1. What is the chance that the consul will refuse? My English is normal.

If you have really normal English, you are studying in 1-4 year of full-time study, you have not had any violations of the visa regime of foreign countries (USA, Canada, Great Britain, Australia) and you have no relatives in the USA, then there is nothing to worry about.

If you have a correspondence department, then we will not be able to accept you into the program, since the probability of a visa refusal is very high and we cannot risk your money. English should be at an intermediate level, that is, you should understand that an interview at a US consulate or embassy will be in English. You will need to answer questions such as where do you study, why do you want to go to the USA, where are you going (state, city), your future responsibilities under the Job Offer?

2. How much does the Work and Travel program cost? My friend was first told one amount, then there were also visa fees and a couple of other fees. Can you please write in detail when and how much you have to pay? All together or separately in rubles and how much will be returned if the visa is refused?

The program costs $ 1690 (with job search) and $ 1390 if you have your own Job Offer. Payment is made at the exchange rate of the Central Bank of the Russian Federation on the day of payment + 3% (most of the money is transferred to the United States, therefore the cost of the program is indicated in US dollars due to frequent changes in the exchange rate). We are guided by the rate of the Central Bank of Russia, this rate is updated daily and can be tracked on the website of the Central Bank of the Russian Federation cbr.ru.

The cost of the program $ 1,690 includes: issuance of the DS-2019 form (a document confirming that you are a member of the Work and Travel program), job search (providing Job Offer), medical insurance, services of an American company and our services (assistance in paperwork for a program and a visa, consulting, processing and sending documents to the United States, etc.).

The program is paid in two installments. The first installment of 200 US dollars (in rubles at the exchange rate of the Central Bank of the Russian Federation) is paid at the conclusion of the contract. As soon as a Job Offer is selected for you, you pay the second installment - $ 1490 (in rubles at the rate of the Central Bank of the Russian Federation). As soon as all the forms from the American company come (usually in February-March), you need to apply for a visa and pay the consular fee, the US State Department fee, Pony Express services for the delivery of documents, namely:

US State Department fee 35 US dollars (at the exchange rate of the Central Bank of the Russian Federation on the day of payment);
- Consular fee 160 US dollars (the US embassy or consulate sets its own rate, which differs from the Central Bank of the Russian Federation by 2-3 rubles);
- Flights from 28,000 rubles Moscow-New York-Moscow (you can buy it yourself).

In the event of a visa refusal, you lose:

$ 300 from the paid program cost $ 1690;
- Collection of the US Department of State 35 US dollars;
- Consular fee 160 US dollars.

3. Do I have to work until the end of September? Do you provide some kind of help for the university?

The Work and Travel program in 2014 was officially valid until September 15th. The end date of the program has not yet been announced next year, but most likely it will remain the same - September 15th. In any case, you independently choose the terms of participation in the program, i.e. in any months from May 15 to September 15.

We can make a certificate of participation in the program for a university at any time.

4. When can you register and what should you bring?

We start accepting documents from September 20 and finish accepting documents on March 1 of the next year. The sooner you submit the documents, the faster we can find a job for you. If you want to take part in the Work and Travel program, please send us a completed application form and prepare a list of documents for participation in the program:

A completed application form;
- scan of a color photo 3.5 by 4.5 with a smile;
- scan of the last page of the foreign passport (where the photo and personal data);
- scan of student ID;
- resume by sample;
- a signed contract with Global Vision LLC.

You can bring all documents to our office after September 20 or send by e-mail at any time for verification.

5. Can we choose the state where we want to work?

Until February 1, we accept applications from our members for a specific state, but you need to select at least 3 states. After February 1, we provide vacancies that are available, taking into account the wishes of the participant.

6. Can I go with friends?

Yes, we accept requests from friends.

7. Is it possible to start applying for the program if the foreign passport is being processed?

Yes, we can accept your program participant documents and start looking for an employer. But the passport must be ready within 1-1.5 months after submitting documents for the program. If you apply after March 1, we will not be able to accept you into the program if you do not have a foreign passport.

