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A great opportunity for international young people to spend a year in the USA, studying part time at college or university whilst working and living with an American family !
Study
Study courses will be for a minimum of 6 hours a week. Courses offered will appeal to those who are looking to enhance their future career, perhaps increase their knowledge of a subject already studied or are looking for the opportunity to embark on something totally new. Courses include business administration, marketing, psychology, and economics.
The job
In exchange for free room and board and a weekly payment of US$146.81, you will become a companion to your host family’s school aged children, 6 years and above and will be required to provide before and after school care for up to 30 hours per week. You will therefore have the free time to participate in the course of your choice. You will live with your host family as a member of their family.
Travel
There will be plenty of time to travel and discover the USA during your free time. With other international companions living in your area making new friends will not be a problem. Together you will have evenings, weekends, vacation time plus an additional 13th month at the end of your year to explore so many of those places in America you have always wanted to see.
What you get;
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Opportunity to experience the American culture and way of life for a year.
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Subsidised return flights from Auckland to the US and one-way transportation to your host family.
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At the end of your year you can fly to London for free.
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Private room and meals with a carefully screened host family.
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Weekly payment of US$146.81
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Two separate weeks of paid vacation and at least one complete weekend off each month.
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Optional travel month at the end of the year to travel within the US at your own expense.
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Free medical insurance and personal liability cover of US$100,000.
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Up to US$1,000 towards tuition fees and course materials.
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4 day Orientation Programme near New York City with full board and lodging.
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Year long support from your Community Counsellor
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access to a 24 hour toll-free emergency line and a programme of social activities with other EduCare companions
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An Exchange Visitor J-1 Visa, the only legal means of becoming an EduCare companion in the US. |
