The new year 2022 has come, I am leaving with a group of friends from the city of love, Paris , we are heading by bus full of exhausted, but nevertheless happy people, to Germany, passing Brussels. During these adventures, everyone fulfilled their little dreams. Young, excited people sing songs in chorus, waiting for the next destination, and only I am sitting in the thought… I'm thinking what to do next after returning to Kazakhstan. After all, my exchange semester should end soon, and not all young and ambitious people, whom I am, want to stay in one place. On my return, going through all the options to continue exploring our vast world, since Europe has shown what a multicultural world it is, I came across all kinds of programs for students, including Work and Travel. I have a golden rule, "if you see an opportunity- take it." And I follow this rule dutifully. Despite the fact that I, as an ordinary person, have a habit of breaking the rules and not keeping my words. And as you can see from where you see this story, my dear readers, I followed my rule this time too. And so, let's figure out why Work and Travel? And what kind of experience do I want to get? Firstly, I would like to point out that the program allows you to work in an English-speaking country. This is a great opportunity for guys whose profession is related to English, and even more so for future teachers like me. Language is an instrument of thinking. To handle the language somehow means to think somehow: inaccurately, approximately, incorrectly. Learning and knowing the structure of a language is one thing, it's another thing to speak and feel a language. When you try to speak correctly, follow language rules - this creates difficulties, and being in the environment with native speakers gives the person a huge bonus and removes those very barriers. In the process of working together you get used to live speech, remember the features of intonation and pronunciation, learn to distinguish different dialects. Moreover, knowledge of the language develops memory and thinking, enriches the inner world, helps to better understand the culture of native speakers. In addition, words that sound somehow in your language take on a different meaning in a foreign one. Secondly, travel. As the name of the program itself says, the purpose of the program is to work and travel. Coming to travel and going back is a good and pleasant pastime, but the experience that I will describe to you now is much more interesting. Summer. You found friends from different countries, you have one common language, you worked and were a close-knit team, you spent a productive and most atmospheric summer in the country of Netflix, McDonalds, Apple, skyscrapers, baseball and capitalism, and then you go on a trip to the states that you dreamed of getting to since childhood on your hard-earned money. You have to admit, it sounds fascinating! When else in your life will you have such a chance? Travel develops us. I'm sure you've heard it many times. So how does this manifest itself? Before my exchange studies, I thought I was good at geography, and I was wrong. It turned out that I was confusing ordinary facts, and it was my arrival in Europe and the desire to visit every corner of it that helped me consolidate my knowledge about this culture. Now, I know which country borders on another, now I know the capitals of the Scandinavian countries, which I constantly confused, I can distinguish the architectural style of medieval cathedrals, and that Finnish is not a Germanic language at all, as I previously thought. I know facts that I would never have guessed to search on Google in my life, I know folk history from the stories of the citizens themselves. I thought I knew enough about America, because my generation grew up consuming American content. However, based on my experience, I know that I still have a lot to learn. In addition, it is an opportunity to show the world your people. Kazakhstan is a mul

París: Guía de viajes, precios y alojamiento gratuito · 2026
A newcomer can keep monthly outgoings to €1,400 by trading central floor space for an outer arrondissement with direct metro access.
- Alojamiento
- ≈ 600 €
- Comida
- ≈ 250 €
- Transporte
- ≈ 33 €
- Otros
- ≈ 517 €
Fuentes: 2 · A fecha de 5 de septiembre de 2026
- Monthly pass
- 90,80 €
Unified tickets and reloadable cards validate across the regional rail, subway, and bus networks.
- Café en barra
- 1,50 €
- Almuerzo en comedor
- 12 €
- Cena fuera
- 18 €
- Entrada a museo
- 32 €
- Habitación por mes
- ≈ 900 €
Fuentes: 3 · A fecha de 5 de septiembre de 2026
- Museums and major tourist attractions
- French and English
- Police stations and patrols in tourist areas
- French and English
- Public transit disruption announcements and live alerts
- French
- Anfitriones que hablan español
- 890
«Bonjour» — Say this immediately upon entering any shop or starting a conversation. Omission prompts dismissive responses.
