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Such a beaut✨ (at Cinderella’s Castle)

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Disney Movie Couples Concept Art  ( x )

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get to know me meme: [18/∞] favorite fictional characters → marie [the aristocats]

↳ “I’ll show you whether I’m a lady or not!”

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princess aesthetics → rapunzel

“I’ve been looking out of a window for eighteen years, dreaming about what I might feel like when those lights rise in the sky. What if it’s not everything I dreamed it would be?“

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DCP Bucket List!

This is the start of my DCP bucket list. I’m picking and choosing from ones I have seen elsewhere! Also, I’m going to make a separate list just for food!

1) Visit all 4 parks in one day

2) Spend an entire day, open to close, at every park.

3) Go to MK for the Welcome Show

4) Watch the Wishes fireworks

5) Go to at least on VoluntEARS event

6) Go to a Magic Backstage event

7) Drink around the world at Epcot

8) Meet all the characters

9) See the Festival of the Lion King

10) Be the Rebel Spy on Star Tours

11) Go to the Animal Kingdom Lodge at night

12) See every parade and show at Disney

13) Go to a Rope Drop at each park

14) Go to a park alone

15) Go to a park and don’t go on any rides

16) People watch

17) Go to the parks on a rainy day

18) Have family and friends visit

19) Take a photo in front of each park landmark

20) Watch a custodian paint a water picture

Magic Kingdom specific:

21) Buy a balloon on Main Street

22) Curtsy with the Princesses

23) Find PUSH the talking trash can

24) Frontierland Hoedown

25) Get pixie dusted from Castle Couture

26) Get a picture on an empty Main Street

27) Make a wish in the wishing well

28) Ride all 3 mountains in one day

29) Take a behind the scenes tour of the park

30) Take the ferryboat instead of the monorail

31) Try pulling the sword from the stone

EPCOT specific:

32) Take a picture in the phone booth in the London Pavilion

33) DiveQuest

34) Do the Behind the Seeds tour

35) Get a passport and visit every country for stamps

36) Pick a pearl in Japan

37) Sit in the very front row of Soarin’

38) Take a picture inside Bruce’s mouth at The Seas with Nemo and Friends

39) Take the Around the World Segway tour

40) Do everything in Innovations East and West

Hollywood Studios specific:

41) Do the animation class

42) Experience Character Palooza

43) Get a high score on Toy Story Midway Mania

44) Go on Tower of Terror daytime, night, and raining

45) Make a lightsaber at Tattooine Traders

46) See both Fantasmic showings in the same night

47) Sit in the very front row at Fantasmic

48) Be on the Backlot Tour

49) Walk through One Man’s Dream

Animal Kingdom specific:

50) Check out the Backstage Safari or Wild by Design tour

51) Dance in the Harambe Village street party

52) Do the Wild Africa Trek

53) Be a part of the show at Festival of the Lion King

54) Go on Kali River Rapids until completely soaked

55) Go to the petting zoo at Rafiki’s Planet Watch

56) Ride the first Kilimanjaro Safari of the day

57) Ride Expedition Everest multiple times in a row

58) Play in Dinoland

Downtown Disney specific:

59) Design your own shirt at Design-a-Tee

60) Get lost in World of Disney

61) Go bowling at Splitsville

62) Go to DisneyQuest

63) La Nouba by Cirque du Soleil

64) Ride the Characters in Flight balloon

65) See a movie at the dine-in theatre

66) Stroll around DTD at night

67) Visit Basin and wash your hands with the scrubs

68) Rent a platoon boat

Resort specific:

69) Archery at Fort Wilderness

70) Campfire & singalong with Chip and Dale at Fort Wilderness

71) Campfire at Animal Kingdom Lodge

72) Explore the Boardwalk at night

73) Stay at a fancy resort for one night

74) Get leis from the Polynesian

75) Go parasailing or jet skiing in Bay Lake

76) Go to a movie night

77) Have a spa day at Saratoga Springs or Grand Floridian

78) Have tea at the Grand Floridian

79) Jellyrolls dueling piano bar on the Boardwalk

80) Go around Seven Seas Lagoon

81) Relax in a hammock at the Polynesian

82) Ride the resort monorail all day

83) Take a carriage ride at Fort Wilderness or Port Orleans Riverside

84) Visit every resort

85) Visit the Wedding Pavilion

86) Watch the Electrical Water Pageant from the Poly

87) Watch Wishes from the beach at the Poly, Narcoossee’s at the Grand Floridian, and California Grille at the Contemporary

