Looking for a way to subsidize your travels by working along the way? BUNAC just may be your answer! BUNAC--which stands for British Universities North America Club--is a non-profit, non-political organization founded in 1962 that helps full-time college students get working visas abroad. They offer programs in a variety of countries as well as some volunteer options. If you get a visa through BUNAC, you have a community of sorts once you get to your exotic new home, and the local offices most always provide internet access, group get-togethers, housing information, as well as job board postings. Every program application has a fee, which may make it more pricey than getting a work visa through the country's government, but the BUNAC community provides a sense of security and peace of mind for those a bit weary of picking up, moving across an ocean, and trying to find a job. While BUNAC is mainly designed to provide American students with job opportunities abroad, there are also options for students from the UK and Ireland. Here is an extremely simple break down of the programs and their major requirements. Check out their website for comprehensive details.Work in Britain, Ireland, Canada, France:
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Currently enrolled as a full-time student
- Have a valid US Passport
- Visas tend to be for 6 months
- Application fees start at $290
- Must be 18-30 for Australia; New Zealand up to 35
- Enrolled in University or have a degree
- $495 program fee plus mandatory health insurance
- Visas from 4 months up to 1 year
- Programs range from 6-17 weeks
- Cost ranges from $1345-$1750
- Additional spending money required
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