There are many ways to travel, work or study around the world. Of these, the most real, cheapest and absolutely legal international youth programs have been selected here.

Work & Travel USA
An unforgettable summer on the other side of the world ... new friends all over the world ... And also a chance to make good money and improve your English! Welcome to the world of Work and Travel USA! It is undoubtedly the most popular international student exchange program.

Au Pair
You can go and see the country in a week. But in order to really feel the culture of this country, to understand the traditions and way of thinking of its people, to learn the language, a short-term tourist trip is not enough. It is enough to live a year with a host family as an AU PAIR.

Camp america
Many people mistakenly believe that the SA program is a "poor relative" in the family of American exchange projects: they say that it is impossible to earn decent money there, and the whole nine weeks out of four months of his stay in the States is tied to one camp.

Internship USA
Does the word "careerist" sound like a compliment to you? Then this offer is for you!

Academic year in the USA
Have you turned 15 but not yet 19? Hooray!!! So the "US Academic Year" program is just for you! This program provides you with an amazing opportunity to travel to the USA, live with an American host family and study at an ordinary public American school !!!

Volunteer programs
Volunteer projects are participation in international youth events around the world as part of an international group of young and outstanding people. The program is popular with independent and advanced representatives of the student fraternity who do not want to be like others and do not succumb to the massive craze for Work and Travel USA.

Study Abroad
What and how they teach in the USA, Germany, Great Britain and other countries.

Work on cruise ships
Working on cruise ships is your chance to make money, improve your English, travel and possibly make a career in a large international company.

Internship in hotels in the Caribbean
The Caribbean islands are located in the Caribbean Sea, between the Americas. The nearest states are Venezuela, Cuba, Guyana, Jamaica, Haiti. Caribbean islands include: Antigua, Aruba, Barbados, Saint Lucia, Grenada, Saint Martin, Saint Kitts, Nevis, Trinidad and Tobago

Work in the UAE
Many enterprises in the hotel, restaurant and tourism industry that need Russian-speaking personnel due to the large flow of tourists from Russia and the CIS create jobs for our citizens in the UAE.

Briefly about the program

Work and Travel USA is one of the most popular student exchange programs in the world. The bottom line is that under this program, students of universities from other countries can work in the United States for 2.5-4 months (summer period) and simultaneously travel around the country and discover it for themselves. To participate in the program, you must be a full-time student of the university between the ages of 18 and 23 and speak English at a conversational level. As a rule, students of 1-4 courses participate in the program, visas for students who graduated from the 5th year, for obvious reasons, are reluctant to give.

Program cost

The cost of participation in the program: from 1690 dollars together with a round-trip ticket from Moscow to New York. This cost includes the collection of a package of documents by an intermediary company. Additionally, you can pay for the selection of a job in the USA (job offer) or start looking for a job on your own.

What will I work as?

You will be working in the service industry: restaurants, shops, hotels, amusement parks, laundry facilities, or on the beach. Jobs I know in America: waiter, hostess, maid, beach lifeguard, street food vendor, 7/11 salesperson, Walmart pickup, trash cleaner.

In terms of earnings, the average rate per hour of work is between $ 8 and $ 10. However, if you work as a waiter, then the rate per hour of your work will be only $ 2. But do not despair, because no one has canceled the culture of tips, which in America are always willingly left. I can't imagine what needs to be done in order not to get a tip while working as a waiter. It often happens that, despite the modest official salary, a person earns a lot on tips.

Usually in the service sector they work with 1-2 days off per week. Many take on a second or even third job in order to recoup the cost of the program and bring home more money. It all depends on the goal: someone is actively traveling, someone is making money, there is no single recipe for everyone.