Other:

88) Check out ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex

89) Learn to surf at Typhoon Lagoon

90) Plan mini golf at Fantasia Gardens or Winter Summerland

91) Swim with sharks at Typhoon Lagoon

92) Take on Summit Plummet at Blizzard Beach

93) Be the last guest in a park

94) Become a Galactic Hero

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Disney College Program Bucket List

Be in a park from opening til closing

Do every single attraction!

Go to Traditions

Watch Wishes

Ride Space Mountain with the lights on

Dole whip!

Get the max score on Toy Story/Buzz

Eat something from every country in Epcot

Kitchen sink challenge!

Take pictures of the castle on empty main street

Go to Universal Studios

Visit Blizzard Beach

Visit Typhoon Lagoon

Get cute pictures with Mickey Mouse

Take a picture with balloons on Main Street

Take an amazing picture of my sister and I in front of the castle

Let someone in for free with my Main Gate Pass

Go to a beach in Florida

See each fireworks show

See each parade

VoluntEAR

Buy Minnie Mouse ears to wear in the parks

See Cirque de Soliel

Watch Illuminations

Watch Fantasmic

Eat at the Dine-in AMC theatre

Take a picture with Peter Pan <3

Spend my birthday in the parks - July 20th! :)

Visit Cinderella’s Castle Suite

Take a selfie with each character that I want to meet

Visit every Disney resort

Get a small Disney tattoo (somewhere it won’t show, of course!)

Visit the underground at Magic Kingdom

Eat at Cinderella’s Royal table

Take a funny / staged picture on Splash Mountain and buy it

Chill at Mickey’s Retreat with my sister

Eat at Be Our Guest (and get the Grey Stuff)

Go to the top of the castle (take a pano)

Buy Mickey-ears hat with “DCP 2016″ embroidered on the back!

Go jetskiing, parasailing, and/or waterskiing

Swim with the sharks at Typhoon Lagoon

Attend graduation, get a grad pic with mickey and minnie

Get my graduation ears embroidered and take cheesy graduation photos

Go to Starlight Splash

Get accepted to University of Central Florida for Hospitality

Extend or apply for part time

Successfully complete my program

Attend a grocery bingo with Britt

Visit each Company D on property

Buy a name tag shadow box and frame my tag!

Take a cheesy photo of my CM name tag for Instagram, lol

Meet someone famous

Get a FourKeys card

Get complimented by a guest

Get a DCP Spirit Jersey 

See a concert

Disneybound

Take Advanced Studies in Hospitality Management

Take Disney Heritages

Pass my lifeguard tests 

Create a Magical Moment for a guest 

Visit Disney University

Ride the ~ party bus ~

Go to the Drive in restaurant

Visit Kelly Springs

Encounter a celebrity 

Meet someone I’ve met on the DCP Facebook in person

Do a disney character dining experience with friends

Attend a Cru event

Go to a Backstage Event (a cast member exclusive event)

Collect Alex and Ani disney bracelets / pandora charms 

See the Dapper Dans sing

Get pixie dusted

Visit the Wedding Pavilion

Visit a Disney outlet in orlando 

Tour University of Central Florida

Tour Rosen College of Hospitality

Get accepted to University of Central Florida

Audition for something

Watch Wishes and the Electrical Water Parade from the Poly beach

See Mickey at the theater

Visit Christopher Robin’s bedroom in the United Kingdom pavilion

Get/personalize a magic band

Do Agent P’s mission in Epcot

Do a group disneybound with at least one other person

Complete all of the Thomas Kincade disney puzzles with Brittany

Snorkel/swim with sharks at Typhoon Lagoon

Meet Baymax

Find a talking trash can/water fountain in Epcot

See wishes, fantasmic, and illuminations in one night!

