How to Prepare for your DCP

So you've been accepted and you are officially doing the Disney College Program. Everything is getting so real and moving so fast. You're probably freaking out because you don't know how to prepare or what to expect. Trust me, I've been there. Here are a few tips to prepare for your DCP.

• Think about how you are getting down to Disney. If your flying, think about what you will be packing your stuff in. Do you have suitcases? Will you be shipping it all down later? If your driving start thinking about how you're going to pack your car up. Who will be going with you and how much room with they need in the car for there stuff? Also, start saving for your parking pass can range from 75 to 120$.
• When packing keep in mind it will be between 75 and 80 degrees most days, but not always. Make sure to pack appropriate clothes. You may think you will be living in shorts every day, but trust me you will want jeans and sweatshirts as well, maybe even one heavier coat. It does get cold, especially in November through February. 
• On that note, make sure you pack cute outfits for going around the parks in and getting photos. It won't always be like a Disney vacation where you wear running shorts and gym shoes because of your planning on being there all day. Some days you'll run in for an hour and leave, so you don't always have to dress so practically.
• Make sure you bring a lunchbox and sunglasses (if you have an outside work location).
• For Training Days and Traditions make sure you bring nice comfortable flats (You will be walking a bit), as well as layers.
• Get a lanyard and ID holder. It will just make everything so much easier.
• Make sure you have large purses or small backpacks for the parks, its a pain to lug around something too big and it sucks to have something so small that you can't even fit an extra I'm Celebrating Button in it.
• Start Saving Now! Especially if there are a lot of expensive things on your bucket list or you plan on getting a Universal pass. Disney Expenses can add up quickly and sometimes there are hidden expenses during the DCP.
• Most Importantly, Get Excited! This will be the time of your life!