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KAKamshat Amangeldiyevaamangeldiyevak · 3 Ara 2019Oku

I think the summer of 2019 will forever remain in my heart. In such a short time, it gave me friends from over 15 countries. Now I have friends from Spain, Jordan, Taiwan, Russia, Slovakia, Latvia, etc. The summer is over, but our connection is not. Proof of this is our constant chats, and I even visited one of them. A boy from Thailand introduced me to his culture and fed me delicious, traditional food. And that's how I realized that the Work and Travel USA program for me isn't even about work and travel, but about people and communication. Thanks to these acquaintances and friendships, my social circle has expanded, and my list of countries I want to visit now includes not just the countries themselves, but specific cities where my friends are. When I used to think that all people are different, I couldn't even imagine how much. Thanks to America and this program, I have a thirst for travel. I have become more uninhibited in my dreams; now I am not even afraid to set big goals, because I believe with all my heart that they will definitely come true. As the great Paulo Coelho said: "When you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it." And with this, I just want to say thank you. These three months of summer changed my worldview and gave me a huge lesson that I will use for the rest of my life.

YTYauheni Turavetsevgeniytyrovez · 15 Ara 2017Oku

What about life across the ocean?! ...and why did you come back?! After my trip to the USA and my eventual return home, my friends keep asking me two questions: Question 1. "What's it like across the ocean?" and Question 2. "Why did you come back?!". I can't give a simple answer to either of them. It's impossible to answer in two, three, or even twenty sentences!!! You could talk for hours about "what it's like across the ocean" and "why?". But I'll try to keep it brief, if that's even possible ))) So, let's get started... Although no, before we start, there is a rather long, exciting, emotional, nervous path, full of sleepless nights, but one that is definitely worth it... A little preface Since I was six, I was quite serious about hockey, and thanks to ten years of playing, I had the chance to visit all the major cities in our beloved Belarus, as well as Poland, Germany, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Austria, Ukraine, Lithuania, and Latvia. I loved visiting different countries, listening to foreign languages, and learning about the customs and peculiarities of other nations. A significant role was played by what we considered an in-depth study and knowledge of English (which I always thought was pretty good English). My hockey team. I am standing in the top row in the center. So, having some baggage of foreign language knowledge and a craving for trips abroad, I was finishing my second year of university, making plans for the summer, and just living a fairly measured life. But everything changed one day when my friend told me about the Work and Travel USA program. I won't describe the terms of this program here, because anyone can go to the website www.iec.by and familiarize themselves with all the information they are interested in, which, of course, is definitely worth doing! I want to say that getting to know and subsequently participating in the Work and Travel USA program depends, in principle, on how strong your desire to be "across the ocean" really is, not counting, of course, the financial side of the issue. But I want to note that this step must be well-thought-out and sufficiently balanced. The decision should be made with a "cool head". http://www.iec.by/

IBIuliia Balchinovafdsapoiuytrewq · 19 Ara 2014Oku

Oh... Wildwood... :)) I just want to sing songs to this wonderful city that gave us amazing memories. Now, in winter, I especially often remember those sunny days and I really want to go to the ocean) By mid-June, we started working on our offer while looking for a second job. The second place turned out to be a bakery. Yes, yes, those very donuts... aaa... it's just lovely. We worked there on weekends because, I repeat, the season was just beginning. My friend stayed to work full-time, and I found a job at a pizzeria. So, to manage to make all the donuts, cinnamon buns, sticky buns, muffins, and other goodies, my friend started working at 4-5 AM. We almost didn't see each other because I would come home after two jobs at 11 PM when she was already asleep, and she would leave when I was sleeping) By July, when the town was filled with tourists (the Americans themselves), the harsh working days began. Everyone was busy at work, so there was no time to lounge on the beach. But... work is work, but you also need to have fun)) It all started with my birthday. For the first time, I celebrated it so far from home. My guys woke me up at five in the morning with a bouquet of roses, balloons, and a huge cake with candles. So nice :))))))))))) A few days later, fellow countrymen from New York arrived. And as a gift, they brought tickets to the Six Flags amusement park ^) Real roller coasters...!!! Watching the videos here at home, I experience the same emotions again, or rather: "Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!". Haha. During all this time, each of us managed to make a bunch of acquaintances from different cities of Russia and other countries. In general, the program gives an incredible chance to meet people from all over the world... For example, my friends became guys from Serbia, Kosovo, Macedonia, Egypt, Romania, Turkey, Slovakia, Latvia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan. And I am incredibly happy about this. And of course, friends from Yekaterinburg, Ufa, and Penza were added. Speaking of Penza. I met Nastya at work at the hotel, and she was the one who invited me to the Russian Party, which was held every Thursday at the local club, the Deck. That's how our party August began. Of course, no one forgot about work! :) Gradually, we started going out to Atlantic City, which is an hour's drive from Wildwood) Atlantic City is a smaller copy of Las Vegas. The second gambling center of the USA. But I wasn't interested in casinos, but shopping... Heaps of brand-name stores and eyes running wild) I think the girls will understand me. Although our guys didn't lag behind either :) Also in August, I started to realize that in 1.5 months it would be time to return home. Therefore, we tried to live every day to the fullest :))) All this time we lived as a friendly Buryat family. The most important thing is that when you come home from work, tired and exhausted, and see the faces of your guys, who also weren't lounging on the beach, it gets better. Especially when they greet you with a delicious dinner and cheerful chatter about how the day went :)) A huge THANK YOU to them for this! :)))))) p.s. While working, don't forget about parties :) Meet people, smile, have a blast. Such a summer is a gift)