Scuba dive at the seas with Nemo & friends

Take a segway tour in Epcot

Do a chase member exclusive meet and greet

See the Voices of Liberty sing

Attend Characterpolooza at Hollywood Studios

“Singin’ in the rain”

Send me suggestions! Will edit as I think of more xx 

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The Essential Disney College Program Bucket List

So after making my own personal DCP bucket list (for the second time), I thought it would be a good idea to make what I think everyone should do (or at least give it the good ol’ college-program try) during their program! So without further ado, here is my Essential DCP Bucket List (no bias at all)!

Challenges:

4 Parks/1 Day

Drink Around the World (if 21+); if not, try  Dessert Around the World 

Conquer the 3 mountains

Kitchen Sink

24 Hour Challenge or a Photo Scavenger Hunt

Night Show Trifecta (Fantasmic, IllumiNations, and Wishes in 1 night)

Everything Else:

Become a wizard (visit Universal Studios)

Do at least 1 character dining experience

Get a picture on every ride that offers one

Ride every ride/see every show in all 4 parks throughout program

Visit Property Control, Cast Connections, Company D

Visit every resort on property and take a picture at each one

Get a 4 Keys Card

Give another cast member a 4 Keys Card

Buy a pair of ears and have them embroidered

Become a Galactic Hero

Get pictures at each of the park icons

Sample all the drinks at Club Cool

Have your joke read at Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor

Get a passport at Epcot (or use the KidCot Duffy’s), and get it stamped at each pavilion in World Showcase

Meet every Disney princess (bonus points if you do it in one day)

Celebrate something with a button

Become a Wilderness Explorer

Take pictures in your costume! Have people visit you at work and take action shots (and do the same for them)

Do a backstage tour/ride something with the lights on

Get pixie dusted

Watch Wishes from a ride (Thunder and Mine Train are bomb)

Meet Mickey and Minnie in as many different costumes as possible

Go to Rope Drop at least once

Dapper Day

Work in as many different locations as you can 

So, there ya have it! Did I miss anything? Feel free to add more fun ideas!

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Packing for the Disney College Program!

I’m notorious for procrastinating and leaving packing until the last minute.  The car we’re taking is small, so I’m trying to plot out what I need to bring.  This rambling list probably won’t be helpful for anyone, but if I get what I need in writing, I’m hoping it’ll be easier to not forget anything. :D

We’re going shopping in Orlando the day before check in, so I’ll make a small list at the end of the things I’ll wait to buy until we get there. 

Also, some of this are things you need to figure out with your roommates, obviously, because no one needs 6 toasters! Haha

Important Things

I-9 Documents. (I’m probably just going to bring my driver’s license and my SS card.)

A valid photo ID (once again, if I use my driver’s license for my I-9, I’m set.)

A blank check, so I can set up my direct deposit

Car registration

Car insurance (the insurance doesn’t have to be under your name, but it should show you on the insurance.  Like, the car is my mom’s, but the insurance will cover me.)

Clothing (vague, because I have no idea what to bring for sure)

Business Casual things (for classes, training, Traditions)

Short sleeve shirts

Tank tops

A handful of cooler-weather clothes (because Florida can, apparently, be pretty bipolar through February)

Outerwear (I don’t really own any hoodies.  I have some sweatshirts and cardigans)

Light jacket (do I have any? I don’t know…)

A coat? (Probably not needed for Florida, but we’re driving, and it’s cold where I live, so I’ll probably end up inadvertently bringing one anyway)

Swim suit

Dresses

Skirts

Shorts/capris

A few pairs of jeans

Pajamas

Socks

Undergarments

Tights/stockings

Shoes

Flip flops

Sandals (like, all of them)

Black/White vans

Black flats/small heels (business casual)

Other flats

Boots (despite what people say about it being too hot, I love me some boots.)