- 1 día
- Notre-Dame de Paris, Louvre Museum, Eiffel Tower
- 3 días
- + Musée d'Orsay, Bastille, Jardin du Luxembourg
- 7 días
- + Arc de Triomphe, Conciergerie, Catacombs of Paris
Dense urban quarters shape daily routines around local markets and underground rail.
Long-term living revolves around the municipal arrondissements, where housing represents the bulk of monthly expenditure. Private landlords enforce strict screening hurdles, demanding rigorous income guarantees and official backing before signing a lease. Shifting toward outer districts lowers rent while maintaining direct rail links to central commercial zones.
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Daily mobility depends on the dense network of regional trains, buses, and underground lines coordinated across the capital. Multiple transit agencies manage the platforms, meaning labour strikes or maintenance works frequently halt specific routes without warning. Crowded carriages also attract organized pickpocketing syndicates, making bag vigilance essential during rush-hour commutes.
Daytime routines counter the steep expense of evening dining through established local habits. Neighbourhood bistros serve fixed lunch menus that provide substantial midday meals for far less money than dinner service. Taking morning espresso standing directly at the zinc counter further curbs costs, as sidewalk terrace seating carries an immediate service premium.
- Rental screening
- Bistro formule
- Public transit strikes
- Major art collections
- Commercial enterprises and professional services generate the majority of employment across the urban region.
- The national rail operator and the municipal transport authority divide operational control of regional transit lines.
- Drinking coffee at the bar counter costs substantially less than ordering at an outdoor café terrace.
- Subsidized housing benefits can reduce monthly rent expenses for qualified lower-income residents and students.
Dinero
- Habitación en piso compartido
- ≈ 600 €
- Comida, cocinar en casa
- ≈ 250 €
- Abono mensual de transporte
- ≈ 33 €
Con un host gratuito te ahorras ≈ 800 € al mes.
- Café
- 1,50 €
- Almuerzo en comedor
- 12 €
- Cena en un café
- 18 €
- Billete de transporte único
- 2,50 €
- Entrada de museo
- 32 €
- Habitación, al mes
- 900 €
- Tarjeta SIM
- 14,99 €
Hasta el 50% de los programas de intercambio, prácticas y otros servicios IEC pueden pagarse con puntos.
6 fuentes · A fecha de 5 de septiembre de 2026
Cómo llegar y dónde quedarse
Idiomas del anfitrión: francés, inglés, español, árabe e italiano
Establece tu ciudad de salida para ver los precios de los vuelos por mes.
- RER B from CDG
- 14 €
- 01Activate a mobile data plan or local eSIM profile.
- 02Withdraw cash from an indoor automated teller machine.
- 03Board the suburban train toward central transit hubs to reach local accommodation.
4 fuentes · A fecha de 5 de septiembre de 2026
Visado y aspectos prácticos
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Establece tu pasaporte: el tiempo de procesamiento, la tarifa y los documentos varían según el pasaporte.
- Residential rents are legally capped across the city, requiring tenants to verify listings against official ceilings.
- Landlords demand income proof substantially exceeding monthly rent and frequently require a local guarantor or state guarantee.
- State housing benefits require a domestic bank account and cannot be claimed retroactively for earlier months.
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- Local bistros often place tables tightly together and seat separate parties beside strangers.
Do subway and train networks use the same tickets?
The regional transport authority manages travel integration across the metropolitan area. Standard tickets function interchangeably on subway routes and suburban rail lines operated by either RATP or SNCF. Travelers can plan itineraries and load electronic tickets through the regional transit application.
Fuente: WikivoyageHow can travelers reach central Paris from Charles de Gaulle Airport?
Suburban rail lines run directly from airport terminals into major central interchange stations. Passengers transfer from these trains onto connecting subway lines with their standard airport fare. Night bus routes maintain passenger service toward the city centre after suburban train operations halt.
Fuente: WikivoyageHow can passengers avoid pickpockets on public transit?
Theft rings focus on passengers boarding subway carriages, suburban lines, and airport connection links. Perpetrators frequently target mobile phones and grab luggage right as automatic doors shut. Travelers should keep valuables stored securely in front pockets and remain watchful on crowded platforms.
Fuente: WikivoyageWhat financial support and rental guarantees exist for long-term tenants?
