Work & Travel USA

Olesya Guseva

Ph-53

Contents What is W&T

USA?

Culture chock

Living and working in the USA

Traveling and going back

What is W&T USA?

Exchange program

For students only

Earning money

Improving your English

Acquaintance with the US culture

Unforgettable summer

You can participate if:

You are between 18 and 22 years

You are a full-time student

You have a good skills of English

Culture shock

Phases:

Pre-arrival Arrival Flight and fight Filter and flex Pre/post departure

Culture shock

Common Symptoms: • Feel isolated• Become nervous and

tired• Sleep a lot• Be homesick• Become dependent

upon other participants

How you can deal with Culture Shock:

• Maintain your perspective.

• Keep an open mind and a sense of humor

• Talk to people • Use the resources

around you • Speak English

Working Possible jobs:

waiter housekeeperretail assistantrescuer in the swimming

pool ice-cream sailor taxi-driverbodyguardetc.

Advices to remember:

Follow through with your work commitment

Have realistic expectations and a positive attitude

Be punctual

Dress appropriately

Be a "team player"

Housing

Remember about:

Roommates

Location

Availability

You and the Law

Avoid:

• Illegal drug possession

• Underage drinking of alcohol

• Disturbing the peace

• Disorderly conduct

• Destruction of property

• Shoplifting

Punishment:

• Monetary fine• Jail time• Community service• Deportation

Traveling

You can do it by:

AIRPLANE

TRAIN

BUS

References:

http://www.iec.ru/

http://www.interexchange.org

www.intexusa.ru

http://www.usavisaexpress.ru/

Work & Travel USA

Olesya Guseva

Ph-53