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MOMartay Omirbekmartajomirbek · 10 de jan. de 2023Ler

Now and in the future What I know about youth travel? Youth tourism is a special type of travel, when young people prefer to relax in large companies united by a common goal of exploring the world and spending leisure time. It has a significant influence on the development of a young person as a worthy and harmoniously developed citizen of his country. My funny story Once while traveling , I found guys from my country on social networks who traveled in the same city where I was .It was a rainy day and I had a raincoat and a huge backpack.The moment I got off the subway , I get my phone and started texting them to set up a meeting place .Suddenly I heard two guys talking in my native language, one of them asked the other "how do you spell McDonald's"?When I looked at them, our eyes met.It was raining and I couldn't see them.Since we were all in raincoats.I smiled and went on looking for wifi to write to those guys from my country.When I found the wifi and texted them, they said they were at McDonald's!I laughed and went there.And I saw those guys on the road .It was funny to see them there. Why I want to participate in this program? The most important goal of my participation in the program is travelling and culture exchange.An opportunity to see America at such a young age.This program allows us to be happy and spend our youth traveling and being free .To be so free and not be afraid of other people's judgments. Taking part in an international cultural exchange increases the students' chances of employability, but it also helps us gain skills for their future jobs. Employers value virtues such as adaptability, cultural awareness, tolerance and so-called “transversal skills”. A person must have dreams come true. Many people dream of traveling.I dream of visiting all continents. Get acquainted with the cultures of peoples who live in different parts of the world. See the ocean. Swim in all the seas of the world. See the coldest and warmest countries. I will bring souvenirs and memories from my travels. Be sure to share your impressions with friends and relatives. Perhaps they will also get carried away with my dream. And then we will travel in a friendly company of like-minded people. Returning home, you bring with you a piece of the place you visited. And it stays forever. Sharing my culture Kazakhstan is a multinational, multicultural country. But despite such a mixture of cultures, each nation of Kazakhstan carefully preserves its own cultural traditions and customs. I want to take our traditional clothes and jewelry with me when I go to the United States to show the world how beautiful our culture is.Even in our country I try to wear our traditional clothes,hats and jewelry. My friend has a traditional jewelry store, I support and help her with her business . I am glad that our young people are so proud of our culture. How participation in the program will help me in my future career? My profession is a teacher of two foreign languages: English and Turkish.We have a similar culture with the Republic of Turkey, so it will be quite easy to teach Turkish.But I also need to teach English.The language of a country that I have not visited and have not felt the atmosphere of this country.That's why I want to take part in this program to experience this moment filled with knowledge that will help me reach the very top of my career.So that my students in the future can speak this language fluently and travel the world without a language barrier. I will tell them about my story and motivate them to know this language in the best quality and be eager to see this wonderful world.After all, traveling gives us happiness and an immeasurable amount of cool moments, experience and knowledge. What can be improved in exchange programs? I asked my brother, who participated in the Work and Travel 2022 program, what he would like to change in the program, and friends who visited America thanks to this program.I have identified several of their pr

OOOleksandra Onystiukonystyuko · 10 de jan. de 2023Ler

Every marvelous adventure begins with a spontaneous decision. Once you’d like to try something new, even have a bit of fear or uncertainty, but then your lifestyle will never be the same. Young people are courageous explorers who are open to the world. Then, something that can change and fill the life of many students calls ‘exchange programs’. I’m not an exception, so I’m ready to get new experience in Work and Travel USA program. Oliver Wendell Holmes said, “A mind that is stretched by a new experience can never go back to its old dimensions.” Exchange programs are about significant personal changes that have an important influence on the future. Students get an invaluable experience combining new culture, exploring a new city and country, new people and community, and learning new skills and many amazements. Definitely, these expand the worldview, but they can also help in finding yourself and your purpose in life. I’m convinced that youth trips also pump up everyone as a person, so after this experience, the difference with other peers who didn’t participate in it is palpable. So it is about growing up, and I’d say in a speedy, inconvenient at times way. Students are the drivers of change because they have the power to build a better society around them. Therefore exchange programs can be a great tool to recognize what best young people can take from other cultures and implement in their native land. During intercultural interaction in programs, students are able to share their own culture, traditions, and different features with each other, so the result is a combination of something greater. By the way, I hope in America, it is possible to learn and understand their world (I’m sure it will be 100%) and also get to know exciting things from other students from different cultures. Next, exchange programs are one of the most significant types of non-formal education. In schools or universities, we used to have typical studying with books, lectures, teachers, and other standard things, but in youth trips, students have practical lessons. New conditions force you to take care of yourself independently. This is a kind of school of life where students face many challenges – from organizing their budget to finding the necessary place in a new city. Nevertheless, the moment of really growing up also can be great thanks to youth traveling. Everything I described above related to my experience too. In July 2022, I was in Summer School “Waves and Ebbs of Democracy”: Lessons learnt from Central European 'There and Back Again” at Masaryk University in Brno, Czech Republic , and it was a great three weeks. Except that we had an educational plan, I spent a fantastic time exploring a new country and communicating with new people from Georgia, Hong Kong, the United Kingdom, Serbia, Montenegro, and Armenia. Honestly, it was exciting to interact with them and share my thoughts and feelings about russian invasion of Ukraine. Sometimes I recognized that they didn’t understand the Ukrainian context, so my mission was to describe how it happens. I wanted first to introduce them to our culture and then tell them about our history and brave people. Nothing captivates people like food, so I decided to cook Ukrainian traditional cuisine borshch for the group. And they could give thanks by donating to our army. Two goals were achieved: in this way, we joined the victory of Ukraine, and international students learned more about my culture and Ukraine in general. (Video here) Furthermore, this program consisted of traveling in Central Europe, so we were in Budapest, Prague, and Vienna. The best opportunity to combine hard work and funny nights is to catch the moment as we did during our trips. Besides, I realized how similar we are: international students also can have responsible preparation for the test after a crazy night or submitting a task at the last minute. Because previously thought these related to Ukrainian students only, but fortunately, I

