If you are currently a full time student, you can’t help but have heard about Winter Work Travel USA! It is absolutely THE thing to do with your summer vac! No more serving time at that same old summer vac. job making minimum wages – rather go see the world, meet new people and experience what life has to offer. There will certainly be challenges along the way, but thats what makes for a real adventure and a chance to grow.With more than 200,000* unemployed graduates in South Africa and an increasingly competitive job market globally, your summer vacation is an important opportunity to take a step in the right direction to differentiate yourself, gain valuable international work and life experience, and all whilst networking, making some dollars and having an adventure you wont forget in a hurry!

Ultimately the J1 Working visa sponsored by Chilli will allow you to WORK during your trip, and depending on how many hours you put in, either cover the costs of your travels or even make some significant cash. It’s rare for people not to at least cover their program and travel related costs. So rather than spending up a storm during your summer vacation, heres an opportunity to have that travel adventure but not come back to a mountain of debt!
 
Where you go and what you choose to do is up to you.Whether it’s casual or seasonal work, or something related to your studies, the J1 visa is the ultimate visa to have. You could find yourself in a winter wonderland and learn to ski or snowboard (often for free!). Increasingly people are also heading to the bright lights of the big cities; think New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami. If you prefer warmer climates, perhaps even a tropical island in the Caribbean or Hawaai?!