French landlords require documented income alongside a domestic guarantor or the state Visale guarantee program. Long-term renters and university students can apply for the national housing assistance benefit managed through CAF. Joining an apartment share remains standard practice to satisfy stringent tenancy requirements.
Fuente: Cost of Living in Paris 2026: Real Monthly Budget | BestCitiesInFrance · Cost of Living in Paris 2026: Student Budget & RentHow can visitors eat affordably at local restaurants?
Neighborhood bistros offer lunch set menus that cost substantially less than standard evening dining. Popular establishments fill up quickly and require advance reservations, which are easier to secure during lunch service. Food stands and neighborhood bakeries offer portable takeout alternatives for midday dining.
Fuente: WikivoyageIs the subway network convenient for travelers with heavy luggage?
Navigating underground subway platforms involves climbing and descending multiple flights of stairs. Escalators and passenger elevators remain uncommon across the network, existing primarily in newer stations. Station interchanges frequently demand extensive walking along connecting tunnels.
Fuente: Wikivoyage3 fuentes
Seguridad y salud
Cómo llegar
Qué hay alrededor
Necesidades cotidianas a poca distancia
Cuándo ir e itinerarios
- 09:00Notre-Dame de ParisInspect the medieval cathedral facade on Île de la Cité before river traffic increases.
- 11:00ConciergerieExamine the former royal residence and revolutionary prison along the riverbank.
- 13:30Louvre MuseumTour the central art galleries housing classical sculptures and historical paintings.
- 16:30Musée d'OrsayView the national collection of Impressionist masterworks housed in the former railway station.
- 10:00Grand PalaisWalk past the historic exhibition hall near the river bridge.
- 12:00avenue des Champs-ÉlyséesFollow the broad commercial avenue toward the western monument.
- 14:30Arc de TriompheObserve the monumental arch commanding the junction of radiating avenues.
- 17:00Eiffel TowerConclude at the landmark iron tower beside Champ de Mars.
- 09:30Jardin du LuxembourgStroll through the public gardens and tree-lined promenades on the Left Bank.
- 12:30Centre Georges PompidouExplore the public plaza and distinctive exterior architecture in Beaubourg.
- 15:30BastilleVisit the historic square connecting local cafes and residential quarters.
Idioma y cultura
Cinco frases para el primer día y dónde no puedes prescindir del idioma
English works well in central tourist areas, international hotels, and major museums. Staff at transit hubs and police patrolling central sites generally communicate in English.
- Bonjourbohn-zhoor
- Parlez-vous anglais ?par-lay voo ahn-glay
- Un café au comptoir, s'il vous plaîtuhn kah-fay oh kohm-twahr, seel voo pleh
- La formule du midi, s'il vous plaîtlah for-mewl dew mee-dee, seel voo pleh
- Une carafe d'eau, s'il vous plaîtewn kah-rahf doh, seel voo pleh
2 frases más
- L'addition, s'il vous plaîtlah-dee-syohn, seel voo pleh
- Le dossier de locationluh doh-syay duh loh-kah-syohn
| Situación | Idioma |
|---|---|
| Museums and major tourist attractions | French and English |
| Police stations and patrols in tourist areas | French and English |
| Public transit disruption announcements and live alerts | French |
| Neighborhood bistros and local markets | French |
| Rental agencies and public administrative services | French |

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Hi everyone. This is Aigerim, who saw the contest information just a few hours before it ended. I might name my blog "Aigerim in NEW-YORK, like Emily in PARIS". Let me explain why: the American Emily unexpectedly gets a job offer in Paris, and there she encounters all sorts of interesting adventures, new friends, love, and a new culture. Similarly, I, Aigerim from Kazakhstan, upon hearing the happy news from IEC, believe that I have received a great opportunity to make the summer of 2023 as useful, interesting, and full of new friends, bright events, and new cultural experiences as possible :) My full name is Temirbekova Aigerim. I am a 3rd-year student at the Kazakh National University of Arts. My English level is INTERMEDIATE. My major is Academic Singing; in a word, I am a future opera singer😊 My soul finds joy in art and culture, and I have been involved in music and art for 12 years. During this time, I have been very active and have achieved many successes. I am an active participant in university, city, regional, and national events. I am a member of the UNESCO club, a scholarship holder of the First President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Foundation, and in 2019 I was named "BEST STUDENT OF THE YEAR". I devote most of my time to my profession—vocal training—at a professional level. In addition, I lead a healthy lifestyle, play sports, and am learning English, Italian, and French. I love researching languages, and the history, culture, art, and music of those countries are very interesting to me. The reason I chose the Work and Travel program is that since childhood, I have been watching American movies, operas, reading books, and observing their way of life, which sparked a great interest in me. Even