DCP Fall/Fall advantage 2018 Advice

With the Fall 2018 DCP term starting I wanted to offer my alumni advice. The Disney College Program is a program that is very near and dear to my heart. So much so that I did the program twice. That being said I guess one could say I know my way around the DCP. After Reading this post I would encourage you to reach out to me with any questions you may have don't ever be afraid to contact me for help because I find joy in anything related to the DCP.
My first and most important tip is
DONT GET TERMED. At the beginning of your DCP you will be given all the rules you need to follow and I suggest you follow them .One slip up could end the internship of your dreams, and you will have 24 hours to pack up your things and leave property.You could be placed on a no rehire list and you will never have a shot at this program or this company ever again.
Now on to some lighter tips. I highly suggest you
Be open to making new friends. The people I met on my DCP are some of my closest friends, we have kept in touch after my program and they have even visited me in my hometown. This November me and a group of friends are planning a huge food and wine festival reunion and I am very excited for that.
Another part of being open to friendships is
Be open to make international friends. It's an amazing thing when you have people from all over the world living in the same apartment complex as you, take advantage of this learn a new culture, try a new food and learn a new language. Down the road you may travel abroad you will have someone local to visit and show you around you will have made a lifelong international friend.
Go to the housing events. For one reason you paid for them in your housing fees, two they have free food and three they are fun and a great way to stay social. the housing parties are super fun, there are always character meet and greets there and don't forget grocery bingo. Where else can you play bingo to win free groceries?
Buy that Disney merch. You will greatly appreciate the various merch items you bought over your 6-8-month program when you are home suffering from Post Disney Depression. You will have reminders of things that nay have been the best time of your life, as for me the DCP was the greatest time of my life.
Go on the Party bus. The party bus promoters are all great people running a business, your facilitators will tell you to stay away from the party bus and they will feed you horror stories. I’ll be honest with you though not going on the party bus my first DCP was my biggest regret and i made up for it on my second DCP. I learned that these people aren't scary they are helpful they provide a service.For 10 dollars I can get entry into the night clubs and have a safe way to get home where I don't have to worry about a Uber, drunk driving or finding a designated driver.
My last tip is to play in the parks but don’t forget to explore Florida. Take a day trip to the beaches, Miami, key west , explore downtown Orlando. Go to universal.Do not limit yourself to Disney which was my mistake on my first program .I was so young and so afraid to leave Disney property I missed out on a lot.It made me kind of sad I was living in a whole new city for the first time and all I had seen was Disney. In this time I encourage you all to explore and find yourselves. Take the time you need to become the person you need to be. Orlando is full of opportunities and surprises but you have to be willing to go find them.