Originally posted by Maryland Mom
DD has applied to the WDWCP for January. Anything we should know? Things to bring, not to bother with? How far does the money go? Pay doesn't seem hi enough to cover more than room and board.
Will she be driving down to FL or flying?
The one thing that I've probably used the most that did not come with the apartment is a little George Foreman grill. (well, and my laptop computer as well). All bowls/plates/cups/silverware/pots/pans are provided, but the foreman grill is really nice, because it's quick, and it (for me at least) seems to do a better job (less sticking, more evenly cooked) than a frying pan.
Make sure to bring enough clothes to last about 2 weeks. Laundry machines are available in the complex, it's $1 each for washer and dryer.
Don't worry about bringing rain gear, unless you've got a small umbrella that you'd like to bring. If your job is going to require you to be outside, you will be issued rain gear.
I'm happy I've got a digital camera with me. (then again, photography is one of my hobbies, and my current goal is to learn to take good fireworks pictures by the end of my program, so I really like not having to deal with film)
The apartments have cable, but do not come with a TV. One of my roommates brought a little 13 inch tv, with built in VCR. It's not very big, but we do end up watching it a lot. He also bought (once he got down here) a cheap DVD player to go along with the TV.
I'll send you a PM with $$ information.