Harry Potter opened up a great love in me because there are filming locations for that movie in the USA, and seeing the park is one of my dreams. One of my biggest dreams is, as a student who loves opera, to visit the Metropolitan Opera Theatre and see the performances with my own eyes. According to the schedule, I saw that there will be a performance in June at this theater with the participation of great opera masters, and I wrote it down in my dream notebook. In 2020, I heard that there was an opportunity for students to go to America through this program. Of course, at that time, everything seemed simple and inaccessible because it was a period of stagnation; we went through quarantine/coronavirus/a very scary period. Over time, I focused more on my profession, studies, and development; besides, my parents were against it. Because I am the spoiled daughter of the house, they worry a lot. But now, having fully understood the program and seeing that many students have returned home safely, their worries have gone away. And as a 3rd-year student, I am very interested in the opportunity to go to the USA, and there are sufficient reasons for this. 1. I love traveling. Since I was a teenager, I grew up watching "Oryol i Reshka", Dmitry Komarov's "Mir Naiznanku", and Ptushkin's episodes. Those programs greatly changed my view of the world. The beautiful landscapes, historical places, culture, cheerful people, languages, and traditions they showed, and their art, increased my love for traveling, and a big dream appeared to see everything with my own eyes. On the current internet, on Instagram and TikTok, there are many travel bloggers who were also participants in the WORK AND TRAVEL program. When I browse through so much information and interesting facts about America, I think that I also have many opportunities to go to America, and I can do it too. "Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many people need it very much," said Mark Twain, and he knew a lot about travel. I know that traveling changes a person's consciousness for the better, and it improves a person's emotional health. 2. The second is experience. Participating in this program is a unique, special experience. This is not a program I c
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Hi everyone. I am Aigerim, and I saw this contest just a few hours before it ends. I might name my blog "Aigerim in NEW-YORK, like Emily in PARIS." Let me explain why: the American Emily unexpectedly receives an offer to go to Paris for work, and there she encounters various interesting events, new friends, love, and a new culture. Similarly, I, Aigerim from Kazakhstan, having unexpectedly heard the happy news from IEC, believe that I have received a great opportunity to make this summer of 2023 as useful, interesting, and full of new friends, pleasant events, and acquaintance with a new culture as possible. Now I believe in it :) My full name is Aigerim Temirbekova. I am a 3rd-year student at the Kazakh National University of Arts. My English level is INTERMEDIATE. My major is Academic Singing; in a word, I am a future Opera singer. 😊 My whole soul finds pleasure in Art and Culture, and I have been in music and art for about 12 years. During this time, I have been very active and have been achieving success. I am an active participant in university public events, as well as city, regional, and Republican-level events. I am a member of the UNESCO club, a scholarship holder of the Foundation of the First President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and I managed to be named "BEST STUDENT OF THE YEAR" in 2019. I devote a lot of time to my profession—vocal performance—at a professional level. In addition, I lead a healthy lifestyle, play sports, and am mastering English, Italian, and French. I love researching languages, and the history, culture, art, and music of those countries are very interesting to me. The reason I chose the Work and Travel USA program is that since I was a child, I have been watching American films, operas, books, and their way of life from afar, which sparked a great interest in me. Harry Potter himself opened up my great love because there are places in the USA where that film was shot, and seeing the park is one of my dreams. One of my big dreams is for a student like me who loves listening to Opera to go to the Metropolitan Opera Theatre and see the performances with my own eyes. According to the plan, I saw that there will be a performance in this theater in June with the participation of great opera masters, and I wrote it down in my dream journal. In 2020, I heard that there was an opportunity for students to go to America with this program. Of course, at that time, everything seemed simple and inaccessible to us because it was a quiet period; we went through a very scary period of quarantine/coronavirus. Over time, I paid a lot of attention to my profession, studies, and development; moreover, my parents were against it because I am the spoiled daughter of the house, and they worry a lot. But now, having fully understood the program and seeing many students return home safely, their worries have gone away. And as a 3rd-year student, I am very interested in the opportunity