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BOSTON
Boston is a vibrant, thriving city is renowned for its cultural facilities, world-class educational institutions such as Harvard University and The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), champion sports franchises, as well as its a place of great American history. Tourism is one of Boston's largest industries. Boston is willing to accommodate and entertain you as few other cities can. Boston is the place to go if you are in search of a summer of fun, good money, good weather and fellow Irish people. It is a relatively compact city and easy to get around.
Accommodation
Chinatown & Roxbury are to be avoided for accommodation.
The following websites are useful for jobs and accommodation:
www.justrentals.com
www.bostonjobs.com
Studentapartments@hotmail.com www.bostonapartments.com www.boston.com/jobs/ http://boston.craigslist.org/
Colleges In the Boston Area who have Housing Offices: Boston College 617-552-8000 Campus in Newton
Boston University 617-353-2300
Emerson College 617-824-8500
Harvard University 617-495-1000
Lesley University 617-868-9600
Mass College of Art 617-232-1555
MIT 617-258-5515
University of Mass 617-287-5000
It would be a good Idea to sort out Accommodation before you arrive in Boston as you may find it hard to find something straight away. The local newspaper The Boston Herald www.bostonherald.com and Real Estate Agents are always a good Idea when looking for temporary accommodation.
Check out the following websites for accommodation listings around Boston: www.werentboston.com http://boston.craigslist.org/ www.thesublet.com www.bostonapartments.com www.easyrent.com www.bc.edu
Job Hunting
If you are staying around Boston a very handy resource for jobs and accommodation is the Irish Immigration Centre. This is a non-profit organisation, staffed by volunteers that help Irish people get set up in Boston. Located at 59 Temple Place (Go to the 10th floor), take green line T to Park Street. Telephone 617 542 7654
Job-hunting can be an exhausting experience. Try to search for jobs before you go. Every employer will literally have hundreds of students looking for the same jobs. Jobs are easy to find. Check in around Faneuil Hall & Quincy Market. The most popular jobs available are in pubs, retail, tour companies, construction and restaurants. Here are some useful websites to help with your job-hunting!
http://www.bostonjobs.com/ http://www.boston.com/jobs/ http://www.bostonherald.com/jobfind/ http://www.bostonjobsite.com/ http://bostoncraigslist.org/ http://www.groovejob.com http://www.jobster.com www.jobfind.com www.snagajob.com www.bostonrecruiter.com www.bostonjobsource.com
Work can be sought on the Cruise ships from Boston harbour and Quincy.
Temping agency - Brattle Temps temps@brattletemps.com
CHICAGO
Chicago is located in northeastern Illinois at the southwestern tip of Lake Michigan. Chicago is also referred to as the "Windy City", "Chi-Town", "Second City," and the "City of Big Shoulders". Chicago is a lively city with plenty to see and do. The city is home to two Major League Baseball teams, the Chicgo Cubs on the city's North Side, in Wrigley Field, while the Chicago White Sox play in U.S Cellular Field on the city's South Side.
Accommodation
Down town inexpensive accommodation can be difficult to find, it is best to search around the edges in places such as the east side of the city e.g. the Gold Coast, Old Town & Lincoln Park, Lake View & Wrigley Ville, Wicker Park & Buck town. These are all by the lake; this is definitely preferable because it's where the beach & recreational activities are. The majority of J1ers head to the north side of Chicago. This area is surrounded by many local students. You may be able to sublet accommodation from local university students heading home for the summer.
Off Campus Housing Office in the University Of Illinois.
Phone:
Check out the following websites to help you find some Accommodation:
http://www.collegesublease.com
www.craigslist.org
www.oldtownchicago.com
www.chicagoholidaycity.com
Job Hunting
There are certain areas in which there are more jobs. Jobs are plentiful down on Navy Pier.
Check out the cruise boats particularly Ugly Duckling and the Spirit Of Chicago / Shore Lines and the IMAX Theatre.
Construction Jobs are available. The other trick our students gave us this year was to go to all Irish bars in Wrigley Field at lunchtime. Apparently if you get in and look respectable once your Irish and early in the season your sorted! Please note you cannot serve alcohol until you are over 21 which eliminates bar server / bar tending positions.
In Water Tower Place there is a big shopping Mall, which also has jobs available.
Check out Mackinac Island and Cedar point Amusement park, the Wisconsin Dells and the laid back city of Milwaukee. Minneapolis offers huge employment; lots of entertainment and the university areas are a source of sublet accommodation for the summer.
Check out the following too:
www.chicagojobs.co
www.chicagojobs.org
www.jobsinchicago.com
www.chicagotribune.com
FLORIDA
Florida is the second largest state of the US after Georgia. It is located in the extreme southeastern US, east of the Mississippi River. Florida with its beautiful beachfront cities is a massive tourism destination. The three main destinations that are most popular to J1 students are Miami and Orlando. Miami provides fabulous beaches and all year round great weather. The 15miles of glorious beaches make it a great destination of choice for the water sports enthusiast. Orlando located in Central Florida is home to all the great theme parks.
