Alma Ata: Guía de viajes, precios y alojamiento gratuito · 2026

ASAruzhan Sakypkereyesakypkerey · 10 ene 2023Leer

What is the Work and Travel program? Why are so many undergraduate and graduate students flocking to the USA? What are the pros? Or what are the cons? I am an ordinary graduate student at Al-Farabi Kazakh National University in Almaty. For example, let me answer the question: "Why should I go?" In general, going abroad, especially to America, is my main dream and goal. During my bachelor's degree, yes, it was just a dream. An impossible dream. Because not everyone gets the chance to go to America, right? But now it's not a dream, it's a goal. Because I have fully prepared myself. I signed up for English courses, raised my level to pre-intermediate, and am now studying at the intermediate level. Yes, you can go without studying English. But do I need that? My goal is to first get to know the culture of the country I dreamed of, communicate freely with its people, and integrate into that place. This is a vision board I made during my bachelor's degree. Do you believe it? I made America, specifically New York City, one of the most important parts. Just imagine standing in Times Square and feeling that you have achieved all of this... It is, of course, your hard work. With hard work and striving forward, you can achieve anything. There are no limits in this life; the limits are only in our minds. Turning a "no" into a "yes" is in our own hands. Words to think about. The main point: be different. Not like everyone else. Earn a lot of money, learn a language, meet new people, broaden your horizons, and take a picture in a place that many dream of visiting until they are old. You can do it. As I mentioned, I grew up in a simple family in a rural area. For me, America was hard to even dream about. Do you believe it? How much I limited myself? But now I am confident that I can do it. What is the current Work and Travel program like? I haven't been there myself, of course, but I decided to gather some information and write about it. America is a land for students who have stood tall and proven themselves. We all know that not everyone can do it. Most importantly, you can clearly see the joy, happiness, and zest for life in the faces of students who have returned from the current program. My friend recently returned. Do you know with what happiness he talked about America? His life and self-confidence increased a thousandfold; even his manner of speaking, thinking, and perspective changed. Isn't that the main reason? America changes a person. It opens one's eyes. Just imagine, America. In a big state. How wonderful! Yes, you will miss your family, it will be hard. But friend, you are in America! Even imagining it is wonderful. What are the pluses? If there were no pluses, no one would strive for this. My goal is not to go there and make money. I am still young, I will have time to make money. My main goal is to live in America for a long time. Do you think I will have this chance later? Maybe, but who guarantees it? And with the Work and Travel program, students can go. That is why I want to use this chance to the fullest. In addition, I will find a new environment. That is, I am sure that I will interact and make friends with foreign citizens. I will speak English and improve my level. I will interact and integrate with the American people. I will see with my own eyes the places I saw in movies and cartoons when I was little. That is why it is worth going to America. How do I imagine the program in 30 or 40 years? Of course, you only see the program you love in a good light. You are guaranteed that it will only be good in the future. However, in my opinion, I see contracts with several companies, working in other states, etc. A year ago, the phrase "spend the summer in America" seemed like something out of a science fiction series to me. I remember reading the amazing stories of students about their summer in the USA with burning eyes, and I dream of experiencing these wonderful emotions myself. I want to fulfill the dream of the little

BBBekarys Buitekovbekarys.buitekov · 9 ene 2023Leer

Let me start by telling you a little bit about myself. My name is Bekarys, but my friends call me Beka. I am 19 years old. I was born and live in Almaty. I study at the T. Zhurgenov Academy of Arts, majoring in feature film directing. Choosing a creative path at a conscious age was, for me, the first step toward achieving the goal I dreamed of as a child while falling asleep every night. I have been practicing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu since I was 11. I found this sport so fascinating that I trained in the gym almost every day with my brother. Now I have a blue belt and many awards from international and national competitions. Thanks to this sport, my hobby, and hard work, my first independent trip took place in 2019, when I was 16, for the World Championship in Abu Dhabi. Of course, at that time, the first goal I pursued on this trip was the competition, and only then did I think about traveling. But it happened that on the second day of the competition, I couldn't beat my opponent from Brazil. The only thing left was to follow the second goal: to travel, walk around, and explore Abu Dhabi. I made friends with the guys from my team, and we started enjoying carefree and bright days together. Our daily routine started with breakfast; we tried not to miss it. After breakfast, we rushed to the beach to warm our bones, listen to the sound of the waves, and relax. We walked a lot. The weather was quite hot, around +33;+36°C, but do you think that would bother a 16-year-old boy who had traveled abroad on his own for the first time? We spent more than half the day like that, and in the evening, we went to the pool located on the roof of our hotel. Thus, I visited the Sheikh Zayed Mosque, the Louvre Abu Dhabi, Ferrari World, and much more. I liked everything—both the Louvre and the mosque, it is simply wonderful. I definitely recommend visiting them. What emotions did this trip bring? Agree, the mere anticipation of an upcoming trip brings joy. And during the trip, you have plenty of opportunities to experience positive impressions. You can enjoy the beauty of nature, man-made cultural monuments, and architecture. On a trip, you will be surprised, admire, and experience a huge range of bright emotions, and you will learn new things. This is how I visited another country on my own for the first time and accurately experienced everything I described above. On this trip, I felt like an adult who takes full responsibility for his life.

