Campus Presentation

No, I haven't died. I probably should have mentioned in my last post that this blog will probably be a bit slow until August-ish, when applications open up.

My Mom expressed interest in going to a campus presentation, so we went to one last week at a local community college (OCC). We were greeted by a wonderful campus rep who had me sign in, and gave me a disney sticker (I was admittedly thrilled to be getting said sticker). Once everyone had arrived, the CP rep began her spiel. We played a short trivia game and she gave out little prizes to those who answered correctly. We watched a short clip about the companies disney is affiliated with and she talked about all the glorious reasons why the disney college program is a great opportunity for students. She did brief overviews of what the classes offered are, the housing situation, and the earnings you will be getting. The campus reps shared a little about their experiences. The first girl applied to the college program with her older sister and the ended up rooming together. This little story sparked an idea in my Mom's head that this would be FANTASTIC for my sister and I, but I knew it wasn't going to happen. Anyways, she said she misses the CP a lot and was in the process of applying for professional internships. The other girl worked in the costuming department and said she had a ton of fun. This is a role, that technically I should be thrilled about, being a fashion design student. However, I am most interested in the college program for communcation purposes, and costuming is a backstage role. It sounds lovely, but I am really looking for face time with the visitors. The rep wrapped up the presentation and gave each person interested a confirmation code for when they apply.

I knew most of what was discussed at the presentation just from prematurely researching the crap out of the program, but it really helped my Mom get a clear idea of what the college program offers. If anyone out there who is thinking about doing the college program and has hesitant parents, I totally suggest bring them to a campus presentation because it can definitely open eyes. My Mom is not only probably more excited than I am now, but super jealous. She's already getting ideas of enrolling into a school just to go to!

And So The Journey Begins...

I suppose the appropriate introduction to my journey is an introduction of myself. My name is Becca, and I currently live in the metro-detroit area of Michigan. As a 19 year old fashion design student, I am finally, after years of waiting, eligible to enroll into the Disney College Program. Unfortunately my school's unique scheduling does not allow me to do the Fall 2010, so spring 2011 is my goal!
I have this week off before I start classes again next Tuesday, and i've been using the time to really research the program. I've been quite torn between which roles I want most- there are so many I like! I would LOVE to be a character performer, better yet a face character, but being that my chances are slim at getting face I question whether or not auditioning is really worth it being that my height (5'5) is most common. The BBB hostess is right up my alley since before deciding last minute on fashion design, I had my heart set on cosmetology. I have been to workshops and seminars for both hair and makeup, but no formal training. I hope that is enough though, because I think I could be really great at it. Photopass photographer also caters to one of my favorite hobbies, photography. I took Photography every year of High School and it just stuck as a passion of mine. Really I don't think I would be disappointed with any role (well, maybe a resort role).

Anyways, I will try to post frequently with updates and feelings about the program!

- Becca