Work and Travel USAWork and Travel USA20122012

Alexandria, Virginia

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What is “Work and Travel USA” What is “Work and Travel USA” program?program?

Work and Travel USA is an international cultural exchange program that allows university students from different countries around the world to spend their summer vacations in the United States working and traveling.

• University student.• Older than 18 years.• Foreign passport.

Main Program RequirementsMain Program Requirements

My decision - lifeguardMy decision - lifeguard

A lifeguard is an expert swimmer who supervises the safety and rescue of swimmers, surfers, and other water sports participants who get into difficulties at the swimming pool, water park, or beach. 

Lifeguard Training in KievLifeguard Training in Kiev

Final testsFinal tests

Physical test

1. 300 meters of continuous swimming;

2. Swim 25 meters, dive for a brick, and swim back with the brick;

3. Stay 2 minutes in the water with out using hands - only feet (treading water).

Final testsFinal testsRescue

Final testsFinal testsLifeguard skills test

Final testsFinal tests

CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) (cердечно-лёгочная реанимация)

CPR is an emergency procedure for restoring normal heartbeat and breathing which is performed in an effort to preserve brain function.

Lifeguard LicenseLifeguard License

4 May, my last day in Ukraine.4 May, my last day in Ukraine.

Bird’s eye Bird’s eye view of view of Ukraine.Ukraine.

Bird’s eye view - a view from Bird’s eye view - a view from above.above.

Layover in LondonLayover in London

Layover - a period of rest or waiting before a further stage in a journey.

Dallas AirportDallas Airport

My first apartment (Ashburn)My first apartment (Ashburn)

My first apartment (Ashburn)My first apartment (Ashburn)

My first apartment (Ashburn)My first apartment (Ashburn)

First day in AmericaFirst day in America

Alexandria, VirginiaAlexandria, Virginia

New apartmentNew apartment

My roommatesMy roommates

My new apartmentMy new apartment

My new apartmentMy new apartment

Leasing office Leasing office или американский ЖЭКили американский ЖЭК

Leasing officeLeasing office

Leasing officeLeasing office

Leasing officeLeasing office

My poolMy pool

My poolMy pool

My poolMy pool

My poolMy pool

My poolMy pool

Ukrainian foodUkrainian food

Borscht recipeBorscht recipe

Ukrainians in AmericaUkrainians in America

First visit to Washington D.C.First visit to Washington D.C.

The Washington Monument was erected in honor of George Washington, the first president of the United States.

Lincoln MemorialLincoln Memorial

White HouseWhite House

New York, New YorkNew York, New York

Times Square

Brooklyn BridgeBrooklyn Bridge

Кременчуг (Кременчуг (UkraineUkraine))

Virginia BeachVirginia Beach

Ukrainian Independence Day!Ukrainian Independence Day!

Meeting with AndreaMeeting with Andrea

At the Lincoln Memorial

Dinner at Jim’sDinner at Jim’s

Turkish dinnerTurkish dinner

Turkish dinnerTurkish dinner

Birthday partyBirthday party

We love our country =)We love our country =)

London, EnglandLondon, England

Parliament along the River Thames

Paralympic team of UkraineParalympic team of Ukraine

The Paralympics an international athletic competition for disabled athletes.

Again in KievAgain in Kiev

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