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America – A Dream Come True

When you hear the word America, many associations undoubtedly come to mind, the most common of which is probably the land of unlimited opportunities. And not without reason.…

East Coast Adventure – Part 1

A few days ago a smiling and excited girl came to our office – Hristina. She had stopped by to see us and share some of the emotions she experienced during her second WAT summer,…

My First Year on a Student Summer Job in the USA

For my first year on a student summer job in the USA, I chose a destination recommended to me by a friend. First year – young, timid – of course I'd go to a recommended place for…

My Trip to America

It all started with a dream of America – seeing the big, dynamic city, the beautiful spots and the lavish holidays in movies, videos and pictures. Everything I saw there inspired…

Summer 2022 on Martha's Vineyard

My decision to go on a student summer job in the USA is undoubtedly the best decision of my life so far. Ever since I was little I knew I wanted this to happen to me, but I didn't…

I Got Lost at Harvard

Last summer was my first summer on a student summer job. I worked in the kitchens of several restaurants in Maine. I didn't travel much after I finished work, since I didn't have…

To Alaska and Back

Hello, my name is Graziela and I'll tell you the story of my trip to Alaska, America. It all started at the beginning of 2014, when I decided to go on a summer job in America . It…

The WAT Summer Isn't Just a Program – It's a New Life!

Let me start with my name – Kristian! I went on a summer job in 2016. I spent the best summer of my life in Virginia, in one of its suburbs. I was a lifeguard there. How can I go…

West Coast Adventure – Part 2

Their first stop after landing on the West Coast was San Francisco. They went to the Golden Gate Bridge, then visited the Japanese Tea Garden and the harbor at PIER 39, where they…

'All I Can Say Is Vegas'

A 3rd time in the USA on a student summer job – isn't that the dream of every student who has been even once? You'll say I went for the money – well, you could say that, but the…

An Unforgettable Summer, Long Nights, Warm Days and Beautiful Sunrises in (Not So) Faraway America

I decided spontaneously – I was on my way home from university, a total newbie, a first-year student. And I said to myself: "I can't wait until next summer to go on a student…

My First Summer in the USA and How I Ran Into the Secret Service

How old are you? 19. Is this your first time on the Work and Travel program? Yes, I'm a first-year student, and together with a group of friends from Plovdiv University "Paisii…

Florida – The Sunshine State and an Unforgettable Summer

Summer 2017 is one of my best experiences, when I finally plucked up the courage and embarked on the Work and Travel adventure in America – great emotions, new friends and…

An Interview with Employers?!

I've gone on a summer job two summers in a row, but let me tell you, the adrenaline before an upcoming interview doesn't go down, whether it's the visa interview or the one with…

Grandpa Chocho's Grandson and His WAT Summer

Park City - a mountain dream We landed around noon in Salt Lake City, Utah. The weather was foggy and rainy, and we were all exhausted after so many hours of flying. To tell you…

Part 2 of My American Saga

My second year in America on the Work and Travel program was more interesting, at least for me. After the initial shock - where am I, what can I do, where and with whom - everyone…

My Student Summer Job in England

Internships in the UK are similar to student summer jobs in the USA . The destination is more accessible, less money is needed to go, and you somehow feel more at ease – after…

Italy After the Summer Job

Hello, reader! I decided to share something interesting with you about my trip after my summer job in America – namely, incredible Italy. It was some time ago, but I'll never…

My American Saga – Part 1

I'll skip the excitement of preparing the documents for the student summer job and getting the visa, as well as the journey itself. Many people have written and talked about it,…

A Journey Through Europe

Hello, travelers! Since I love to travel, I decided to tell you about an unforgettable trip to Belgium, Europe. I was there for a week visiting relatives. The city where they live…

7 Useful Tips for the Perfect Trip

What could be better than visiting your dream destination after your student summer job? Each of us needs a short break to unwind, one that brings us happiness and moments full of…

My Third WAT Summer

Everyone who has tried the Work and Travel adventure and enjoyed it goes for it again. That's what happened to me too. I liked spending my summers in America so much that I didn't…

My Second Work and Travel Adventure!

My second summer in America! Hello! After telling you about my first American Work and Travel adventure in Wisconsin Dells, I'll share the next one, which was in Myrtle Beach,…

Is a Summer Job in America Worth It?

Many young people in Bulgaria are often confused and torn about what to do with their future, and they don't have a clear idea of what to do while studying or afterwards. They…