On average, one job earns about $ 300 per week (if you work 6 days a week). When I was in America in 2008, the lowest wages were for McDonald’s workers - $ 5 an hour, the highest - for garbage collectors on the streets - $ 13-14 per hour.

What should be done to participate in the program?

  1. Find an International Programs Center in your city. For example, the STAR Travel center is represented throughout Russia.
  2. Apply for participation in the program between September 1 and early March.
  3. Pay for participation in the program (you can in parts). Please note that some companies will take a refundable deposit from you, which will be returned in case of your successful return to your homeland (there are situations when students choose to remain illegal in the States after the end of the program or buy themselves inexpensive study at local colleges and stay).
  4. Purchase an air ticket to the nearest major city (most often to New York).
  5. Find yourself a job (the list of sites where you can find it will be provided by the Center for International Programs) or order this service for money.
  6. With a full package of documents, apply for a visa at the US Consulate (in Russia, filing is possible in Moscow, Yekaterinburg, St. Petersburg, Vladivostok).
  7. Obtaining a J-1 visa.
  8. Departure to the USA.

Where will I live in the USA?

In most cases, the place of residence is searched for locally. Students travel, as a rule, in groups, stay in temporary housing, and then look for a house or apartment. It is very convenient to book temporary accommodation on the Airbnb website: there is a guarantee that you will check in, and you can immediately see the place where you are staying. Housing rent usually costs $ 70-100 per person per week.

Where exactly will I go to work?

If you trust the selection of work for you to the managers of the student exchange center, then you can immediately stipulate the state in which you would like to work. Most students from Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus go to work in resort towns on the east coast (Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, New Jersey, Miami, etc.).

What should be done upon arrival in the USA under the Work and Travel program?

  1. Explore the city and decide on housing, if you do not want to stay in the housing in which you originally arrived.
  2. Show yourself to the employer and report that you have arrived and everything is in order (this is if you already know where you will work). If you want to look for work locally, it is best to arrive no later than mid-May to get a good job that quickly sells out.
  3. Get a Social Security Card within 2 weeks after arrival, because your employer needs it to officially register you for work. The employer will tell you exactly where you can get yourself a Social Security Card (it happens that for this you need to go to another city).

What should be done after returning to Russia under the Work and Travel program?

  1. Pick up a refundable deposit (if available) at the International Programs Center.
  2. Apply for a tax back on your earnings in America over the summer through the International Programs Center.

Personal experience

I went to the USA on this program back in 2008. She lived in a seaside resort town called Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. I went with a group of friends from the stream, there were quite a lot of us, and almost all of us later lived together in America. She worked in the Coldstone ice cream chain, also worked in a clothing store as a salesman and a waitress in an American diner.

Most of all I liked the work in the ice cream parlor: it was a lot of fun, the team was international, they spoke only in English, ate ice cream, and even took it home with them :) Once, on my shift, a satisfied visitor threw us all a note $ 100, it's hard to imagine our joy! And here is our ice cream team: Thai girls and my friends from the stream.

We first lived in one house, then moved to another. They paid for their accommodation every month. Here I immediately want to warn readers: if possible look for ways to rent housing from local residents, but not from compatriots. I don’t want to offend anyone, but communication with immigrants from the CIS countries who had settled in the States for a long time was far from always the most pleasant during my stay in America. The main goal of these people is to squeeze as much money out of you as possible. So, we rented a house from one of these representatives, paid the rent regularly, did not make a mess, and in the end, just before leaving, out of a $ 100 deposit, he returned us a miserable 8 for no apparent reason. Don't let yourself be deceived.

I arrived in the United States in mid-May and left at the end of August so as not to miss the start of the school year. At the end of my stay, I visited Niagara Falls ...

and in New York.

During the summer, she made short excursions to nearby towns in neighboring states: for example, in Ocean City or Cape May, or to an amusement park in a neighboring state.

Although the summer was filled with work, and sometimes there was no time even for calls home, I was very pleased that I spent it profitably, and not lying at home on the couch. Through my work in a cafe, I began to understand so many of the accents of English prevalent in America, it was just an amazing practice of listening skills.