Accessories

Watches (Frozen, BatB)

Rings (ring from grandma, flower ring, arrow ring, bow ring)

Necklaces (snowflake, necklaces from grandmas, skeleton key, LM pocket watch)

Earrings (sugar skulls, suns, LM, ballerina, bows)

Sunglasses

Scarves (LM, mint, orange polka dot)

Bags (little black purse, Tangled bag, Frozen bag, Little Mermaid bag)

Bedroom

Bedspread

Sheets (two sets)

Pillow (?)

Mattress pad

Blanket

Alarm clock (though I may just use the alarm on my tablet)

Stuffed animals (Mickey, George, maybe Olaf and/or Baymax)

Once Upon a Time calender

Pictures of friends/family

Fan

Little night light

Bathroom/Toiletries

Shower curtain (coordinate with roommate)

Bath mat (coordinate with roommate)

Towels (including a beach towel)

Toothbrush holder (coordinate with roommate)

Toothbrush & Toothpaste

Those shower caddy things you hook over the showerhead

Soap

Shampoo & Conditioner

Razor

Proactiv stuff

Deodorant

Lotion

Makeup

Face lotion

Hair dryer

Hair straightener

Curling iron

Sunscreen

Brush/comb

Hair ties/bobby pins

Contacts/glasses

Nail polish

Prescription

Lady products

Perfume

Kitchen

Cups (I have a couple plastic Spider-man and Frozen cups)

Mugs 

I honestly don’t know, I figure I’ll get a lot of the kitchen stuff with my roomies and/or with my parents before check-in

Electronics

Laptop, & charger

Phone, & charger

Tablet, & charger

PS3? (I want to, since it can play blurays and do double duty)

TV

Camera

iPod

Miscellaneous Things

Books (Amy Poehler’s new book, Mindy Kaling’s book, and several Haruki Murakami books)

DVDs (not too many, but I’m bringing all my OUAT blu rays, as well as Frozen. I figure Netflix/renting can take care of a lot of my movie needs)

Lock for the lockers in the closets

Games (also, not many, but I’m in the middle of a Kingdom Hearts marathon)

Money for the first few weeks

Things to Work with Roommates On (AKA, We Don’t Need 6 TVs)

Router

A lot of the kitchen supplies that aren’t provided

Cleaning products

Toaster

Coffee maker/Keurig

TV (both for room, and in the common living room area)

DVD player

Gaming systems (I think a few of my roomies have mentioned that they have a Wii system)

Buy in Florida

Pillow (this is cross-listed because I don’t know if I’ll just bring my pillow, or get a new one)

Hangers

Push pins (for the cork board in the room)

Some sort of dry erase board calender or something would be cool so the roomies and I could all have a place to put our schedules!

Lamp

Rug?

Hamper/laundry basket

Those little shoe things you hang in your closet

Work shoes

Over the door hook?

Trashcan?

Extension cord?

Storage bin for under bathroom sink

Food

Cleaning supplies

Dish towels

Trash bags

10 days left, so I figured it was time to actually start seriously considering all the things that need to be shoved into my mom’s small little car!

Writing the list was fun.

Packing…well…

I’ll still probably end up waiting until the last minute to do it. :D

(P.S. That’s one of my all-time favorite GIFs…I love Johanna Mason…:D )

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Packing List!!

Here is a list of a majority, if not all, of the items we will need while we are down at Disney. I have a list that I will update regularly here, but this is just a simpler form to keep track of! :D

I hope this helps all of you lovelies! uwu

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DCP Packing List: Things to Bring

My program starts in 20 days and I leave for Orlando in 18 (!!!) I figured it’s probably time to start packing. Let’s see how much I can get there with two suitcases and my carry-on luggage!

Since I won’t have a car and I’m flying down by myself I want to make sure I’ll have as much stuff as possible before heading down. The more stuff I’m able to bring the less I have to buy, plus I don’t know when my first trip to Walmart will be. In suitcase #1 I am packing: linens, toiletries, and shoes!

