Advantages: Amazing summer experience, cheap, visa sorted Disadvantages: You have to go home at the end!
...can have. The other BUNAC reviews on here are regarding the Work America programme. I travelled with BUNAC to America on the Summer Camp programme. After researching the two I decided the Summer Camp programme was better structured and offered you more for your money.
BUNAC stands for British Universities North America Club. It is an organisation that has been working for over forty years to help students and young people plan and carry out their ... ...I applied for the BUNAC camp programme in November 2000. The application was similar to a job application form; you were prompted to sell yourself! It was mandatory to have some child care experience and references were asked for. There was a section for special skills (such as ability to do archery, or art and craft experience) and I was asked whether I would like to be a general counsellor or one that taught a skill. I selected the general option. ...
Bo.the.rabbit 01.04.2004
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Advantages: helpful throughout, enable you to get a visa, higher wages than with competitors Disadvantages: insurance is slightly expensive
...- Camp America, CCUSA, etc..but BUNAC has proved to be the most cost-effective way to have your working adventure. ===WHAT DO BUNAC DO?===
All the tricky bits! Obtaining a US work visa is near impossible without the aid of a company like this, and almost every camp will not even consider hiring an international counselor unless they are using one of these companies, and some have their preferences of who you use. BUNAC act as a sponsor for your ... ...I should also mention that BUNAC not only help people if they are wanting to work at a camp, but they have programmes in Australia, New Zealand, Canada and Work America for those not wanting to work at a camp. All these progammes are open to young people although some require you to be a student and have proof that you will be returning to full-time education on your return. As I have only had personal experience with the Summer Camp USA programme, ...
bamamo 07.07.2008 (09.07.2008)
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Advantages: Knowing your not abroad alone, ease of gaining visas, meeting people Disadvantages: Will cost more than if you travel independantly
Bunac is an organisation which focuses on working holidays, be this Camp America or working holidays of up to a year in places such as Australia, New Zealand and Canada. It takes some of the more 'scary' aspects of travelling out of your hands, leaving you more time to prepare and countdown to what will most probably be the experience of your life.
You order the brochure and it briskly comes through your letter box . You have taken the first step ... ...it's Linda McCartney stance but Bunac knew I and a few others didn't eat meat well in advance.
The flights themselves were with Cathay Pacific a reputable airline so they wont have you on a mickey mouse flight! The first two nights and airport transfers are inclusive in the price so you'll be with your group for another couple of nights at least. The come down from rather swanky hotel to hostel was a sharp one but you soon get used to it. On day ...
Blayde1 14.01.2005
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Advantages: You'll get to go to the States for three months! Disadvantages: long days, hard work, little time off
...far as I am aware BUNAC pay slightly more than CA which is an advantage. Not that I mean to get you too excited about the pay that is, you do not go and work at a Summer Camp unless you want to go for the experience, the help the kids, to meet people, travel etc. The money is dire, but still there are 1000's of applicants and you arn't guarenteed a place (although if you have some previous experience and are entusiatic etc you shouldn't encounter ... ...booking her return flight etc.... BUNAC primarily sorts out placements for students (although this isn't essential). Summer camps also arn't the only programme available you could apply for a work America/Work Canada visa or loads of others (as I didn't participate in such programme I will leave it to interested parties to check out this information themselves on the BUNAC website). The application process is easy, just contact BUNAC around about ...
nickyturnill 11.01.2005
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Advantages: arranging work visas, flights etc Disadvantages: more expensive than doing it for yourself?
...US and working on a BUNAC scheme, here you can find out about orientation, costs, working abroad and BUNAC themselves. The scheme I went on was 'Work America':
Orientation talks:Even if you are only considering taking part in Work America, make sure that you go to an orientation when one takes place near your university. This is because you must have an orientation certificate to apply. The orientation will answer all your initial questions (and ... ...I took part). A BUNAC flight from London to Newark cost me about £420. (Return.) You must also pay insurance (About £90) If this sounds too expensive for you, alternatives such as the 'Kamp' programme may be suitable. Bear in mind that you will be able to recoup a lot of the costs when you work. Jobs:BUNAC will arrange the necessary visas and paperwork to enable you to work in the USA. I applied to the scheme before arranging a job, to be sure of ...
JamesRichardson 06.12.2000
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Advantages: Great fun and experience Disadvantages: None
...my seniors who had joined BUNAC and had a great experience to travel around United States before told me about BUNAC. They guaranteed to me that I would feel regretted if I didn't try BUNAC. BUNAC is an organization that do students exchange program. It provides a great opportunity to students to work abroad in other coutries such as Australia and United States over summer vacation and traveling around the countries yourself in backpack. They helped ... ...fresh things. Therefore I joined BUNAC and yes I went to United States to work in a theme park as a room attendant in the hotel. I must admit that it was a great experience which I will never forget. I have worked for almost two months and traveled around United States for one month. Honestly, the working period was very suffering and painful. However the fun part is I got the chance to meet a lot of people from different culture and background. ...
oniony2k 08.12.2000
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Advantages: they sort it all out for you Disadvantages: more expensive than doing it yourself?
...orgainesd the whole thing through BUNAC who are a non profit making organisation which was set up to allow students to work around the world either in their gap years or in the long university summers. The programme that I am on is called work america and allows me to work anywhere I like in america for up to 3 and a half months, with travelling time afterwards. They offer plently of others programmes as well, including camp america (work on a childrens ... ...- Insurance
- Bunac joining fee (about £90)
- Visa payment
- they sort out everything for you, and also provide reps for you at each airport, and your first nights accomodation in the USA
- they provide you with a booklet filled with jobs in america that are very easy to apply for (this is how I found my job)
Although I have not actaully been on the trip yet I have found BUNAC very efficent and helpful. Every query I have had they have answered ...
emmahancock99 30.04.2001 (31.05.2001)
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Advantages: exciting challenges Disadvantages: You have to pay a huge sum of money first
...started when I attended the BUNAC talk which they will held in every universities throughout the year. In this talk, they will have previous BUNAC fellows to talk about his experience to us. From the talk, we will understand how this agency works and the environment of the work generally in US. It is in fact a great experience and opportunity for university students to experience life and working in USA during the summer. I have been through the ...
pehchiong 14.08.2000
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Advantages: Most amazing summer ever Disadvantages: Money isnt great
...never experience anything like it! Bunac prorive flights, visas, placement and everything you will need. The wages are not so good though, but you dont do it for the money! It is probably the most fun job you will ever have!
This is a short review because I have had to edit it, if you want to hear my experiences send me a message would say to anyone thinking about going to summer camp, definately apply!!!
For more information visit:
http://www.summercampworldwide.com ...
summercampworldwide 15.10.2007
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