ККириллstriklend · 26 Eki 2009Oku

Quest 3. Housing So, for the job offer, maybe another $120 (absolute max). Next is housing. Don't even worry about this. We'll either live in cheap motels (which is more expensive and less convenient) or (which is way cooler), we'll get 4-5 (or even more) people together and rent a decent apartment so everything is chill. But that's once we arrive. For the first few days, you can stay in a hotel. As a rule, housing offered from here is significantly more expensive. Plus, you can't see it or evaluate it, so we don't stress about it here (although I've heard it's tough in some states, for example, on the Outer Banks in North Carolina, the rates are totally different and it's scarce. That's true... but it's just another reason to go to South Carolina!). In general, we'll try to find a house there for $30-50 a week. As you've gathered, we went to South Carolina with absolutely no housing lined up)) Quest 4. Tickets Right, what else. Oh, yeah, tickets. If you live in the Far East or the Urals - yeah, tickets are expensive, but you're cool for life! And if you're from Central Russia or the Northwest - well, tickets are cheaper for you). Either way, we get to Moscow and fly from there. This year, a British Airways ticket 1.5 months before departure cost about $600. Those who took the program without a ticket saved about 250 bucks if they bought them. To get deals like that, just regularly check the website www.kayak.com. For Russian airports, it's the ideal option. Change the dates and arrival points and eventually, you'll find the one that suits you best. Plus, in the spring, most companies definitely have some kind of promotion. Also, buying it yourself gives you the chance to choose the departure date. If you found a cheap ticket, but your DS-2019 is for a different date - don't be shy, go to the CMO and ask to change the date. It will take about two weeks. The service is free, as far as I remember. To buy tickets (or anything on the internet), you need a VISA card (usually classic, not electron) or a MasterCard (not Maestro). Another plus of buying online is the e-ticket. A friend who lived with us and bought a ticket from the CMO was given a paper one. To change the date, she spent 3 WEEKS calling an idiotic company (AlItalia) almost every day and still can't get back the $75 the airline accidentally charged her account. The fault here is purely the airline's, but even if we take a ticket through the CMO, it must be electronic. It's called an e-ticket. If we have the opportunity to go to Finland or Latvia, the situation improves significantly. A ticket from Finland to the USA can be bought for $150-500. Moreover, the airlines will be in the top ten in the world. We flew British Airways for $400, there were also Finnair for $500 and (as we found out later) Ryanair+British Airways for $230. Any flights from Europe are definitely a few hundred cheaper. So, if we have the chance to get to Europe, we type 'low budget airlines' into Google and search the sites to see who has what prices. Ryanair.com is an ideal option - the company is 7th in the world for safety (cooler than AirFrance, etc.). A ticket to London from Finland costs $30. From London, there were $130 tickets to New York on British Airways. If you are not from St. Petersburg - getting from here to Helsinki or Tampere (the country's 2 main airports) costs 900 rubles by bus. It's convenient, luggage is in the luggage compartment, nothing gets in the way, the trip takes 6 hours. By car, 4-5. Buses leave right from the Moskovsky railway station. That's the city center. There are always seats, unless you're very unlucky on Fridays and Saturdays. On those days, it's better to book in advance. Just type 'buses St. Petersburg Finland' into the internet and look for the one you need. From New York (or anywhere else, if it's not the final destination), you can get around by (a) planes - again, book a ticket on kayak.com and fly peacefully. Cheaper or more convenient options might be