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WELCOME TO THE U.S.!

Hello from NYC! Welcome to the first issue of the Kaplan Aspect Work and Travel seasonal newsletter. For this issue, we have collected photos and comments from students at each of our work locations. This summer, our Work and Travel students are living in Florida, South Carolina, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, Vermont and Wisconsin. A special thank you to each student who contributed!

National Ice Cream Month [Month of July]

Be Nice to New Jersey Week [7.5.09-7.11.09]

National Hot Dog Day 7.18.09

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About Work and Travel

The primary purpose of the program is to promote international understanding and exchange by giving students a chance to experience the American culture and learn more about the country and its people.

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Work and Travel

UPCOMING EVENTS: Silly Celebrations in the U.S.

Students in New Jersey celebrating with pizza

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Paul Evans From Jamaica

Hard At Work Work and Travel Students on the East coast

are living and working in some pretty exciting places.

Clementon Park and Splash World

Clementon, New Jersey Students in Clementon, New Jersey are working at Clementon Park and Splash World. Clementon Park is a family owned amusement park that is over 100 years old. Clementon, New Jersey is only a short train ride from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania where there are many visitor

attractions and historical buildings from America’s

heritage.

[Students from China wait for the bus to go to work at Clementon Park.]

(Above) Students show off their tans from working in the sun at Clementon Park. (Upper Right) Su Jung Lee from Korea and friends, working at Splash World poses for a picture. (Lower Right) Students from China enjoy their first home cooked meal in their new apartment.

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A letter from a fellow student… “ I want to take this opportunity to share my good experiences that I have had since I have been in the state of Wisconsin. I never knew people were so friendly, courteous and helpful. I can’t deny the hospitality that I got as a participant in the J-1 program through my sponsor Kaplan Aspect. I would recommend to all J-1 participants, especially first-timers, to gain a great experience through Kaplan Aspect. I work as a lifeguard at Wilderness Hotel and Resort, one of the biggest water parks known in the US. I graduated at the top of my class when I was being certified to lifeguard, and I am proud of myself. I am

proud to represent my country and most of all proud to represent my sponsor. I have pictures that say a million words and memories that will live on. Thanks to Kaplan.” - Dalton Atkinson, Jamaica

Wilderness Resort, located in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin is home to one of the largest water parks in the United States. Students working at Wilderness Resort this summer are working in lifeguarding, food services and housekeeping departments.

From the NYC Office… It was a pleasure to meet many of you this summer

at orientation in New York. I have had a wonderful time working in the East Coast Work and Travel

office with Shari Lamont. I hope that I was a useful source of information during your orientation

session. I hope that each of you enjoy the rest of your summer working in the U.S!

Wisconsin Dells, WI

Wisconsin Dells students with their Local Coordinator, Tomasz

(Left) Dalton Atkinson from Jamaica working at Wilderness Resort. (Above) Wilderness Resort, located in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin.

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All Work and No Play? No Way!

Clearwater, FL Students in Florida are working at Surf Style, Winn Dixie and Publix grocery stores. Florida is a popular beach vacation spot for many Americans. Students working in Florida are able to enjoy the sunny weather on their days off as well as some of the countries best theme parks close by.

Ludlow, VT Students in Ludlow, Vermont are working at The Andrie Rose Inn. The Andrie Rose inn is a bed and breakfast inn that has been named one of the best inns in the country by USA Today. Several Ski resorts are located nearby. Students here are working this summer as housekeeping staff.

Ocean City area, MD The Ocean City area and surrounding towns in Maryland are home to several McDonalds restaurants as well as the beach. Students working for Baxter McDonalds are working as cashiers and staff in 4 of the areas McDonalds locations. These students have the Atlantic Ocean right in their backyard!

Largo area, MD

Six Flags America is located in Maryland. This theme park is very close to the nations capital, Washington DC. Six Flags America is home to musical concerts and other events throughout the summer. Students working here are working as lifeguards and ride staff.

W & T Students Explore D.C.

We love receiving photos from students enjoying their summers in the U.S. If you would like to have your comments and photos featured in the next edition of the Work and Travel Newsletter please send them to us. Send your contributions to Kaplanaspectny@gmail.com with the subject heading “Newsletter”.

Thank You Kaplan Aspect Work and Travel

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WORK AND TRAVEL SUMMER 2009

[Baxter McDonalds students from Taiwan and Ukraine at orientation in NYC.]

Send us your pictures!

On his day off, Pavlo Nazar from Ukraine, visited several historical sites in Washington D.C. with Shari Lamont, the East Coast Director for Work and Travel. Shari and Pavlo went to the Library of Congress, the Capital Building, Union Station and Capital Hill. Pavlo is working at Six Flags America in the Largo, MD area.

In 1981, the Freedom Bell was donated to the United States in celebration of the nation's Bicentennial. It was cast specifically for the 1975-76 American Freedom Train by White chapel Bell Foundry, the same foundry that cast the original Liberty Bell. The American Freedom Train carried the bell to all 48 contiguous states during the nation's Bicentennial celebration. It is nearly twice as large as the real Liberty Bell. The replica is located at the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue and First Street in front of Washington DC's Union Station.

(Below) Tina Looney from Baxter McDonalds and Shari Lamont visiting students from Taiwan, Ecuador, and Ukraine in Ocean City, MD at their housing.

NYC Orientation Memories