Out of all the fun Disney stuff to be arriving in my mail, this would be the one I been waiting for ever since I got accepted, DORMS! I know there are people who are less than thrilled about them, but I'm excited because not only will it be my first time away from home for this long, but it really gives me room to blossom as my own person since I can only depend on myself. But enough with the jibber jabber, let's get to the good stuff.
First off, as many of you know by reading my previous blogs, that I already have picked out my roomies for my adventure down there. Some may be wondering how I did that, well it's actually quite simple. Do you have a Facebook? Yes? Wow, what a shocker. Haha, but go on Facebook and go up to the search bar. Search in Disney College Program (insert your date here) chances are there are groups already up. Go ahead and join them! You'll see there are plenty to choose from. Once you are approved into the group, it's time to start posting awkwardly about yourself. They usually have pre-made roomie survey's on there already. Fill em out, and post it! Try your luck, chat it up with a few, don't like em? Move on to the next! That's what I did and before I knew it, I ended up with five amazing girlies. You can do it too!
Now, that we got the brief history lesson out of the way let's focus on the present and what DORMS is all about. Obviously, Dorms are the place in which you will be staying in. There are four housing complexes to chose from, so make sure you and your roomies discuss them (you don't HAVE to pick roomies by the way, there is an option to be adventurous!) but if you do, here is a brief break down of the housing complexes.
Since I haven't been there yet, these are the DORM STEREOTYPES if you will of each of the complexes.
Vista Way - You like to party, dont'cha? This is the cheapest of the dorms. Many people like this one because of the price, but also about the wild rumors of parties that are so legendary. If you like an upbeat household that is partying it off, this might be for you.
The Commons - You probably aren't from America, are you International? Rumor has it, the International Students like to call the Commons their home. If you like to meet people from all around the world this could be a great housing complex for you! It's always fun meeting people from different countries! Plus... it has a washer and dryer in the unit! Making it a bit more on the pricy side... but heck! No walk to the washers right?
Patterson Court - You like things to be mellow and quiet? This place is for the more quiet of the DCPers that take the program a little more seriously. If you like the peace and quiet of things, Patterson is probably best for ya! Not to mention, it's pretty too!
Chatham - This is where people go when they kinda want to be in Vista Way... but kinda want Patterson life as well. Chatham is a mix of loud and quiet, plus it's right next to the bus stop making your hike to work a little easier on your feet!
Those stereotype's being said, our roomies decided on Patterson being our first choice, followed by Chatham, Commons, then Vista. We weren't all about that Vista life but some people are and that's fine with me! There's so many different people on the program, it's all about your personal preference! Make sure you do your research about it in order to find your new Disney home! But as you enter the DORMS registration (which is your e-mail address and the password is the code they send you in a separate email from the first) you will find the basic go to's. Stuff about yourself, the documents you need yadda yadda.
Now, this is the time to decide... am I bringing a car? Am I flying? Cause you need to fill out your vehicle information on the next page. This will provide your car with a barcode that they scan for you when you get there. For the car stuff, you have to make sure you have your car insurance as well as drivers license. You don't want to be caught driving around without those two things! Next you need your plate numbers on your car as well as your drivers license number. All stuff they need to make a sticker for your car when you arrive for Dorms.
Now that that annoying tidbit is out the way, it's time for the good stuff. Wait-- how do I get my roomies on here? Well, it's time to go back and talk to your roomies to decide who will be the mighty one to link all of you together. How this works is, one person from your group will collect your roommate numbers which will be on an email sent to you. It should be all the way at the bottom of the email. Send that to whoever is doing them and she or he will link you all together. You will get a new email requesting that you verify the roommates. So wait for that email, click the link and sign in once again. Once you do that you will see all the new names underneath your roomie page.
If you aren't for the roommates, don't click the link option. Click the one on top where it says "I'm feeling adventurous, pick for me!" That's another fun way to go but not for me, I'm already nervous rooming with a bunch of girls as it is but they are awesome so hopefully its all Mickey Mouse Premium Bars and Dole Whips.
Now that you've done that, the last page will have a barcode on it (or two if you registered a vehicle with them) make sure you print it out and save it for your trip down. You are going to need it! They also email you another one to print out, so have that one ready as well. Make sure you put all your documents in a folder so you don't go crazy looking through all your luggage when you are rolling into check in!
