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, and I don't think there's a student who isn't familiar with the process of preparing for the Work and Travel program. Let's go straight to the USA.
My first summer in America was incredible, full of emotions from the moment I left until I returned to Bulgaria. Starting with my first visit to Walmart and how I almost got lost in the store, to how I was chasing my plane on the way back because I had forgotten my jacket at the security check and had to prove it was mine :D
These and many other emotions are very hard to explain; everyone goes through different incidents which, if you don't take them too seriously, are very funny and are an experience. The point is that at the end of every day I had learned at least one new word or something new about American culture. You'll say, what is there to know?
There's plenty! From my first rodeo and the 4th of July with the fireworks and excitement, as if it were New Year's for us, to my little trips to Las Vegas and Los Angeles, which were the highlight of my Work and Travel experience.
About Vegas I can only say that whatever you think it is, it's much louder, there are more people, and you can get dizzy if you try to look at both sides of the strip. The fountains in front of the Bellagio are another attraction that draws Work and Travel students – a free show that can go on for as long as you want, with short breaks, of course. A visit to the Grand Canyon is an incredible source of photos, for example, if you love capturing memories or want to practice with the new camera you bought with the money you saved over the summer.
My call to you is to go on a student summer job and experience all these incredible things, so that you too can tell your friends and loved ones about them afterwards.
Alis