USA Summer Casual Work For Students - Self Arranged

  United States

• Other Cities in United States: 
Florida City,  New York,  Texas,  Chicago,  Miami,  Nevada,  Las Vegas,  Los Angeles

Length of Position: 3-4 months
Dates: This programme is available from May- October. The deadline for applying for summer 2010 is 22nd February 2010.

Description: Do something a little more exciting in your Summer break, earning money and making new friends in the USA. There is so much to do in the USA and the combination of working and traveling for a few months across such vast and colourful landscapes will provide you with a unique taste of the American life.

This summer cultural exchange programme is designed to allow university students to spend 3-4 months working in the USA (with 1 additional month to travel). The programme allows you both the freedom and flexibility to find your own job in the USA (except working with children and in healthcare).

This programme may not have a set itinerary. Information about the schedule of this programme can be found on the Extra Info page. If there is anything you would like to know about this programme please fill in the 'Ask a Question' form below and one of our travel advisers will get back to you.

Highlights: * Accommodation & Meals
With your job offer the employer should either offer company housing or aid in your accommodation search. If you have secured a job but your employer hasn't offered you accommodation call them back to see what they can offer. You will be responsible for purchasing and preparing your own meals.

* Free Time
During your free time, you are able to do as you choose. You can use this time to explore the local area or travel further afield if you have time. This programme also allows you 1 month to travel afterward, a perfect opportunity to explore this great continent further.

* Getting There
You will need to arrange a flight to the nearest airport close to the city that you will be working in. Please bear in mind that you may need to book an internal flight to arrive at your final destination.

* Whats Included in the Programme:
- Freedom to find your own job in the USA (except working with kids and in healthcare)
- Information on how to find a job in the USA
- Pre Departure information for the USA
- Visa processing and sponsorship
- 5/6.75 Phone Card
- 24/7 emergency assistance Whats Not Included in the Programme
- Flights
- Travel Insurance
- Spending Money
- SEVIS Fee (18/24.3)
- US Embassy Fee (65/87.75)
- Accommodation, food, bills whilst in America

Qualifications:
- Aged between 18 and 30 years due to visa restrictions.
- You need to be currently enrolled at a UK university and able to prove you are coming back to the UK after the summer.

Salary / Pay: USA Summer Casual Work For Students - Self Arranged: GBP359; USA Summer Casual Work For Students- Self Arranged with NYC stay: GBP409

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to European Participants.

Participants Travel to United States Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Real Gap Experience's Mission Statement:

Real Gap offer over 350 projects and travel options in over 35 countries over 6 continents. So whether you are interested in volunteering, community work, conservation, paid work overseas, teaching English, learning a new skill, adventure travel or sports and expeditions, you will find what you are looking for with Real Gap.

Not only about we passionate about responsible travel, we are pretty keen on making sure you have a good time too! Our travel advisors have traversed the globe and taken their own gap years, so they can give you all the advice you need to plan yours. You will also get support from both our on-site and office staff who understand the needs and expectations of Real Gap travelers.

Year Founded: 2005