Accommodation
Job Hunting
Miami is a vibrant and exciting city and also boasts a large selection of fine restaurants, museums, lively nightspots and great shopping. South Beach and Miami Beach you will find that jobs will be very easy to come by here as these would be the main tourism spots. The best way would be handing out your resumes to all the different restaurants, retail shops, bars and clubs.
The best places to look for jobs in Orlando would be Disney World, Sea World, Universal Studios, the Wet 'N Wild Water Park, Gatorland and the Epcot Centre. The Orlando area offers visitors over 90 attractions, approximately 3,800 restaurants, 44 million square ft. of shopping plazas and 125 golf courses. So if you email the big tourism attractions before you leave Ireland and you should have no problem in finding a job.
Some websites to check out: http://miami.craigslist.org/ http://orlando.craigslist.org/ http://miami.backpage.com/ http://orlando.about.com/od/tourismjobs/Tourism_Jobs_in_the_Orlando_area.htm
CAPE COD
If you are in search of a summer of sun, sea and sand Cape Cod is the place to be. 'The Cape' as it is most commonly known is a 65 mile long hook jutting out into the Atlantic. It is home to 77 beaches.
It is a very quiet, quaint area with lots of old affluent Americans. The Cape's population triples in the summertime.
Accommodation
The most popular area is Hyannis followed by Falmouth and Dennis port. Provincetown is the most northerly town on the Cape and has a vibrant and funky atmosphere. The Main Street in Hyannis is where everything takes place so Streets off this would be the best places to live in e.g. Sea St, Ocean St, Gosnould St, or Nautical St.
Accommodation is difficult to find and can be very expensive. Expect to pay $100-$130 per week. A useful website is http://capecod.craigslist.org/hsw/. The Hyannis Area Chamber Of Commerce will have a list of the Rental Agents who are providing accommodation for the summer.
Job Hunting
Apply to the cruise ship companies for employment
Check out Hyline Cruises www.hy-linecruises.com and Stop n’ Shop. If staying in Hyannis, jobs are plentiful in the local mall and Main Street. The cinema, sports shops. Gap and Macy's are always good for employing Irish students during the summer months. In Hyannis try Dunkin Donuts at www.dunkindonuts.com or phone: 781 961 4040. Also Family Amusements Inc. in Dennisport is worth a try - 508 394 5577
NEW YORK
Accommodation
When searching for accommodation in New York it is important to note that there are subsections within New York itself and some of these are cheaper than others. In General the cheapest areas are Brooklyn, Queens and the Bronx.
Columbia University is very useful in providing student accommodation information and it would be very wise to check out their website before you go www.columbia.edu/cu/ire.
As with finding Accommodation in any area reading local publications is always useful. Our previous j1ers recommended the village voice published every Tuesday.
If you find yourself stuck when you get to New York don’t fret there are plenty of short-term hostels to stay in while you find you J1 pad. In the past students have recommended: Chelsea international Hostel 251 West 20th Street. Hostelling International on Amsterdam Avenue 891 Amsterdam Avenue
New York Accommodation Sites:
http://www.studenthousing.org/ http://www.nyu.edu/summer/housing/ http://www.poly.edu/residence/summer/index.php http://newyork.craigslist.org/ http://www.ihouse-nyc.org/s/707/start.aspx
Job Hunting
Check out the following websites: http://www.oldnavy.com/ http://www.gap.com/ http://www.bananarepublic.com http://www.macysjobs.com http://www.nycjibzone.com
MAUI, HAWAII
There are eight main islands when we think of Hawaii. Home to Sandy beaches, towering volcanoes, and lush valleys lure thousands of tourists each year to this tropical paradise. Native Hawaiians have held on to many of their customs and traditions despite the influx of non-natives over the years. Hawaii is the only state that has an official native language.
Accommodation
Though jobs are easy to get, accommodation is not! It's recommended you arrange accommodation before you ever leave Ireland. If you get a job sorted make sure to ask your employer if they will provide you with accommodation aswell or if they can recommend somewhere for you.
Overcrowding is the only way to afford accommodation. You will be paying as much as $600 per week for a two-bed apt. The majority of J1ers who traveled to Maui in previous summers have stayed in the Spinnaker Apartments http://www.thestateofhawaii.com/apartments.html or Phone: (808) 667 9028. The normal rent in these apartments is approximately $560 per week for a 2-bed apt.
The Ohana Maui Islander and Front Street Apartments are worth checking out for accommodation, and the advantage of these two places is that they would not require you to sign a six month lease.
The local newspapers are very useful for advertising houses for leasing:
www.mauinews.net www.honoluluadvertiser.com/ www.hawaiitribuneherald.com
Job Hunting
The best jobs to secure in Maui are waiters and waitresses, bars, hotels and different resorts. Most J1ers secure a job within a week or so. We recommend that you try and secure a job or at least an Interview before you leave Ireland, that way your first few days in paradise won't be spoiled by stressing over getting a job.
