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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