SWAP prgram

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CodyJunior Member
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SWAP prgram

Post Sat Mar 15, 2008 11:41 pm

Hey I am just wondering if there is anyone on here that has used or is currently using the SWAP program? I am seriously considering using them later this year.Any feedback would be awesome.
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jennychicCanuckAbroad Regular
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Post Sun Mar 16, 2008 9:59 pm

What is SWAP?
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riverfoxSenior MemberUser avatar
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Location: Brighton

Post Mon Mar 17, 2008 12:34 am

Swap Stands for 'Student Work Abroad program'.

I did Swap UK not for germany though.

Positives:
Step by step instructions on how to fill out your visa forms.
Great orientation on Arrival.
Free internet if their office is accessable to you.
Help finding a place to live / work.
Continuing help should you have any issues or questions about living/working in your country of choice.

Negatives:
It's alot of money for something you can do yourself.
You have to purchase your plane ticket through Travel cuts which means you may not necessarily be getting the best airfare.

I think it's a great program, and for the peace of mind and all the information / help you will recieve it's worth it.

You can do the whole visa application etc all on your own without assistance, it's not that difficult. But I found even just having a place to go to which had other people in the same situation as you were a great help. Every one was great about helping everyone else get sorted.

Hope that helps.
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CodyJunior Member
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Post Mon Mar 17, 2008 6:20 am

It sure does help. When you say you must use travel cuts? What exactly is that? Is it just a serivce used to find airlines?
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