to go to the United States of America, and there are sufficient reasons for this. 1. I love traveling. Since I was a teenager, I grew up watching "Oryol i Reshka," Dmitry Komarov's "Mir Naiznanku," and Ptushkin's episodes. Those programs changed my view of the world a lot. The beautiful landscapes, historical places, culture, cheerful people, languages, traditions, and arts they showed increased my love for traveling, and a big dream appeared that I want to see everything with my own eyes. On the current internet, on Instagram and TikTok, there are many travel bloggers who have also been participants in the WORK AND TRAVEL program. When I browse through a lot of information and interesting things about America, I think that there are so many opportunities for me to go to America, and I can do it too. "Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely," said Mark Twain, and he knew a lot about travel. I know that traveling changes a person's consciousness for the better and improves a p
Kubissenova Saltanat IEC Kazakhstan 8th group International exchange program: now and in the future There are many programs available today, in the twenty-first century, that offer the chance to travel, study and work abroad. We witness people successfully returning home after having participated in an international program, providing positive feedback, and recommending others to participate. The key to a future that is sustainable, one where the generation is educated and has a wider worldview, is giving students these possibilities. My university provided me with the opportunity to study abroad as an exchange student in Lithuania last semester. At the age of 18 years old, I was a young girl who had never left her home country. Sincerely, it was quite challenging to be alone with strangers and away from home. However, over time, these random strangers turned into my closest friends. During my six-month study abroad, in Lithuania, Samantha and I lived in the same room. In a way, Samantha was my sister, or "sorella" in Italian.This second-year Italian master's student helped me adapt to the community at a foreign university and introduced me to other Erasmus students. It was wonderful for me to be acquainted with individuals from Turkey, Korea, Italy, Spain, Ukraine, Indonesia, Morocco and India since they all had unique personalities and were a part of their different cultures. I made an attempt to manage my courses so that I could return to my former university with a satisfactory grade. At Kaunas University of Technology, where I spent the whole semester studying, we were taught how to learn more effectively. I found that studying in Europe is relatively simpler than in Kazakhstan, considering the practically identical educational system. For instance, we just took the midterm and final examinations at KTU, which felt more comfortable to me than the midterm, endterm, and final exams we take at my own university. Actually, I had four school courses in total, and they were all very different from one another. As a student of mathematical science speciality, I found learning about physics to be somewhat difficult. Despite this, I was able to pass each subject with honors, and I returned to my Suleyman Demirel university with pleasure. A trip to Copenhagen with my friend Elmira from Kazakhstan and two korean girls is among the memories I will not soon forget. We arrived at 7 a.m. without carefully checking our flight while the flight was scheduled to leave at 10 a.m. When we could not find our flight in the list of flights for the following two hours, we became really anxious. We asked the airport employees, after that we recognized our faults, and made the choice to wait for our flight. In the airport, we fell asleep while hugging our luggage. Nevertheless, we traveled about Copenhagen for two days, enjoying traditional delicacies and seeing the origin of the well-known Copenhagen Tigers store. I am delighted to get the opportunity and fulfill a childhood dream of mine by traveling to the city of love, Paris . Even at first glance, it is obvious that this country is a megalopolis with magnificent historical buildings that gives a completely European atmosphere, which I want to return to. Work and travel is one of the well-known programs that helps students find employment abroad and travel throughout the USA. Every year, this program sends a large number of students to America to pursue their dreams. Programs offer all assistance, including aid in locating employment, assistance with obtaining a visa, and contact information for 24-hour emergency services in the USA. With the help of this curriculum, students learn to push themselves beyond their comfort zones and work hard to earn money for fun and pleasure. I want to be in the USA after such an amazing experience with my university's exchange program. I was encouraged to give this program a try by my closest friend who took part in it. After considering all the information, I
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Work and Travel, prácticas, au pair y voluntariado en Francia: la visa, la invitación y el apoyo en el destino son gestionados por CMO International Programmes.
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