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Need To Get Out Of Here! Yet Another J1 Related Question..

  • 21-11-2010 11:56pm
    #1
    yourmother10
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 33 ✭


    Hi, Sorry know people are probably sick of looking at J1 questions but I could really do with some advice.

    I'm planning on going on a J1 this summer, thinking of either San Diego or New York. I'm 18 and going by myself. So basically looking for any helpful advice anyone has to offer - finding somewhere to live? any tips on going on your own, or anyones experience of going alone?

    Thanks in advance!


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  • #2
    Folie a deux
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 69 ✭✭Folie a deux


    yourmother10 wrote: »
    Hi, Sorry know people are probably sick of looking at J1 questions but I could really do with some advice.

    I'm planning on going on a J1 this summer, thinking of either San Diego or New York. I'm 18 and going by myself. So basically looking for any helpful advice anyone has to offer - finding somewhere to live? any tips on going on your own, or anyones experience of going alone?

    Thanks in advance!

    I know a few people who have gone alone and have said it is the best experience ever. You have no one to wait on so can really do what you want to do. I don't think it would be hard to find accommodation since people often rent out big houses and look for people to share with to make the rent cheaper. Look at USIT's facebook page(Go4Less and SAYIT's facebook pages aren't really that active but could be worth a look) and here http://www.j1forum.com/ for people looking to share accommodation. Good Luck


  • #3
    lil_lisa
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,829 ✭✭✭lil_lisa


    I would suggest going where ever you can get work. Check out craigslist.org or the local Irish centers in the different cities, in major cities there are always some. San Diego has Irish Outreach and New York has the New York Irish Center. If you get in touch with them early enough you might be able to get some work lined up. Once you have that the hard part is over.


  • #4
    Toby_2010
    Closed Accounts Posts: 43 ✭Toby_2010


    hey im planning something similar... It looks like ill go on my own, im 19 too.. I know lots of people going over but nobody wants to do what id love to do which is travel around not get pissed and go to work etc... trying to put plans together at them moment so if you want PM me and ill pass any info that i have o u!! Im also considering Australia or south america.. that would be just for 2 months traveling tho.. so still Majorly undecided!!


  • #5
    yourmother10
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 33 ✭yourmother10


    Hey, thanks for all the replies & advice!

    Have decided on San Diego, seems the best option for fun & chances to travel around the place! Hoping to stop in NYC & Chicago with the 2 free stop-overs that are being offered.. then onto San Diego for most of the summer.. that way would be right beside Mexico and not too far from LA & Vegas.. expensive business but with a bit of luck will get a job & it will all work out! :D


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