This summer, something special happened. I have spent my summer working and travelling in the USA. So, I am here to share about my journey back there and how I made it to America!
I will be sharing on:
- What is Work and Travel (WAT) USA Program?
- Requirements to consider before signing up
- Where to sign up?
- Process of WAT
- Tips on booking flight
- Tips on packing
P.S This post will be very long just to warn the readers. ;)
Work and Travel USA Program
This is a program where you work for 3-4 months in the US, and travel for 1 month after working.
Why should you participate?
1) To increase your exposure, especially in country that has the highest productivity in the world.
2) To try something new in a new environment, be in working or living in the US.
3) To travel and explore
Requirements of the program:
1) The participant has to be over 18 and able to communicate
2) It's only open for students:
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E.g According to your university's student verification letter, your student status is until Jan'17. So you can still take part in the program where you will fly off in May/June' 17.
There are cases where you have graduated from university one year, and some graduates actually made appeal or special applications to the university
3) There are only 2 intakes a year: Summer (May - Sept
4) To participate in this program, you need to prepare at least RM12k beforehand.
Registration - RM300-400
Sponsorship fee to the US sponsor (USD 1,000) - RM4, 300
SEVIS & Visa (USD 200) - RM 860
Flight ticket - RM 3,000 to RM 5,000
Cash to bring there (USD 800) - RM 3, 440
Assume 1 USD = RM 4.30
Total: RM12 k - RM14 k
Where to sign up?
You must go through an agency in joining this program. In Malaysia, there are 3 agencies that you can approach, which are:
- Out of The Box
- Speedwing
- Infinity Abroad
These are some of the important criteria to consider before joining the program. For more details, you will get to know more when you register for the program.
