WEBQUEST
A STAY ABROAD |
You are planning a trip to the United Kingdom or the U.S.A to improve your English. These are your options. |
A. AN AU-PAIR IN EITHER THE U.K. OR THE U.S.A. |
For each country try to find out the following information: - What is the minimum and maximum length of time that you can spend in the country? - What are the usual wages? - What is the age limit? - How many hours can you expect to work weekly? |
Resources |
* In the UK the International Au Pair Association is the leading au pair organisation. * There is also an Au Pair advice page provided by the Home Office * The US Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs offers advice on rules and regulations connected to au pair positions in the USA |
B. POSTGRADUATE TRAINING AT AN AMERICAN UNIVERSITY |
Find out the following information: - Do you have to be studying a degree in a specific field? - How long is the exchange period? - What would be your expenses? |
Resources |
* The US Embassy can offer some useful information * There is a committee for the organization of student exchanges in Spain. |
C. A SCHOLARSHIP TO STUDY AT A BRITISH UNIVERSITY |
You have just finished your degree in a) Medicine b) Business Administration. You are interested in a postgraduate course. Choose the best option and find out: - type of course - length of stay - amount of funding - town or city |
Resources |
D. CAMP COUNSELLOR AT A SUMMER CAMP IN THE U.S.A. |
You need to find out: - length of stay - arrival and departure - travel expenses - wages - days off - possibility to travel after summer camp |
Resources |
* YMCA |
E. TEMPORARY WORK IN THE U.K. OR THE U.S.A. |
You need to find out: - type of jobs available - length of stay - travel possibilities - wages - visas - accommodation - taxes |
Resources |
* In UK The free TNT Magazine is a great starting point for jobs and agencies aimed at travellers - find out more about TNT and also check TNT Grapevine online. * You can also explore the option of a work experience programme or a temporary work holiday. * In the US you can have seasonal work with CIEE (Council on International Student Exchange) |
Enjoy your stay!!! |