Bedbug Mattress Protector 

Mattress Cover 

Mattress Topper

Bed Sheet

Blanket 

Comforter 

Pillow (totally undecided on this one, we’ll see how much space I have once I’m done)

Towels 

Beach Towel 

Surge Protectors 

Sneakers 

Converse

Flats

Flip-flops 

Heels

Rainboots 

Deodorant 

Toothpaste

Toothbrush 

Mouthwash 

Floss 

Face Cleanser 

Small Moisturizer 

Acne Treatment

Makeup Remover 

Small Sunblock 

Small Shampoo 

Small Conditioner 

Dry Shampoo 

Hairbrush

Soap 

Hairspray 

Hair Heat Protectant 

Mousse 

Anti-Frizz Serum 

Razor

Shaving Cream

And how am I going to fit all of that in one suitcase? Space bags, my friends, space bags. I also plan to wear my rainboots on the plane since they would take up the most space. I know it sounds like a lot, but when you look at it all together it doesn’t take up as much space as you’d think!

In suitcase #2: clothes!

Business Attire

T-Shirts 

Tank Tops 

Jeans 

Leggings (long and cropped)

Yoga Pants

Workout Clothes 

Sweats

Shorts 

Casual Dresses

Socks

Underwear

Bras

Bathing Suit 

Pajamas 

Jackets (a rain jacket, a jean jacket, and a regular light one)

Sweatshirts 

Sweaters 

Inexpensive Jewelry

Crossbody Bag

Headbands 

I technically get two carry-on items (a personal item and a carry-on) so I’ll be using a purse and a backpack. In those I’ll be carrying:

Makeup (if you’re carrying liquid products on board make sure they’re under 3.4 ounces!)

Hair Straightener 

Jewelry (things that I don’t want to risk losing)

Camera

Laptop

Important Documents (I-9 documentation, college information, etc. Things I can’t lose!) 

Medications 

Chargers/HDMI Cable

Baseball Hat

Book

My MagicBand

My list of things to purchase after check-in will be up tomorrow! See ya real soon!

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This was my master packing list from when I moved to Florida for the Disney College Program Fall 2014. I drove cross country from California, so of course if you are flying you will need to revise this list a bit. Good luck, and welcome to the team!

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Packing, packing, & more packing!

Hey guys!

Since there’s less than 2 weeks until I leave for my 3rd, yes 3rd, Disney College Program in Disneyland, I figured I should start my planning/packing list. Now being through this twice before, you can pretty much call me a pro at packing and moving across the country. 

When I pack, I make 2 definitive lists: 1 of things I need to bring with me, and one of things I can buy when I get there.

If you’re flying, remember, most airlines allow one free bag (Southwest allows two, so I always fly with them) and you get one small carry on bag and a personal bag (purse, backpack - I use a backpack simply for the fact that it’s a bit bigger and way easier to carry). 

SpaceBags are your absolute best friend. Since I dorm at school, I already have bedding, pillows, blankets, bath towels, ect… So rather than spending a ton of money buying more, I SpaceBag as much as I possibly can, and trust me, it’s so worth the $20 it cost for a box of 12 SpaceBags at your local CostCo/Sam’s Club. Just remember, if you’re planning on flying, make sure none of your bags are over 50lbs, or you will be charged extra, so make sure you weigh your suitcase when you’re finished packing.

Okay now, on to the lists. Remember, you will be wearing your costume 5/6 days a week, so you don’t need to bring a ton of clothes. YOU WON’T WEAR THEM, trust me. It’s not worth all the extra space.

That being said, here’s my master list/rules of thumb for certain things.

List 1: Things to Bring

ID

Wallet

Money (I bring at least $300 to get me through the first few weeks)

Medicine/birth control

Insurance card

Medical paperwork, if needed

DORMS paperwork

Phone/charger

5 shirts

5 shorts

2 pairs of jeans (nights can get chilly at times)

5/6 camisoles/undershirts (for your costume)

Plenty of underwear. I usually bring enough to last me 2 weeks (14 pairs - in case I don’t have time to do laundry)

7/8 pairs of non work socks

½ pairs of dress pants/slacks or a pencil skirt (for Traditions & class)

Girls, AT LEAST a weeks worth of bras. If you’re working outside and sweating a lot, you’re gonna want to have enough to change everyday, but if you work indoors (like me) I wear mine 2 days because I’m not getting sweaty/dirty - I wear sports bras to work because they’re much more comfortable, and don’t show under my costume.