AZAray Zhanzhigitzhanzhigitovaaa · 9 ene 2023Leer

Zhanzhigit Aray Almaty My life is my story Life is so interesting, sometimes complicated, incomprehensible, and absolutely unexplored for every person. It is one thing to learn and take examples from others, and quite another to live your own life. After all, everyone's life is their own and very important to each of us. Our life is shorter than we think, isn't it? It is fleeting, so much so that sometimes you don't realize how everything has changed. And yet, life is a series of events, both good and bad, happy and unfair moments. But each of them teaches us to be grateful, strong, and resilient. Thanks to such moments, a person grows, gains wisdom, and most importantly, experience. It is important to say that for a person—even if not for everyone, then for me—a large part of the life lessons I received came from good events. The emotions and sensations they gifted me are never forgotten and remain a great life experience. Since my first trip abroad, travel has become one of the best memories for me. I am a girl from a very ordinary family, where my mother worked as a teacher and my father as a driver. I lived an average life, if you think about it, but thanks to the love and care of my parents and sisters, I felt we were very rich. But I turned thirteen, and my life turned upside down. Losing the pillar of the family and the person I loved most was not one of the easy moments of my life. My inner little girl faded, thinking about my mother who was left alone at home while her daughter studied at a boarding school. I became too withdrawn, shy, completely different from who I was before. And then, at the end of 2019, finding out that my uncle and his family were flying to Istanbul, my mother gathered her money and sent me with them. I was very pleased; I was so looking forward to this trip, which lived up to my expectations one hundred percent. A city that included both culture and modernity, kind and sincere people, made me feel a new, yet unexplored feeling. This trip changed my life. Yes, just one trip that influenced my life so much that my soul now strived to know what lies ahead. I knew there was still more I had to see. After all, in the last decade, there have been a myriad of opportunities for students and schoolchildren to gain experience abroad. The number of summer camps that send students to different countries to learn languages and get acquainted with new cultures has started to grow. But there are requirements here, such as expenses, which are fully paid by the student and their parents. Unfortunately, not all parents can afford such tours and camps. But in such cases, there are many programs that help with financial issues. Even if you couldn't go abroad upon finishing school, there are many opportunities to study abroad for a certain time through programs of various universities, states, or well-known programs (Erasmus+, Erasmus Mundus, Mevlana), which in turn are famous for their generous sponsorship conditions. If you look, a multitude of opportunities open up for students. And it is not for nothing that they say, "The 21st century is the century of opportunities, unlimited choice, and the realization of potential." Having finished 11th grade, I desperately wanted to go abroad, but in my heart, I couldn't leave my mother alone, so I gave up the opportunity to fly to Turkey and stayed in Almaty. At the university, I wanted to study languages, as I linked my future to them. I spent the entire first year of university studying at home, in front of a laptop. I started to get tired of this, and I began looking for opportunities to step out of my comfort zone. That same day, as if Instagram heard me, the first ad that popped up was about Work and Travel. At that moment, I remembered a moment from my childhood when my sister came home with gifts given to her by a friend who had recently returned from the USA. I had completely forgotten about it, as there is a big age gap between my sister and me, and this story wa