My coolest memory is when, after working in an ice cream parlor, which could last as long as one in the morning, we went to the only open institution at that hour - to the pizzeria across the street and ordered a huge pizza with double cheese :) But be careful: gain weight in America, even in 3 months is more than real, try to eat healthier foods and avoid eating at night.

Salaries are paid in the form of a paycheck, which must be cashed at the bank. I recommend opening an account and adding the earned money to it since It is not uncommon for students to have both money and purchased equipment pulled out of their homes at the end of the working season.

I will not say that I earned a lot - I did not set such a goal for myself. It is enough that she did not sit around her parents' necks in the summer and provided for herself. I didn’t manage to save up for my dream - a trip to California, but I think that I will definitely go there again.

You can bring with you up to $ 3000-4000, excluding the cost of the program. Many familiar guys returned from America with laptops and cameras. As for me, I bought the newly appeared iPod nano from technology, which works for me without breakdowns to this day.

In my opinion, the Work and Travel USA program is very useful for students of the faculties of foreign languages ​​and regional studies, because helps to improve your language skills, and this kind of practice you will not get, perhaps anywhere else. During the summer, you can find new friends, visit interesting places, and just spend time with benefit. So if you are a 1-4 year student and are considering your participation in the program, do not hesitate!

This was my first experience of a trip under the Work and Travel program. and I can say for sure that this is not only the best summer of my life, but also the most productive one! 3 months working in a large restaurant in the cultural capital of Texas gave me a whole new level of English proficiency. Well, the final month was devoted to travel: I drove 11,000 km by car - from Los Angeles to New York. A sea of ​​impressions, a great experience and a memory for a lifetime - this is what I can say about the Work & Travel program. During the period of participation in the program, I kept his video diary about how it really was.

I have always dreamed of spending an unforgettable summer with friends, seeing all the beauty of America. Thanks to the Work & Travel USA program, I was lucky enough to visit the Grand Canyon, enjoy Niagara Falls, feel the atmosphere of mystical New Orleans, stroll the streets of Chicago, LA, Washington, New York, and this is not all that I managed to capture. My friends and I managed to break away in full, make acquaintances from all over the world and get our own idea of ​​America and Americans, and not from the media. If you have any questions, you can write them to me on VKontakte, I will tell you how to correctly build plans in order to accomplish the unrealizable in one summer!

Participated in the INTEX Work and Travel program for two summers in a row. I managed to visit New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, Niagara Falls and Puerto Rico, and my friends drove across America. Of course, I had to work a lot and spend a significant part of my time on it, but at the same time, I significantly improved my English. It was difficult at first, but after a couple of weeks everything began to improve. Thanks to the program, I learned to overcome obstacles, became independent, made friends with guys from all over the world and spent an unforgettable summer.

This was my 3rd trip to Ocean City under the Work & Travel USA program. Of course, there are many impressions about the summer and they are mostly positive, not only thanks to travel (this time I managed to go to Las Vegas, San Francisco, Atlanta, Virginia, Niagara, Washington and New York), but also to a large extent, quite good work - For 3 consecutive summers I worked in Jolly Roger park, but this time already as a supervisor. Jobs at Jolly Roger are undoubtedly one of the best places to be for students as they work. the park employs about 200 employees, all from different countries. Unforgettable impressions and acquaintances for a lifetime.

Two Work & Travel summers are the most unforgettable experience and the brightest adventure in my life. Work, leisure, shopping, travel, new friends from all over the world, the ocean and an independent life - I am very glad that I had such an opportunity! With W&T, you really start looking at the world more broadly. Everyone there experiences a sea of ​​new impressions and vivid emotions. Intex team, I am very grateful to you for the quality service, for your attentive and individual approach!

