Maybe it’s just me but the College Program isn’t all you'd expect. There are things that I believe are truths to the program as far as I know. This is what I have learned thus far.
1. You are always tired- And I do mean always. Its either work that is kicking your butt, or its the fact you want to do everything all the time. Even when you only have a few hours free you want to spend it in a way you won't regret. Park hopping, beach trips, working, hanging out with your new friends, all these take a toll and you are just tired. I mean I am writing this at 2am because I just can't sleep.
2. Guests can be a hassle- Some just won’t listen, but you have to stand your ground. I work at Disney Springs and on the daily guests will ask me where Downtown Disney is, and as I explain that they are there they don’t believe me. It’s okay but sometimes it can be frustrating. But...
3. Guests are what make it worth it- Being part of the magic is amazing. Just creating something that is unforgettable is amazing. What is nothing to you, like a free ice cream, can make a guests trip. And if you are lucky enough to make these moments for guests and see their faces, you won’t believe the impact it leaves.
4. Roommates are wild cards- Some can be your best friends or your worst enemies, it depends on the face they show. You will have to learn to live with them in either situation. Obviously the magical friendship Disney bubble is ideal but life here isn't as easy as it seems.
5. You will be having the time of your life- You will miss home, you will be broke, you will have to deal with unpleasant people, but it is intact more than worth is.
So its 12:30 in the morning and I cannot sleep if my life depended on it... I check into the DCP program in 9 hours! I couldn't be more excited! So today my family and I went and spent the day at Sea World. It was a pretty good day! We also went to downtown Disney tonight where I met the lovely Carrie. Carrie is not my roommate, but she is someone I've become very close to throughout this whole process! I should be sleeping, but obviously my excitement has taken over my body! I am meeting most of my roommates for breakfast at IHOP in the morning, so this is exciting! Tomorrow night I will update you all with how the check in process and casting works out!
Hey guys! So I am now 3 days away from my check in date! I couldn't be more excited. So tomorrow (today) I will be spending the day packing all of my things into my car! Yay.. Haha Saturday morning I leave for Orlando, which is only a 2.5 hour drive! My uncle and I will be spending the day at the Harry Potter Expo at Universal. On Sunday, my mom, grandma and little brother will join us for a day at Sea World! Sunday night, as long as everything goes to plan, I will be meeting my roommates at Ghirardelli for ice cream in Downtown Disney! Oops... Sorry Disney Springs (will never get used to that name change...) Sunday for dinner 2 of my friends from the "Ride or Die" group will be joining my family and I! And hopefully Monday morning before check in I will be meeting the rest of the 02/01 "Ride or die" group. Not only am I excited to start this journey and meet my roommates, but this will also be the first time the whole RIDE OR DIE GROUP is in the same place at once. I cannot wait to finally meet all these lovely friends I have made over the past 4 months! Don't worry, you'll get all the details of check in day come Monday night!
So I decided to make a blog for my time at the Disney College Program. I will be posting on here as often as I can and reblogging tons of stuff. Anyway, I check in in literally a week and I’m so excited. I hope to meet as many new people as possible and I’m really excited. So please join me on my journey and follow me. (I promise that I’ll follow back!)
I am officially 11 days away from starting my DCP journey! I am currently trying to decide what to pack … Its not easy at all! They say you won’t wear half the clothes you bring, but how will I know what clothes I need or want?! Maybe I’ll just bring them all….
Well besides packing, I’ve been working on my roommate gifts and planning a lot of stuff! I cannot wait to meet all of my wonderful roommates and other friends!
So I am about a month out until I start my program. I haven't even come close to starting to pack even though I probably should! Hopefully I can get everything together in time. I am also preparing my roommate gifts (praying to God they turn out okay!). Heading to Orlando on the 31st! Cant wait to meet all my amazing friends and roommates.
Sooo, finding people to live with is weird, but also cool.
I was just accepted for the DCP as an attractions cast member and I am so. bloody. excited. I’m going to post my survey on here as well as everywhere else bc I feel more myself on here, and like why not? I’ll have it posted under the read more link, and if you’re interested, please message me on here or facebook (Carmela Cirillo) or wherever you can potentially find me. :)
My dates are Feb 9th-Aug 4th, and I’m looking for non-wellness! :)
BACKGROUND
Name: Carmela
Gender: I’m a girl
Orientation: Straight
Relationship Status: Single
Religion: I’m really not religious, but I grew up Catholic.