And... that's about it Folks! Next post will probably be about the travel down to Florida from good ol' PA which I'm making with my boyfriend who also made the program and my roomie Katie! Good times to be had! See you soon Disney, I'm excited to come live with ya!
First off, as many of you know by reading my previous blogs, that I already have picked out my roomies for my adventure down there. Some may be wondering how I did that, well it's actually quite simple. Do you have a Facebook? Yes? Wow, what a shocker. Haha, but go on Facebook and go up to the search bar. Search in Disney College Program (insert your date here) chances are there are groups already up. Go ahead and join them! You'll see there are plenty to choose from. Once you are approved into the group, it's time to start posting awkwardly about yourself. They usually have pre-made roomie survey's on there already. Fill em out, and post it! Try your luck, chat it up with a few, don't like em? Move on to the next! That's what I did and before I knew it, I ended up with five amazing girlies. You can do it too!
Now, that we got the brief history lesson out of the way let's focus on the present and what DORMS is all about. Obviously, Dorms are the place in which you will be staying in. There are four housing complexes to chose from, so make sure you and your roomies discuss them (you don't HAVE to pick roomies by the way, there is an option to be adventurous!) but if you do, here is a brief break down of the housing complexes.
Since I haven't been there yet, these are the DORM STEREOTYPES if you will of each of the complexes.
Vista Way - You like to party, dont'cha? This is the cheapest of the dorms. Many people like this one because of the price, but also about the wild rumors of parties that are so legendary. If you like an upbeat household that is partying it off, this might be for you.
The Commons - You probably aren't from America, are you International? Rumor has it, the International Students like to call the Commons their home. If you like to meet people from all around the world this could be a great housing complex for you! It's always fun meeting people from different countries! Plus... it has a washer and dryer in the unit! Making it a bit more on the pricy side... but heck! No walk to the washers right?
Patterson Court - You like things to be mellow and quiet? This place is for the more quiet of the DCPers that take the program a little more seriously. If you like the peace and quiet of things, Patterson is probably best for ya! Not to mention, it's pretty too!
Chatham - This is where people go when they kinda want to be in Vista Way... but kinda want Patterson life as well. Chatham is a mix of loud and quiet, plus it's right next to the bus stop making your hike to work a little easier on your feet!
Those stereotype's being said, our roomies decided on Patterson being our first choice, followed by Chatham, Commons, then Vista. We weren't all about that Vista life but some people are and that's fine with me! There's so many different people on the program, it's all about your personal preference! Make sure you do your research about it in order to find your new Disney home! But as you enter the DORMS registration (which is your e-mail address and the password is the code they send you in a separate email from the first) you will find the basic go to's. Stuff about yourself, the documents you need yadda yadda.
Now, this is the time to decide... am I bringing a car? Am I flying? Cause you need to fill out your vehicle information on the next page. This will provide your car with a barcode that they scan for you when you get there. For the car stuff, you have to make sure you have your car insurance as well as drivers license. You don't want to be caught driving around without those two things! Next you need your plate numbers on your car as well as your drivers license number. All stuff they need to make a sticker for your car when you arrive for Dorms.
Now that that annoying tidbit is out the way, it's time for the good stuff. Wait-- how do I get my roomies on here? Well, it's time to go back and talk to your roomies to decide who will be the mighty one to link all of you together. How this works is, one person from your group will collect your roommate numbers which will be on an email sent to you. It should be all the way at the bottom of the email. Send that to whoever is doing them and she or he will link you all together. You will get a new email requesting that you verify the roommates. So wait for that email, click the link and sign in once again. Once you do that you will see all the new names underneath your roomie page.
If you aren't for the roommates, don't click the link option. Click the one on top where it says "I'm feeling adventurous, pick for me!" That's another fun way to go but not for me, I'm already nervous rooming with a bunch of girls as it is but they are awesome so hopefully its all Mickey Mouse Premium Bars and Dole Whips.
Now that you've done that, the last page will have a barcode on it (or two if you registered a vehicle with them) make sure you print it out and save it for your trip down. You are going to need it! They also email you another one to print out, so have that one ready as well. Make sure you put all your documents in a folder so you don't go crazy looking through all your luggage when you are rolling into check in!
And... that's about it Folks! Next post will probably be about the travel down to Florida from good ol' PA which I'm making with my boyfriend who also made the program and my roomie Katie! Good times to be had! See you soon Disney, I'm excited to come live with ya!
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