With the help of the Intex team, my friend and I obtained visas under the Work and Travel program in the United States without any problems and set off on a long-awaited journey. It was a great time - unforgettable, amazing, full of impressions and adventures. We spent the whole summer by the ocean, visited New York, Philadelphia, Washington, Niagara Falls and, of course, our beloved Atlantic City. Thanks to the program, we not only saw many interesting places, but also got a huge experience of independent life and the opportunity to meet new friends with whom we still communicate ... and the memories of the summer in America always bring only a smile! Thanks to the guys from Intex for helping this all come true.

The last 3 years in the summer I went to America under the Work and Travel program, and all 3 times were simply unforgettable! I could not even imagine that I could travel to Las Vegas, San Francisco, Los Angeles, look at Niagara Falls, make friends with people from all over the world, light up at concerts of famous bands!) I fell in love with this country, this incredible adventure! Thank you Intex for opening America for me!

The Work & Travel program is one of the oldest international exchange programs that every year helps thousands of students fulfill their dream of seeing the world! Work End Travel, regardless of its territorial direction (in other words, the country where you go as part of this program) allows you to realize several goals at once:

Get to know the country of your dreams from the inside, plunge into its culture and life of local residents

Gain international experience

Hone the skill of communication in a foreign language and learn how to use it in any life situation without any difficulties

To acquire pleasant and useful contacts among the program participants and the local population

Earn a good amount

The Work & Travel USA program is considered traditional and canonical among the entire Work And Travel “family”. It was this direction that was first opened within the framework of popularizing international exchange programs created with the support of the authorities and government bodies and controlled at the state level. The program for students wishing to travel to the United States has become a model for the subsequent creation of similar proposals in Europe and Latin America. By the way, these destinations are only gaining popularity, while Work & Travel USA continues to hold the leading positions in popularity among young people. The Work And Travel USA program in Russia is one of the most popular and includes 2 parts: work at a certain time, specific dates are selected individually, depending on the direction) and travel around the country lasting up to 30 calendar days. By the way, about work. For Work & Travel members, vacancies are available in the service sector, entertainment for the whole family, amusement parks, restaurants, cafes, shops, hotels, as well as in National Parks.

What directions are there?

Nowadays, having become a member of the Work And Travel program, you can see in all its splendor not only the USA, but also Germany, France, Bulgaria, Mexico and Argentina! In all these countries, work within the framework of this program is absolutely available today.

What is the maximum period for participation in the program?

Who can participate in the program?

Requirements for program participants will vary depending on the chosen direction. The only thing that can be called in common is the point concerning the minimum age of the program participant - from 18 years old. By the way, the upper age limit for participation in Work & Travel is also variable - from 25 to 30 years old. With regard to the status of a full-time student, this requirement is mandatory only for members of the Work And Travel USA and Work And Travel Germany programs. And of course, the prospective participant should not have a criminal record or any other "characteristics" that may interfere with his visa application and border crossing. For more information, call 8-800-3333-501.

Can part-time or distance learning students take part in the program?

Student status only full-time study (full-time or evening form of study) is required, but only for those who have planned to travel under the Work & Travel USA and Work & Travel Germany programs. For those who have chosen any other direction from the W&T programs (Argentina, Mexico, France or Bulgaria), student status, in principle, is not required. Therefore, they are absolutely accessible, including for students of part-time or distance learning.

What level of English is required to participate in the program?

To participate in the WAT program, you must have at least an intermediate level (Intermediate), or B1. But in the case of such programs as Work & Travel Germany and Work And Travel France, the future participant must also speak the languages ​​of these countries - German (minimum levels - A2, B1) and French (minimum level - B1), respectively.

Why is the Work and Travel USA program one of the most demanded agency services?