Birthday/Age: June 30, 1994 // 21
Current Location: Boca Raton, Florida
From: born-Staten Island, New York // raised-Manalapan, New Jersey
School: Palm Beach State College
Major: Travel & Tourism Management, but really Event Planning
Are you allergic/allergies to anything?: Nope :)
Do you have any siblings?: Three younger brothers who are very cool.
DCP DETAILS
Are you applying for WDW or DL? WDW
Flying or Driving? Driving bc I live 3 hours south of Orlando.
Your Role? Attractions!
What program? Spring Advantage 2016.
Arrival Date: Feb 9th🎉
Do you want to live in Wellness or Non-Wellness? Non-Wellness, please.
How many people do you want to live with? Ideally, 3 other people (4 total), but I don’t really have a preference.
Which housing complex would you like to live in? The Commons or Chatham.
Alumni? No.
LIFESTYLE
Do you party? Not very much.
Do you smoke? Nope.
Do you drink? Yes.
Can you cook? I come from a very Italian family, so I’d say I can.
Are you a night person or morning person? Night owl, for sure.
Do you snore? Really only when I’m sick.
What does your bedroom normally look like? Lately, it’s been really clean, but it can get kinda messy sometimes. Not too bad.
Do you like it when your room is hot or cold? Quite cold.
Would you rather go out or stay in? Depends on how I’m feeling.
What do you like to do on your days off/the weekend? I’m down for pretty much anything unless it’s a day where I just want to sit and read because I bloody love books.
Do you work out a lot? I’m starting to get into it again.
PERSONALITY
Three words that describe you: Open-minded, honest, & loving.
One good quality: I am a really, really good listener.
One bad quality: I can get annoyingly anxious sometimes.
Are you outgoing or quiet? It kind of depends on who I’m with. If I feel comfortable, I can be really outgoing, but if I feel awkward, I’ll probably stay on the quieter side.
Do you like hanging out with people or keeping to yourself? I’m good with both.
What would you want in a roommate? Honestly, just someone really cool, and nice, who will watch all of the Netflix, and won’t mind my hockey obsession.
What are your biggest pet peeves/dislikes? Negativity, and closed-mindedness.
Are you messy or organized? I am in the middle.
How do you feel about sharing? Tbh, I’m whatever about it. If someone wants to use/borrow/eat something of mine, just ask and I’ll more than likely say yes.
Do you like having people over a lot? I don’t mind it as long as everyone stays respectful of the other people in the house. That kind of thing.
Favorite thing to do: Read, binge watch, watch hockey, listen to music, tumblr (carmelacirillo.tumblr.com), bake things, stuff like that.
Favorite Music: Um.. The Maine, Phillip Phillips, Sara Bareilles, John Mayer. I like One Direction too.
Favorite TV Shows: TOO MANY um, Sense8, Supernatural, Quantico currently is amazing, um… Game of Thrones. SO many more.
Favorite Movies: The Parent Trap, A lot Like Love, Captain America: Winter Soldier, The Mighty Ducks, The Devil Wears Prada… etc.
Favorite Food: pizza. all of the pizza.
Favorite Candy: swedish fish, or snickers.
Favorite Drink: chai tea lattes from Starbucks, earl grey tea, water, and white wine.
Favorite Color: black
DISNEY
Favorite Characters: Peter Pan, Belle, Flounder, Woody & Buzz
Favorite Disney Movies: Mulan, Peter Pan, INSIDE OUT BC AMAZING
Favorite Disney Channel Show: That’s So Raven, Lizzie McGuire, and Girl Meets World is also pretty great.
Favorite Park: Magic Kingdom, and I’m starting to really love EPCOT.
Favorite Ride: Space Mountain, and Dinosaur are tops.
Favorite Attraction/Show: Wishes, and Dream Along With Mickey
That’s about it! Um, I guess other things that may probably come up/be important: Like I said earlier, I can get pretty anxious sometimes and can get kind of down about it-nothing major, but it’s something you may need to know, also I tend to curse a lot, so if that’s not something you want to be around-totally okay! Um… but yeah! I’m so excited to meet all of you and find roommates and create the cutest effing apartment ever! x ✨
