SWAP prgram

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.

SWAP prgram

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Cody
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Joined: 02 Mar 2008
Posts: 2

Posted: Sat Mar 15, 2008 10:41 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.

jennychic
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Joined: 12 Dec 2007
Posts: 20

Posted: Sun Mar 16, 2008 8:59 pm

What is SWAP?
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riverfox
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Joined: 30 Dec 2007
Posts: 116
Location: Brighton

Posted: Sun Mar 16, 2008 11:34 pm

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.

Cody
New Member

Joined: 02 Mar 2008
Posts: 2