol your probably right 😂 just being honest though!
Hey! It's adam from the FB group! Love your energy, new sub here ! :)
Hey Adam! I literally just subbed and joined your fam, too!
Elise Ever After aww thanks so much!
2:03 if you wanna skip the intro
Your room is AMAZING!!!! How did you get your bed in the wall like that?!
+Hannah James-Crisp I live in an RV so that's just how it was made 😳 I'm not sure how else to describe it, I'm sorry!
Elise Ever After omg that's make much more sense than a hole in your wall hahahaha!!! Thanks for replying
Thank you! I'm starting this February and I'm hoping they hire me on permanently
Good Luck!!
It's nice seeing a fellow Aggie doing great stuff out there. Do you have any information on what the chances of acceptance to the program are. Thanks and Gig em!
What were your shifts like as a Character Performer? When I apply, I want to be a parade performer, and I was wondering how those shifts are as well, since there isn't always a parade going on. I'm assuming they hop from park to park in different parades in one day, or at least do all parades in one park per day? How many days off did you get per week? Was giving away shifts a real thing, I have heard that giving them away now isn't really likely. Sorry for so many questions!
Jourdan Waddell being a parade performer as a cp is rare because you are there for such a short time and they look for people who will be there in the long haul. Not to say that it's impossible because some have definitely done it. As for how many parades you do you could only get trained in one parade, you wouldn't get to learn all of them there are many full timers that only know two parades that have been there for a while. It all depends on what they're looking for.
Oh okay! Do you know how pay works then, if you're only trained on one parade, and you do that one parade everyday, you wouldn't get many hours. Unless you're cross trained in both fur/face and parade..? Thanks for replying!
Jourdan Waddell you get a basic pay rate when you're hired. You most likely would not do that role everyday. Everyone who is trained in that role gets scheduled different days so it always changes. You could do it everyday one week then once another and then none at all, it just depends. Everyone in entertainment is trained as fur. That is the very first thing you do no matter if you were hired as a dancer, face or whatever, everyone does fur unless told otherwise. If you are a College Program of Full Time you get a basic minimum hours a week. Seasonal or Part Time get whatever is left over. They don't have minimum hours they have to work a week
Jourdan Waddell hey jourdan its kief :)
Such great points! Thanks so much for sharing. I would love to do the DCP. :) Just liked and subscribed!
I’m glad I could help! Good luck when you decide to do the DCP!
Thanks! I'm still thinking about it, but it sounds like so much fun. Do you have a video on things to consider before applying for the program?
No I don't, but that's actually a really good idea!
I would love to watch a video on more tips and tricks (advice) you might have... If you decide to film and upload it of course! :) Just an idea!
You're so pretty!! I'm brazilian and I'm applying for the international college program, so I'm pretty much nervous hahaha loved your channel, best of luck 😘
Thank you! And good luck!! I hope you make it!
Good tell those Brazilian tour groups to chill tfo cuz they are the rudest and most dreaded foreign tour groups at WDW. Guest and Cast members hate them. There's whole forums devoted to complaining about how they don't know how to act in public.
I did my CP in spring 2014 and I miss it every single day :(
I've been missing it more and more recently, so I feel your pain
Were you "friends with" a princess? If so, could you please tell us about your experience?
i love the background of your video!!
Thank you!
Lifeproof cases definitely work underwater, they're awesome!
didn't work for me!
Your bedroom decor is so cute!!!!☺
+StephyNicole thank you! 😊
Gig Em! River too? Whoop!
I left a comment before, but where did it go?? Oh---technology! I am afraid I was a subscriber after 2000+ (I think)! I like this video because it's real--not just the good stuff that most people post. I also subscribed to your Elise Harbour vids. Listened to your 99 answers to infrequently asked questions. I like to get to know the vloggers I listen to! BTW, I liked your gifts and think they are great! Looking forward to more vids!!!!
I love your bed !!
Thank you!
Life proof should have some warranty on it. If it screwed your phone up I would call them. That happened to me and they replaced my phone bc the case was damaged by them. Just food for though (:
+Lindsey Whaler Girl I should have called them then 😳 but I just needed a phone fast so I would be able to contact my family in Texas so I honestly didn't even think about that.
Elise Ever After totally understandable lol got to love technology
hey i'm a new subscriber and i love your vids! I'm thinking about going to the audition in atlanta this spring but i know i won't be able to accept the offer if i get one 😅 do you know if that's like totally normal?? 😁
+Allyssa McGranahan Do the audition anyway! It was super fun regardless, and if you aren't able to do it this round, but are able to another time, then you'll have the experience under your belt!
how does college credit work? did you get to graduate on time or were you a semester late?
I mean if you talk about it in terms of how many semesters I was doing school work, then I was on track for finishing school with 8 semesters of classes. But if you talk about it from a starting point, then yes it put me back a semester and I'll graduate now in Dec '17 instead of May '17
I love your vids!!!
+Gabby Gibson thank you :)
Is that a Baymax necklace?? If so where is it from?? 😍😩
I don't think so! I think it's either my James Avery Texas Necklace, or my Kendra Scott teardrop necklace
Can you still put it in your resume without a reference?
