A recent survey by Independent university guide Push, found that student debt is skyrocketing, with the average student owning as much as £23,000 by the time they have completed their course. The figures are a £5,000 increase on last year and are expected to rise by a further 10.6 per cent next year. Paying back such a hefty sum is a daunting prospect for any student; however, leading gap year travel company Real Gap may have a handy solution to help ease the strain.*
While working and studying can jeopardise results and concentration, students are endowed with a generous 4 months summer holiday a year, the perfect amount of time to put to use earning those much-needed pennies. Among their hundreds of volunteer projects, adventure tours and exciting trips, Real Gap’s summer working holiday programme in the USA is the perfect choice for youngsters who want to earn cash while they live the American dream.
The USA Summer Causal Work for Students programme provides everything a working student could possibly need; including a guaranteed work placement, help with finding accommodation, assistance with social security and bank account setup, and visa paperwork and sponsorship. Open to any EU student who has already enrolled in their course, employment prospects are vast as previous experience is not necessary.
Beginning with a 2-night stay and full in-country orientation in New York, students will have plenty of time to explore the sights and sounds of the big apple before they head to their placement. Typical positions include simple casual seasonal work such as customer service, food and beverage assistance, kitchen help, maintenance, sales help and amusement park work, non-tipped wages averaging at $7-8 per hour.
The placements offer students a brilliant opportunity to earn money and experience the American lifestyle for anything from 2 to 4 months, with an extra 30 days added to their visa after the placement for independent travel. After working hard all summer students who feel they deserve a break can also embark on one of Real Gap’s adventurous off-the-beaten track tours, especially enticing with Real Gap’s 10% discount offer for travellers who book before the end of November.
Ideal for students who want to explore the great outdoors, the Freedom Trail is a whirlwind journey that takes travellers from historic cities to the Appalachian Mountains, and the awe-inspiring Niagara Falls. Travellers with who are after a heavier dose of culture can opt for tours such as the Best of the East, an incredible opportunity to take in the great cities of New York, Washington and Chicago.
Students who want to make the most of this amazing summer opportunity have a limited time to secure a place; applications must be received by the end of the year! To find out more about this work abroad option take a look at the Real Gap website here http://www.realgap.co.uk/
* Figures sourced from http://www.politics.co.uk/