Bedding, if you have it. Bedspread & sheets (I have twin XL and they fit perfect)

Contacts/glasses

Retainer

½ hoodies

1 jacket

½ pairs of comfy sneakers for walking around the parks

Flip flops

Dress shoes (for Traditions & Celebration)

Nice dress (for Celebration)

Cardigan (to wear over your business casual clothes, the hotel conference rooms where classes are held are always freezing)

Bathing suit

Pajamas

Workout clothes, if needed. Carnegie does have a small gym.

Jewelry (simple and small, appropriate for work/class)

Makeup (neutrals)

Straightener/curling iron

Blowdryer

List 2: What to Buy

Socks for work (you’ll find out what kind you need at Traditions)

Shampoo/conditioner

Lotion

Body wash

Deodorant

Face wash

Pads/tampons

Condoms 

Storage bins

Clorox wipes

Bathroom/kitchen cleaner

Tissues

TOILET PAPER

First-aid kit

Paper towels

Shower curtain

Popcorn bowl

Bath mat

Shower caddy that hangs in the shower

Laundry soap

Fabric softener

Hamper

Hangers

Napkins

Bobby pins/hair ties

Trash bags

Lunch box

Toothbrush/toothpaste

Mouthwash

Razors

Tupperware

Ziplock bags

Optional things to bring/buy, but make sure you talk to your roommates!

TV

DVD player

Gaming system

White board calendar to keep track of everyone’s schedules

Laptop/charger

iPod dock with alarm clock (I use mine everyday)

Oven mitts/pot holders

Kitchen towels

Camera/charger

Batteries

I think that’s all for now, hope this helps you guys! Disney here we come!

-Kate(:

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MY DCP PACKING LIST

This is roughly everything I plan on packing/buying for the program! I’m just doing the fall semester so if you’re doing fall advantage or spring/spring advantage, you can change some things and plan accordingly! Again, this is just some of the stuff I plan on bringing/buying (I added some things other people might use) and it might seem like a lot but it’s just stuff I use on a regular basis. It’s also geared more towards girls since I am a girl but guys can use some of this too I guess! I can also make an apartment packing list since the stuff for the apartment listed below is just the stuff I’m bringing and my roommates plan on bringing more!

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Disney + Books

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5 Ways to Network in the DCP

So you just got to Florida and you started your DCP. You want to network and move on up to the full time. Here are some of the best ways to network and get yourself into that dream job you are longing for.

1. Tell your leaders your dreams and future goals: This is the most important tip! Throughout my college program every class and networking event I attended it was stressed to me to tell my leaders what I wanted to do. If your dream is to be in charge of the Festival of Fantasy Parade at Magic Kingdom or to work with pyrotechnics in Fantasmic! let your leaders know this. You never know who they might be able to connect you to and your leaders truly do want you to be successful. Connect with your leaders. Be sure to schedule meet and greets with all of them. Make this a number one priority. After you meet make sure you give them a thank you card and a four keys card. 

2. Attend the CPASS Events: 3 CPASS Professional events are held during every college program. Incorporate the three R’s when you attend these Record, Relate, Reserve. 

3. Record: Make sure you write down names of the people you meet and their roles. You can with permission use this information to look them up in Roster or as a backup if you have lost their information.  

4. Relate: This was taught straight from our DCP Networking class and that’s that the winner in networking is the person who makes a connection. Find a common interest to connect with CPASS speakers or leaders that you meet and talk to them about this. 

For example, I was interested in learning more about Character Attendants and talked about how I enjoyed some of the experiences the speaker mentioned. Showing that you were listening and that the information helped you greatly contributes to making a strong connection. 

5. Reserve: Ask about a meet and greet. Disney does not shadow so if you go in knowing this you will save time. Simply ask the person you are meeting if you could possibly have fifteen minutes of their time to talk to them. Know when you are available and make it easy for them to meet. 

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YOUR GIRL JUST GOT INTO THE DISNEY COLLEGE PROGRAM FOR FALL ADVANTAGE 2018 MERCHANDISE!!!!!!!