I think so but a reference definitely helps
Hi!! Can I just ask like what you were let down by? Or like the what didn't meet your expectations bc I watch so many dcp vlogs and want to apply and it seems so amazing but i don't want to go if it's not something like that?? Thanks!!
+Bethany Cruz I had REALLY, unrealistically high expectations about everything: roommates, living, my job, the hours I would work, money I would make, things I'd be able to do, friendships I'd make, pictures I'd take... like EVERYTHING. So when I realized those things weren't coming true and reality set in I was naturally disappointed by that fact. That doesn't mean I didn't have great time and memories though
Elise Ever After thanks for answering I love your channel!! 😭 but I kind of have a vision of how things would be especially after seeing so many fun vlogs from multiple people but I guess any job comes with a down side it just looks so much fun idk what to do 😰 did you have a lot of roommate problems that's one thing I'm worried about that since there's so many people in one house.. did you still make friendships and have a great time and fun like did any of it come true?
+Bethany Cruz I had fun. But I didn't really prepare myself for any down sides, which are bound to happen in any category of life. I had roommate problems, but they weren't unbearable. It's just all about perspective.
Elise Ever After thanks for answering 😊
What were some of the things that let you down? I'm just curious
Hate to sound like a parent (I'm not one), but your regrets sound an awful lot like being out in the real world... :-) Really, except for the high expectations, I'm glad those are the regrets you left with- seems to me like you had a really good program overall, and don't regret going. It's always tough when you have really high expectations for something, and find reality doesn't meet them, but it seems like you're not "blaming" the college program for not meeting them.
Love your videos! I am heading down to Florida to do the Spring Quarter DCP. How much money would you suggest someone bring with them to really enjoy all that the program has to offer? (:
If you don't want to leave with any money, but want to experience everything and try the food and come home with lots of merch, i suggest like 1k
I am really curious about your bedroom set up now xD Is it like a mirror behind you or can you like actually crawl underneath that and sleep under it??
The bed is sort of build into the wall haha. It's not a mirror, its just the way the wall is framed
Disney v. Dishwasher: Dawn of Drama
LOL so accurate
Can I ask what kind of camera you use/editing software?Also, I am doing the DCP Fall 2017. If I am able to/want to extend to the spring semester, can I pick a departure date? I have to be home around the first week of May 2018 so I'm just trying to find out if that is possible
+Gianna Rose that's in my vlogging on your DCP video and you can't really pick a date. They're usually kind of all the same. I heard if it's for school you can show proof and leave early potentially
Do you regret vlogging during your program?? I really wanna vlog while I'm down there but I don't want it to take away from the actual experience!! Btw I love your videos so so much! 💖
Yes and no. I love having the memories to look back on but vlogging and uploading consistently definitely took away potential time doing other fun things. Check out my other #everafterexperience video about vlogging on your dcp!
Can you make a video about why you live in an RV
What was your role during DCP? I know you said Entertainment, but that could be anything. Lol.
haha not really....
Yey!
I wish I had a car down there so I could have explored Florida in general. I didn't go to Universal at all :(
Having a car definitely helps!
Did you assist Periwinkle?
+Digitalhunny I wish!!!
Corporate America does not provide references. Only validates employment through background checks.
Oh honey, making bad money decisions is natural when you're young, let go.
+Have an Ice day Don't worry. I already Let It Go 😉
word.
I just applied for the DCP today and I am on submission 😖 is that normal at first?
Kelsey Harrigan I'm in submission too. It basically means that you've submitted your application. You can get taken out of submission but it's just a loooooong waiting game.
Kelsey Harrigan I'm in submission too. It basically means that you've submitted your application. You can get taken out of submission but it's just a loooooong waiting game.
Thanks Bailey143UK for your answer. I am just so confused about it though. I first time I applied in August it took me half an hour to get a WBI after applying. I used the same job experience and even added more and I though that I have good key words. I just don't know.
Kelsey Harrigan I haven't been able to get the wbi yet
Beautiful bedroom but evil lipstick haha
hahahaha
i'm here now and I came with high expectations and i'm disappointed about a few things myself
Classy Wright like what?
Owl Boy about the way they treat some of the college programers. they show favoritism to some people. also they really don't care about your health for example a girl had an allegric reaction to something and took them a month before they moved her to different location
Yeah, that's something I was really disappointed about as well. Working there, you are a number. At one point I called in and all I got was "alright." Literally. No sympathy, nothing. I understand they have a lot to do and I don't need them coddling me, but it would have been nice to hear a "hope you feel better," or "get well." idk. They are just a machine sometimes.
Were you an engineering student? How was missing a semester of classes was it doable I am one as well and am worried it won't work out
I am a marketing student. Missing a semester was doable for me because I didn't care if it put me back a semester. In reality I am still completing my school work in the 4 years I'm working on school. During the DCP I didn't take any classes. It was a much needed break from school for me
you're so pretty im sad
My name is Elise lol
Hi Elise :)
Hi I miss ya so much and you're precious okay the end
okay but you are more precious, k bye
Yucky!
Vapid
I'm sorry you feel that way about yourself
"Like honestlyyy"
God, upspeak sounds bad.
+Dom1118 thanks for your opinion :)
lol even jake paul has more like ability then u
Then go watch his videos 🤗
Someones been watching too much Trisha Paytas. My ears hurt.
what a comparison