GGuestUser10 dic 2019Leer

Dear friend, you have been waiting for D-Day all year: collecting documents, paying for the program, attending organized meetings, searching for or choosing a Job Offer, feeling nervous, worried, and preparing. And now, the interview date is set. I had the fate (or honor) of being the first student from the IEC office in Astana to go in. My palms were sweating, my heart was beating fast, and I was very nervous. I recalled all the possible questions they might ask at the interview and tried to calm down. My English is good enough, but you can't rely on that alone. I sat in the waiting room after numerous checks, and everyone around me was also nervous. One guy couldn't stop talking and was making nervous jokes due to stress. The consul read my last name with a strong accent and only pronounced it on the third attempt. When I entered the small office, I immediately said hello and asked the consul how they were doing. The only response was "Hi" - the consul didn't smile. I was worried, but I tried to focus as much as possible on the questions. They asked me which university I study at, what year I am in, and what my major is. Then they asked in more detail about the subjects I am studying. Then about my parents' place of work and their positions. At one point, the consul moved away from the microphone and I didn't hear the question, so I had to ask again with a polite "Excuse me?" There were questions about the purpose of my previous travels and again about my year of study. At the end, the consul asked me to list my rights, which are stated in the booklet (which the coordinators gave us); they listened very carefully and did not interrupt until I had listed them all. My visa was approved! My happiness knew no bounds! It seemed that the hardest part was behind me, but that was not the case. Next, you need to pack your suitcase and book a hotel. Packing recommendations: take only the essentials. Be sure to take a first-aid kit, a light jacket for cold weather and for bus trips (they always have the air conditioning on and it's very cold); light clothes for warm weather; clothes you can work in (in case they don't give you a uniform); comfortable shoes that you won't mind too much at the end of the summer; a hat and food. As for food, it is advisable to take something almost ready. For example, I took ten packs of instant noodles and they ran out by the end of the second week. Be sure to book a hotel or hostel if you arrive at night. Spending the night in a 24-hour McDonald's or Central Park is a good idea only in theory. After a long flight, fatigue hits instantly, and walking with money and all important documents at night through a metropolis like New York is not entirely safe. After a seventeen-hour flight and a three-hour transfer, my friend and I arrived in New York. We arrived at night with large suitcases, having changed so many time zones that the idea of looking for a bus or trusting taxi drivers at the airport was not even considered. I had money on my card and I immediately activated the SIM card that I was given at the IEC office. This way I was able to call a taxi via the Uber app and we calmly headed to the hotel. Life hacks: 1. It is advisable to install the SIM card in your phone in advance so you don't have to mess with it at the airport, but can activate it immediately. 2. Talk to students on the plane. I met two girls when I was flying to New York who were also flying from Astana and Almaty. Even though we had jobs in different cities, we all went to the city together in a pre-booked taxi. Thus, the payment for the trip was 50 dollars, but there were four of us and it came out much cheaper. That was my first time in New York and it is beautiful! #visa #NewYork #IEC.Exchange

KAKamilla Abaidildinovakamilla_070898 · 10 dic 2019Leer

Dear friend, you have been waiting for D-Day all year: collecting documents, paying for the program, attending organized meetings, searching for or choosing a Job Offer, feeling nervous, worried, and preparing. And then, the interview date was set. I had the fate (or honor) of being the first student from the CMO office in Astana to go in. My palms were sweating, my heart was beating fast, and I was very nervous. I recalled all the possible questions they might ask at the interview and tried to calm down. My English is good enough, but you can't rely on that alone. I am sitting in the waiting room after numerous checks, and everyone around me is also nervous. One guy couldn't stop talking due to stress and was making nervous jokes. The consul read my last name with a strong accent and only pronounced it correctly on the third try. When I entered the small office, I immediately said hello and asked the consul how they were doing. The only response I got was "Hi" - the consul didn't smile. I was worried, but I tried to focus as much as possible on the questions. They asked me which university I study at, what year I am in, and what my major is. Then they asked in more detail about the subjects I am studying. Then about my parents' place of work and their positions. At one point, the consul moved away from the microphone and I didn't hear the question, so I had to ask again with a polite "Excuse me?" There were questions about the purposes of my previous travels and again about my year of study. At the end, the consul asked me to list my rights, which are indicated in the booklet (which the coordinators gave us); they listened very carefully and did not interrupt until I had listed them all. My visa was approved! My happiness knew no bounds! It seemed that the hardest part was behind me, but that was not the case. Next, you need to pack your suitcase and book a hotel. Packing recommendations: take only the essentials. Be sure to take a first-aid kit, a light jacket for cold weather and for bus trips (they always have the air conditioning on and it's very cold); light clothes for warm weather; clothes you can work in (in case they don't provide a uniform); comfortable shoes that you won't mind wearing out by the end of the summer; a hat, and food. As for food, it is advisable to take something almost ready-made. For example, I took ten packs of instant noodles and they ran out by the end of the second week. Be sure to book a hotel or hostel if you arrive at night. Spending the night in a 24-hour McDonald's or Central Park is a good idea only in theory. After a long flight, fatigue hits instantly, and walking around a metropolis like New York at night with money and all your important documents is not safe. After a seventeen-hour flight and a three-hour transfer, my friend and I arrived in New York. We arrived at night with large suitcases, having changed so many time zones that the ideas of looking for a bus or trusting taxi drivers at the airport were not even considered. I had money on my card and I immediately activated the SIM card that I was given at the CMO office. This way I was able to call a taxi via the "Uber" app and we headed to the hotel calmly. Life hacks: 1. It is advisable to install the SIM card in your phone in advance so you don't have to mess with it at the airport, but can activate it immediately. 2. Talk to students on the plane. I met two girls when I was flying to New York who were also flying from Astana and Almaty. Even though we had jobs in different cities, we all went into the city together in a hired taxi. Thus, the payment for the trip was 50 dollars, but there were four of us and it came out much cheaper. That was my first time in New York and it is beautiful! #NewYork #Travel #Visa

