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SSSaniya Shonbayevashonbaeva99 · 06.12.2019Lesen

The city where I spent most of my summer was called Ocean City, Maryland. It borders right on the state of Delaware, which is actually where my job was located. There, I met a woman who worked at a Baptist church. She told me about all the life hacks that came in handy for me later on. What I love about Ocean City is that there are churches and student organizations that help J-1 students. For example, several times a week they hosted free breakfasts, lunches, and dinners, as well as various events like pool parties, and in early June, they give away free bicycles. On my first day, I got one of those beauties too. No one asks for your documents; it all depends on your conscience. Of course, at the end of the season, you need to return the bike, and I don't think that's any trouble at all considering it will serve you all summer. And my first piece of advice: if anyone is going to this city, run to the church as soon as you arrive if you want to get a free bike. You can track all the news here: https://www.facebook.com/ocbaptistchurch/ Second, don't be afraid to meet new people. Personally, I'm not the type to make acquaintances easily, but in America, it was different. I was very sociable and wasn't afraid to be open-minded. It's so cool to have friends from different countries. Also, upon arriving in Ocean City, I faced some housing issues. My landlord at the time let me down, and I urgently needed to find something new, otherwise, I would have spent the night on the street. I sorted out my problem immediately, as I mentioned earlier, and even managed to get a bike. Yes, that all happened in one day. Here is another tip: when you are looking for housing, never send a deposit, because everything can be agreed upon verbally, but if you find a house, find a backup option too. Once you are there, you can decide, and no one will do anything to you if you turn down one place or another. But you will be sure that you have a place to stay upon arrival. No one guarantees that you won't end up in the same situation as me. Next, I started settling into my job. My first impression was wrong, not what I had imagined. In the team, no one spoke Russian except me, so it was a good chance to improve my English. Then, I found a second job, and it was the opposite there—almost everyone spoke Russian. Over time, I started to get used to it and didn't feel any discomfort. Tip: Every boss loves it when an employee gives their all at work. I don't mean working like a horse, but just knowing your job from A to Z and not standing around doing nothing. For example, if a task doesn't concern you, you can offer your help; they will only like that. In any case, you won't go unnoticed. By the way, you will probably be notified about this, but I want to add something from myself. Upon arrival, get yourself a bank card. You don't necessarily have to get a Bank of America card; you can get one from PNC, for example. At the beginning of the summer, there will be a huge line at Bank of America. And why do you need a card in general: 1) Your salary goes directly to the card, and it's a safer way to store money. 2) In any case, you will go traveling, and you need to buy, for example, a ticket. I bought everything through my friend's card, and as a result, I had problems. Let me explain: I planned to go to Las Vegas, I had already bought the tickets, but upon arriving at the airport, they told me at the check-in counter that my flight was canceled, but they didn't refund my money. Naturally, I bought the tickets using someone else's card, and to solve this problem, I needed to go to the bank with the owner of that card. Why would someone want to waste time on your business? Therefore, keep this fact in mind and get a card, because it will be useful not only for buying tickets. Having money on a card is much more convenient than keeping it in cash. It seems like such small things, but they play an important role. Ocean City is about a three-hour drive from New Yor

AKAliya Kenessarinakenessarina · 29.11.2015Lesen

Time flew by unnoticed. Exams were over, and the excitement I felt in Europe started to become the new normal. It was time for the embassy interview. I noticed the fear the students were feeling, especially the first-timers. The atmosphere was tense; many were worried that their plans for this summer, or even their dreams, might be shattered. I really liked how everyone supported each other; those who came out with an approved J-1 Visa gave advice and helped out. In short, they tried to pass their confidence on to us. I started to soak up this atmosphere little by little and became tense myself. The repeaters told us how they had gone through the interview last year and what questions they were usually asked. The first-timers talked about which consul was the scariest and strictest, and which window they hoped to be assigned to. And then the moment came when I saw that a girl had been denied a visa. I didn't know her, but I remembered her eyes filled with tears and her desperate expression. A chill ran down my spine, and I felt uneasy, as if I had been the one denied. I understood that, like many others, this girl likely had a dream of seeing America, or simply wanted to relax and earn some money—combining business with pleasure. However, I also understood that this meant other perspectives would open up for her; she just needed to get through this and move on. I was so lost in thought that I didn't hear my name being called. The thing was, I was sure we were going in order, and that way I could track and be ready for the interview. Students usually went to the interview in the same order they submitted their documents. But it turned out not to be the case; I looked at those in front of me, there were still quite a few, and I stood up abruptly. As a result, I went to the wrong window and only after a minute of hesitation realized where I needed to go. I found it very funny that it all started like that. I had no illusions about myself or my abilities and was ready for any turn of events. To my surprise, the consul turned out to be very friendly, speaking very clearly and openly. The questions were the ones we had been prepared for in advance, so it was very easy. It turned out he was born in the state of Delaware, where I intended to go. He told me a lot about it and his memories. I didn't stand there for long, and at first, I didn't realize he had approved my J-1 Visa. Only when the consul said he wished me luck and advised me to go see the dolphins did I realize that was it. We had prepared for a trial, but the interview went like a normal conversation without any tricky questions. If you are confident in your English and have the desire to go, don't worry; everything will be as it should be. My friend also passed, and we prepared for our adventures together. Back then, we had no idea what awaited us and how memorable this summer would be. #WorkAndTravelUSA #J1Visa #SummerWorkTravel