As mentioned above, the Work and Travel USA program is the very first program of this "family". Over the years of operation, its mechanism has been brought to perfection, and the interaction between the sending and receiving parties has been debugged 100%. In addition, this travel option for young people and students in this direction is much more profitable than purchasing a tour package in the United States (and this is without taking into account the fact that under the program you can earn good money by compensating for expenses and collecting a small cash supply!). Of course, one cannot fail to mention the cultural aspect: a trip to the States under the Work & Travel USA program is a great opportunity to see America with your own eyes, plunge into the ebullient rhythm of American life with your head, see the most famous sights of this country, travel all 50 states and make a lot of new friends. and friends!
It is important to remember that Work And Travel is a large-scale program, but at the same time it has a certain amount of flexibility. This means that almost always you will find a direction to suit your interests and level of knowledge of the language. Working with ALT, you get a guaranteed successful trip, since we have provided for all the little things, and if unforeseen situations arise, we quickly respond and help our participants!

What documents do you need to obtain from your agency for an embassy interview / program status confirmation?

The agency prepares a full package of documents required to obtain a Work And Travel visa at the US Consulate. It includes:

  1. Form DS-2019 is a document controlled by the US Department of State, which serves to grant the right to participate in international exchange programs in the United States and helps to obtain a J1 visa (a special category for participants in the international exchange program). Also known as "Certificate of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor (J-1) Status". It is this document that gives you the right to be interviewed at the US Consulate to obtain a visa.
  2. Job Offer
  3. Copies of passport
  4. international passport
  5. Documents confirming your student status
  6. Other Documents That May Help You Obtain a J-1 Visa
  7. Visa application

What are the dates of the Work and Travel USA interview?

Participants of the Work and Travel USA program must complete 3 interviews: with a sponsor, with an employer and at the US Consulate. Participant interviews with the sponsoring organization begin around November-December and last until May. Employer interviews can start earlier - from October to March. You can be interviewed for a J1 visa at the US Consulate from March to June. The exact dates of the start of the interview will be announced in April - March. To ensure that the participants of our programs successfully pass all these interviews, ALT conducts training for each one, issues a list of questions and conducts a short training session. Therefore, the risk of failing these interviews is minimized.

What should you pay attention to when contacting an agency in Russia to apply for a program?

Everyone who wants to join Work And Travel should first of all think about their safety. To do this, before contacting one of the Work And Travel agencies in Russia, you need to find out if it is included in the list of companies that are officially certified on the website of the US Embassy. You also need to find out about the availability of a license that allows this agency to employ representatives of the Russian Federation outside the country. Well, work experience in the field of Work and Travel USA is no less important. The program has many nuances, on the observance of which the success of your trip depends.

How to pay for the program?

Work And Travel is paid in several installments. Separately - the registration fee of the agency and its services, the cost of the program, the SEVIS fee and the flight from his home country to the United States. After registration, the student must pay the registration fee and the cost of the Work And Travel program. The cost of the program can be paid in installments, but you agree in advance with the agency to receive payment by installments.

There are promotions and special offers that reduce the cost of the program. The agency manager will tell you about this. With ALT promotions, you can.

All payments are paid through the bank after you are issued an invoice, which will detail what you pay for, by what agreement and company details.

What is Sevis Fee?

SEVIS or Student and Exchange Visitor Information System is a monitoring system designed to monitor the status of students and all those who decide to participate in Work And Travel. During registration, the student's data is mandatory entered into the SEVIS database, where he can easily be tracked by the US Embassy.

As soon as a program participant arrives in the United States and receives an SSN, he must apply to SEVIS and receive confirmation of registration. Each Work and Travel USA participant receives detailed instructions on which SEVIS office he should apply to and what documents are required for this.

Does the sponsor or agency need to pay extra money for travel or special tours?

The student himself plans the route of his travels in the United States or in any other country and manages the funds.

What is the DS-2019 Form?

Form DS-2019 is an official certified document issued by the sponsor of the program. (see "What documents do you need to obtain from your agency for an embassy interview / confirmation of program status?")

What is a J-1 visa?

