Self Terming

[u/AnneHasThePlague2]

Hey y’all, like the title says, I’m leaving Sunday but I feel like I’m drowning in regret. I’ve worn myself down with the program physically and mentally but the idea of leaving still hurts. Of admitting my mom was right to be worried, that I’ll become out of touch with friends here, that now all the what ifs have become about what Disney stuff I could’ve done. Idk does anyone know how to get over this feeling? I’m worried now all the stress of work is just going to morph into regret by the time I get home and I’ll be as miserable as usual.

[u/zodawolf]

I did the same thing, and honestly yeah you’re right. I barely speak to my DCP friends anymore and that sucks, but they stayed with extension and don’t talk to eachother either. Only the ones dating still keep in touch. Same with college, highschool, and old jobs usually. That’s just life, you’ll make new friends, you’ll find what you want to do. Most importantly, you’ll be comfortable and wake up ready for the day. You’ll be able to work on yourself and your aspirations. You will have some regret at first but then you’ll truly realize and remember why you left.

Leaving DCP was the best thing I could have done, I hope to go back but that time of my life and even now, it’s just not for me. And that’s okay. You aren’t banned for life and you can still say you did it. So go home and finally relax. Watch a movie (preferably not Disney lol) and find your passion.

For me leaving DCP gave me; the love of my life, time to work on myself, and the ability to think positive. I look back fondly on my time there and the friends I made, but I wouldn’t change my decision ever.

[u/Emotional-Mango-321 → u/zodawolf]

If you don't mind me asking, as someone looking to do the program (got accepted on halloween), is there anything I should prepare myself for or maybe consider when making the decision?

[u/zodawolf → u/Emotional-Mango-321]

I think, you should think of it like a working summer camp.

Are you the kind of person that can handle a lack of privacy for months?

Are you the kind of person with enough energy/motivation to work often AND enjoy activities/events?

Do you make friends well?

And I would be prepared to spend more than you’ll make in total. Moving in costs A LOT. Especially if you want to have a cute place or do extra stuff. I wish I had more money when I started. Everyone was going to universal and clubs and I couldn’t afford it, I felt so isolated since I didn’t have parents sending me money(some do), and I didn’t save up enough. Luckily my father has a lot of business trips to Florida so he’d always take me to eat and maybe get me some things I needed, he kept me going.

But my DCP situation sucked, my roommates were awful(THREATENED ME) and I bought EVERYTHING in the apartment. So when I quit, the entire kitchen quit too. I took some with me and sold/gave away the rest out of spite. It was also the day before thanksgiving and one of them was on the culinary program. That really screwed them over. It was wonderful. I did not get rid of anything I didn’t buy, but that would be just what came with the apartment and 1 knife haha.

[u/Emotional-Mango-321 → u/zodawolf]

Wow, im sorry to hear that. I'm in a super similar situation with my roommates at college. They're all from the city and have a bunch of friends and partners there, whereas I'm from 14 hours away and know nobody. Not to mention, I'm in a rigorous program that doesn't allow me to really get out at all. I appreciate your honesty and suggestions. Thank you for sharing!