Gguest_160091 de out. de 2009Ler

Against all odds. Only one girl among us was working, and that money was barely enough to pay for the apartment. The rest of us were stubbornly looking for work. Once, exhausted from hunger, I was walking through Manhattan, checking every cafe and restaurant; finding a job turned out not to be so easy. Eventually, while passing by some movers unloading a truck, I asked them about work. The guys told me the boss was constantly hiring, and they gave me the address!!! Hooray, a couple of days later I went to work. The first day was a real nightmare for me—imagine working as a mover when you haven't eaten properly for a whole week. But in the evening, God rewarded me :). The guys I worked with (Poles) bought me a sandwich. A gorgeous, huge, and delicious sandwich. I ate half myself and left the rest for the guys for the evening. The funniest thing is that when I brought them the dinner wrapped in paper that evening, they unwrapped it, and... there was a huge, green, half-dead fly on it!!! But what could you do... About pessimists. While I was looking for work, in one of the bars (where I went to ask for water), I met a student, Vanka from Moscow—what a jerk he turned out to be. Despite my decent build, the guy was one and a half times bigger than me and was whining like my 5-year-old niece: "...everything is bad, there's no work, nothing to eat, I changed my tickets yesterday, I'm flying to Moscow tomorrow..." I remember getting so angry that I told him to go... to Moscow, and left, remembering him with disgust for a long time after. People like that shouldn't be let into the States; they'll die of hunger. Aleshka got a job working with me after a while, and our second girl also found work. Thus, life slowly improved. Almost immediately after everyone got settled, the Uzbeks kicked us out—they just kicked us out of the house. For two nights in a row, we slept on benches and grass in Central Park. In such conditions, we found housing quickly :). A small room in mid-Brooklyn, $400 to the landlady. I liked the area for the most part; there are a lot of Russians and Orthodox Jews, it's quiet and calm, and the vast majority of buildings are 2-5 stories (Ditmass Ave stop, 6 line). Next will be just stories that stuck in my memory, as I can no longer remember the chronology of events. I was the first to start stealing in stores. Just walking home from work, I went into a very large store where everything was $3-4-5. At that moment, I needed socks, underwear, and other consumables. After wandering around the store, I realized that buying all this wasn't necessary at all... And then, competitions between us began—who could steal more :). We "visited" stores like GAP, Old Navy, and H&M mostly, and less often Mexx, Banana Republic, and the pinnacle of perfection—Abercrombie & Fitch. I couldn't take anything there, but Aleshka got a leather belt. The coolest store is Basement; it's definitely for you if you're not a fan of pop clothes—lots of original, high-quality items. Another place where I didn't even let myself think about stealing was Uncle Sam (I might have spelled it wrong)—on 4th or 8th St. A store with all sorts of army gear and clothes. Even now, after 3 seasons, I can't part with my worn-out pants—I bought them with my own hard-earned money for $50 + an army shirt. Oh, and I bought Converse myself for $42 :). Over time, we started eating better and better: red fish, sushi, fruits, and other delicacies. We would "take" them from the store and consume them right on the lawns. Theft eventually reached blatant audacity; I would go into a store and "change my shoes." In the "main" GAP near Central Park, the sensors went off as I was leaving—I spent a long time running away from the security guards, right through the city. In short, we got brazen. Aleshka, having picked up books in a large bookstore, also set off the alarm on his way out. The guards grabbed him and ordered him to leave what he had taken—on the condition that he never ap

