Work and Travel is an exchange program specifically for university students from other regions, designed to foster cultural unity in the United States, and does not require extensive qualifications for seasonal jobs.
It offers participating university students the opportunity to both travel and earn money.
The advantages that the Work and Travel program offers to students are quite attractive.
First, you will gain a new work experience and freely spend the money you earn in the USA. Your English will also significantly improve in a natural setting. You will have the chance to see places you've only seen in movies, and by mingling with Americans and other foreigners, you will get to know many different cultures.
If you are wondering about the application requirements for this program, which is full of advantages,
the basic requirement is to be enrolled in a four-year undergraduate program at a university. Master's and PhD students can also participate in this program. Secondly, students participating in the program must have a GPA of at least 2 out of 4. Students between the ages of 18 and 28 must also have an intermediate level of English.
If you meet these requirements, you have overcome the most important part. The next step is to find a WAT company. You must be very careful when choosing a company, as there are many students who have been victimized by companies. Once you have chosen the right company, the next question is about the jobs you can do; you can work in many different fields.
To mention the most popular jobs: first, you can work in water parks, pools, and on beaches. You can also work in local and national amusement parks. You can work in resorts and hotels.
Additionally, you can work in fast-food chains. If your English is at a sufficient level, you can work in retail businesses. Casinos are places where you can earn a lot of money.
With the WAT program, you can earn between $900-$2000 per month. Among so many options, you must be very careful in choosing the right job and employer. Also, don't just save the money you earn; use it to travel around the USA. The earlier you apply for the WAT 2013 program, which covers a 4-month period, the more affordable the WAT packages will be.
It is beneficial to register early.
In the WAT program, where you can work 40 hours a week, you can also find a second job after a while and earn more. WAT 2013 average prices range between 2500-3500 Turkish Lira.