MUMedeu Urinbayevmedeu.medeu.2003 · 10 ene 2023Leer

Big dreams and shattered plans When I was in the 10th grade, I became interested in Western culture. I watched films, series, read a lot about the USA and life there. And I decided to live the American life at least a little. And for this I had only 1 opportunity, this is to enter there. I was preparing for exams, taking them one by one. But when it came to the SAT exam, it was canceled due to covid19. At this point, I lost the whole point of working on this dream. Acceptance of the present and study in Kazakhstan And I realized that all my plans collapsed. I began to prepare for the UNT and began to consider the universities of Kazakhstan. Now I am studying in Almaty , thinking that I have already missed my opportunity to fly to the United States and at least see American life a little. Sudden Opportunities and New Hope Watching instagram stories, I came across a story of my classmate, where he shows how he flies to the USA under the work and travel program. I was shocked. Immediately began to look for information about such programs. Suddenly, I had hope for a trip to the United States, and it was like I had a second wind A lot of teenagers don't know about it This program provides a great opportunity to travel and work abroad. It helps to see a lot of new things and gain a lot of experience from residents of other countries. But why didn't I know about such programs until now. Of course I'm glad that there are many such programs and they give a lot of opportunities to students, but I think a lot of people like me just don't know about it. No one, of course, was obliged to tell me about this, but it would be better if more people told and advertised such programs. For a long time I lived without knowing about such programs.

АААсем Амантаеваasem.serikovna.18 · 6 ene 2023Leer

I was born and grew up in the city of Aktobe, located in the western region of Kazakhstan. Currently, I am a second-year student at Kudaibergen Zhubanov Regional University. As someone from a hospitable and cohesive society, travelling and understanding a culture is always the topic of my interest that makes me aware of my community as well as other communities that are different to mine. I, therefore, devote my spare time to exploring various community related things that allow me immersive experience in relevance to this. As someone in the growing up phase in life, a youth, I have had travelled a few parts of my country and developed an unyielding desire for a Student Exchange Program recently. As far as now, I have no success at such an opportunity. Although not being fortunate enough, I see the student exchange program as a very beneficial chapter that a person can experience in their university episode of life. It is indeed a remarkable opportunity to be a participant in the phase. Having the access to such a program would possibly be a once in a lifetime opportunity to better my knowledge in many things, ideally, the cultures thousands of miles away and a global level confidence and knowledge on many things. Throughout my lifetime, I travelled within the country on several occasions, on various purposes: to visit friends, to study, comprehending various cultural elements, as well as for adventure and unwinding. In my opinion, I believe travelling is part of a transition to adulthood; enhancing the knowledge of surroundings, possibly the most efficient route in gaining immense knowledge of the world of things and culture. In a nutshell, I regard this as an expansion of the education process to acquaint myself with numerous unknown. Of course, there are no particular definitions of youth traveling, my opinion as it is. One of my most recent travelling episode that I would like to share herein is my travel in 2022. A youth travelling program organized by the Friedrich Ebert Foundation, where I went to Almaty , Kazakhstan’s largest metropolis, to participate in a forum. The length of the trip was very short, about 3 days. I went there along with others, mostly my friends and some strangers of my age; we were not accompanied by our parents. What was the most interesting there that it was my first time on a plane. As I walked up the ramp to the entrance of the plane, the butterflies came in the pit of my stomach. A strong and strange sensation of agitation appeared in me. It was as if my legs would collapse at any moment of that time. This is notably the experience which I could never forget. Oh! Good heavens! Little did I know that I was scared of heights until the plane took off. Aargh! Not only that, it was my first-time unaccompanied travel, too. The nervousness and fear cast over my eyes to the deep in my soul. Never before the state of my mind and soul had gone through such feelings as I bordered the plane. In order to boost myself out of this, rolled my eyes and I said with a teeny-weeny smile to my own feelings: get out of my way! Interestingly enough, it worked! Little time after, I felt more comfortable by being there than ever before. All the negativities were replaced with positivity, so were the feelings and emotions that I had. The most astonishing part of the experience so far was yet to happen; the discovery of my plane seat. Zoinks! Holy Smokes! Luckily enough, my seat was reserved by the window. From there I could enjoy the absolutely fantastic panoramic view of the downtown of my hometown. A captivating, magnificent photographic look that filled my heart with happiness; thrilling. Never seen before views were just before my eyes. While I was looking at those views, I remembered the memories that was the present just minutes ago. My parents; and how we came to the airport and stayed together until my check-in. Remembering those memories prompted me to thinking about the past, the recent and future achievement