MSMadina Serikovam119999 · 15 de dez. de 2022Ler

What I want to achieve by participating in the WORK AND TRAVEL program SERIKOVA MADINA m119999@MAIL.RU HEEEY! My name is Madina. Since the 6th grade, I have been deeply fascinated by the USA: I watched various videos, movies, and looked at photos of America. Back then, it was unconscious and didn't have any 'serious' character. And now, as a first-year student, I am on the threshold of fulfilling one of my most cherished dreams—a trip to America. If before the fact of the trip itself was important to me, now I have specific goals that I am pursuing. I thought about what topic to choose for my essay and decided that the most sincere letter would be a story about my thoughts, inner convictions, and feelings. So, what do I want to achieve by participating in the WORK AND TRAVEL program? One of the least obvious goals is introducing Americans to our Kazakh culture. What does this mean to me? I was born and live in an international family where the cultures of two peoples are honored: Kazakh and Russian. I have always been in both 'environments' at once and have always identified with both peoples. But lately, as I have grown older, I have become very interested in Kazakh culture specifically. Why? I think because it is not yet so widespread. Today, young people have started talking about it. They have begun to popularize Kazakh national jewelry, headwear, and modern clothing that symbolizes Kazakh identity (for example, QAZAQ REPUBLIC). It is truly important for me to be a part of modern Kazakh culture. Quite recently, I caught myself thinking that I want to introduce others to this world as well. By participating in the WORK AND TRAVEL program, I won't be able to develop Kazakh culture or instill in Americans a love for Kazakhstan and our people. But I can definitely share a piece of my favorite culture. It is important for me to show and tell; the very fact that I was able to take this information beyond the borders of our country is important. I think for me this will mean some expansion of my home, the development of my nation, and most importantly—the progress of my Motherland. I want to go beyond the possible. I always love trying something new. What I am very proud of is that I am not afraid of difficulties. Once my coach said: 'If it's hard for you, it means you are growing.' And this phrase stuck in my head and is remembered in any life situation and sphere. WORK AND TRAVEL is not just a trip. WORK AND TRAVEL is an opportunity to grow immensely. And I am, of course, talking about inner growth. I know it won't be easy: a new environment, unfamiliar people, language, work. Everything is different. But everything is so interesting. My goal is to leave as one person and return... No. Not as a different person, but as the same Madina, but a Madina who has changed for the better, who has opened new doors for herself, who has simply learned things she never even thought about. I am sure that any life challenge, any change of events is a gift of life. Everything is given to us for a reason. After all, it's not for nothing that the singer Yolka sings: 'Compose, surprise, be surprised, love, meet the turns of fate without doubts...'. A trip to the USA for the summer is a new challenge for me, which, I know for sure, will teach me many things, open my eyes to some phenomena, and simply reveal in me what I, perhaps, could not open in myself. I want to improve my language. I have always been interested in languages. And my major, which I am currently studying, is directly related to languages (Translation Studies). I believe that WORK AND TRAVEL will allow me to combine business with pleasure. I will not only be able to travel around the country but also improve my language. As I said earlier, it is important for me to grow and develop. The same applies to language. I adore English. It is the language that is connected with many events in my life. The language that is connected with my dream, first and foremost. For this reason, I tre

DDariamiata_breath · 25 de out. de 2009Ler

We tried everything in the first few weeks to "make some quick cash." I'll tell you about a few notable methods)) 1. Participating in medical studies. We found this option on Craigslist with Yurka (Kolia's neighbor, whose place I crashed at the first night). It turned out they only preferred former drug addicts and HIV-positive people. But we decided to call anyway. They asked us about 20 questions regarding our health, bad habits, how much alcohol we consume, and how often we use drugs... I didn't get in, one of our guys was invited, but he never went. Yurka and I went to this organization to get tested for HIV; that was a separate, very funny story. Not only did they take our blood for free, but they also gave us a lecture on what you can and cannot do... Yurka talked to some guy and was let go quickly; they only asked if he had any questions. I, on the other hand, was "interrogated" by a huge Black man with tattoos. "Tell me, please, how is the virus transmitted through anal sex??? No, you don't quite understand, let me explain it to you now!!! Do you brush your teeth before oral sex??? What??? You don't??? How good!!! You should never do that!! And let me show you some more photos... No, you really must look..." And they shoved photos of an African American man's genitals at me, printed on A3 paper, covered in some kind of sores. I thought I wouldn't make it out of there... that's how much they care about patients' health! By the way, you can't sell blood for money; it's only done as an act of goodwill... unfortunately((( 2. Selling eggs. 5,000 dollars. No comment needed. 3. Donations. One of my neighbors sat on a crate on the street for several weeks selling flashlights. Legally. Because he didn't set a price... "give what you can"... and the money went into a jar labeled "Donations." In the end, this activity was shut down; we assume it's because he did end up setting a price. Stupid Japanese tourists don't understand what "donations" are, and it's easier for them to be told "1 dollar" than to have it explained that they can take a flashlight and give whatever they want... and that's how it all ended. Bracelets. This topic also falls under donations. Seeing how easily Vanka was raking in cash just by sitting on a chair for 3 hours a day, I decided to weave some friendship bracelets and sell them as donations too... beads cost pennies... or so I thought. I went to Chinatown and found out that one bead costs a dollar... I don't understand how it's possible that finished beads are 3 times cheaper than individual ones. In short, the idea exhausted itself immediately. 4. Russian show. Sasha came up with the idea. He also shut it down. Although it could have been fun... our girls dancing on the street in Russian folk dresses (a yard of fabric costs $3), a boombox with our Kalinka-Malinka, and a box labeled "Donations for the reunification of the Soviet Union"... we have representatives from all the former CIS republics here. It would have been almost true.... In short, all these ventures failed... and we continued our search for a normal job))