This is a special category visa that is open to participants in international exchange programs and is valid strictly within the period of participation in such programs. The visa is nonimmigrant, but gives permission for legal employment under the exchange program. Issued by J1 based on Form DS-2019

What documents do you need to have on hand?

All participants of the Work and Travel USA program must have 5 basic documents upon arrival in the USA:

  1. DS 2019 - certificate of the right to legal work
  2. J-1 visa allowing entry into the United States
  3. Job Offer - an invitation from the employer
  4. Social security number - the equivalent of the Russian TIN
  5. I-94 admission-departure card (issued on board the aircraft)

Is there a list of prohibited jobs in the USA under the Work and Travel USA program?

The US Department of State has determined that work is prohibited for a participant in the program:

(1) in positions that could bring bad publicity or notoriety to the exchange program;

(2) in sales positions in which you will need to purchase inventory, which you will then sell for profit (outbid)

(3) domestic workers in private homes (eg childcare, elderly care, gardener, chauffeur);

(4) as an operator or driver of a vehicle or vessel for which a driving license is required, whether there is a need to carry passengers or not;

(7) any position in the adult entertainment industry (including but not limited to work in adult escort services, adult video stores and strip clubs);

(8) in places with predominantly night shifts .;

(9) in positions declared hazardous to youth by the Secretary of Labor in Subsection E of Title 29 CFR Part 570;

(10) in positions that involve close contact with blood, etc. other people (for example, piercings, tattooing, massage, manicure);

(11) in positions where wages are based on commission and therefore do not guarantee that you will be paid the minimum wage in accordance with federal and state standards;

(12) in positions related to games and gambling, which include direct participation in bets and / or bets;

(13) in positions that involve working with chemicals

(14) in positions of traveling fairs

15) in positions belonging to another specific category J (for example, camp counselor, trainee, trainee);

Also prohibited:

(18) working in a contractual position for which you are hired by a company on an IRS 1099 Form;

(19) working in non-full-time positions

(20) work without senior management

(21) working in a managerial position

(22) work on a “trial” basis or perform any work duties until written permission from CICD, your sponsor.

If two friends decide to participate in the program, will they be able to get to the same job?

The Work And Travel program is designed for all students in the country. For those who brought friends there is a system of discounts, so it is more profitable to choose Work End Travel with a friend. The agency will get into the position and will try in advance to find a job in one city and direction.

How to find a second job locally?

Russian students participating in the Work And Travel program can also work in a second job. The requirements for it will be the same as for the first. The work must be formally documented with the employer. All payments must be legal and in accordance with the rules of the program. You can look for work both through new acquaintances and through advertisements. Students can do this on their own, but if they wish, contact the appropriate services.

What is the minimum wage?

The average salary for W&T members is $ 8-8.5 per hour. In Europe, program participants are paid 200 Euros monthly. Perhaps this is the minimum that students can earn. Of course, the most interesting salaries await you in the USA and the UAE.

Is it expensive to rent an apartment?

The prices for renting an apartment in the United States directly depend on the state. Each tenant sets his own price. The most common type of housing is renting a room or house. The approximate cost per person is $ 60-120. House or apartment more from $ 500-1200. The owner of the house takes a deposit from the tenants, which is returned before departure.

How to get to the employer?

The phone number, address and all the necessary data are given to the student by the agency even before the flight, so that there is time to learn the routes.

Where to start looking for housing

It is best to start looking for housing in the United States directly in your home country, since upon arrival it is difficult for a student to navigate the city. At the moment, there are many different sites where Americans provide rental housing. You can rent a room in a hostel or hotel. The program participant independently chooses the cost and how much he is willing to spend on accommodation.

For starters, you can rent a house for 2-3 weeks. Then, you can get to know the same participants in the program and together with them rent a house at a better price and for a long time.

Is medical insurance issued for the duration of work?

The issue of health insurance depends on the country. In the USA, medical insurance is included in the program, but in Germany it is already necessary to deal with this issue on its own.