Bubba Gump Shrimp employ between 70-100 people, so definitely apply for a job here. Email: lwatase@bubbagump.com
The Sugar Cane Train is a tourist train that travels from Lahaina to Kaanapali. Previous J1ers have secured jobs on the train as photographers. Website: www.sugarcanetrain.com
The retail outlets along Front Street and in Lahaina are always worth dropping into - some include The Gap Inc., ABC Stores, Starbucks and Dairy Queen.
Condo Cleaning is quite a lucrative business over in Hawaii, so do check it out. The best way to go about getting this kind of work is to call in directly to the reception at condos or apartments and ask about the work. A goodweb page to keep an eye on is http://www.maui.net/~mauinews/ads146.html, where ads for cleaners and housekeepers are regularly posted.
Check out these Websites which should be very helpful:
http://honolulu.craigslist.org/mau/ ww.summerjobs.com www.jobshawaii.com www.honoluluadvertiser.com/ www.resortjobs.com
SAN DIEGO
San Diego was one of the most popular destinations for J1’ers last year. A combination of both beach and city makes it so appealing. It is however important to note that the job market can be quite competitive so it is best to get in early and have your research done.
Accommodation
Accommodation is easy enough to come by in San Diego; the best areas to stay seem to be Ocean, Pacific and Mission Beach. It is important to check local publications daily for accommodation and in the mean time if you find your self in San Diego with nowhere to stay then the Capri Motel could be for you. Short term Accommodation at 150 dollars per week makes it ideal to stay in until you find a place and it has the added bonus of being recommended by last years students.
Some apartments worth checking out are:
Avalon/Bay point apartments
Golden West Hotel. Phone:
Grand Pacific Hostel. Phone:
www.boo.com
www.craigslist.org
www.sublet.ie
www.rent.com
www.sdreader.com
Job Hunting
Jobs are scarce but available in San Diego. You are in a competitive Market but if you get in early and persist you should be fine. We have taken the liberty of contacting some employers and can confirm that the following will be hiring during the summer season
Water World,
Sea World,
San Diego Zoo,
San Diego Wild Life Park
Lego Land
The best way to find employment is believe it or not to think like a tourist. Think about where you would go because these are the busy areas that will be hiring. When you have figured these areas out for yourself get armed with your resume and hit them hard!!
You should also try out the following sites:
www.sandiegojobs.com
www.sandiego.jobing.com
www.beyondsandiego.com
www.monster.com
SAN FRANCISCO
It is the fourth most popualr city in California and it is a very popular tourism destination which is most famous for the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island and the cable cars. San Francisco is part of the San Francisco Bay Area, which is home to more than 7.1 million people. The city is located at the tip of the San Francisco Peninsula, with the Pacific Ocean to the west, San Francisco Bay to the east, and the Golden Gate to the north.
Acommodation
The majority of J1 students live in Berkeley. Most stay in frat houses. Frats and Sororities in Berkeley are definitely the best way to get cheap accommodation, frats especially as they are mixed and really cheap. Sororities accommodate females only and not all of them rent. Average costs run about $500-$700 for a room for the summer.
Other students stayed in San Francisco, many in the Post Street Apartments. Accommodation in the city although still expensive is easier to come by, some popular places to live around would be Bay Area, Nob Hill, Little Italy and Berkeley. Expect to pay approx $150 per week.
You can also email Berkeley College to obtain Student Summer Sublet listings. Email:homeinfo@berkeley.edu
Check out the off campus listings in the housing section: www.uscf.edu. This is probaly more useful when you get there but try it now and see if you can get anything.
Some useful accommodation search engines include: http://geo.craigslist.org/iso/us/ca www.sublet.com www.sf4rent.com http://www.therentalsource.com/ www.vantaggiosuites.com www.rentalguide.com www.craiglist.org/sfc/apa www.roommate-apartment.com www.metrorent.com
Also check out the local papers: http://www.sfweekly.com http://www.sfchron.com/ http://www.sfgate.com/chronicle/
Job Hunting
The restaurants, pizza places, coffee shops, stores and bars on Pier 39 on the San Francisco Bay would be the most likely to need additional help during the summer tourist season. Pier 39 is the most 'touristy' place in San Francisco. Check out www.pier39.com
Try also the main tourist spots such as the Aquarium of the Bay, Blue and Gold Fleet, Pier 39 Marina, Riptude Arcade and The Underwater World. Westfield and Union Square shopping malls would also be looking for summer staff!
For those living in Berkeley the downside is many students can not find employment in Berkeley and are forced to commute to San Fran to work.
Here are some useful websites to help you out:
http://sanfranjobs.com/ http://www.sfgate.com/jobs/ http://sfbaycraigslist.org/sfc/ www.rentinsanfrancisco.com/ www.sanfrancisco.com/jobs
NANTUCKET ISLAND
This beautiful island is located 30 miles off Cape Cod. It is like a different world when you step off the ferry. It has weather worn houses, salt marshes and cranberry bogs. It has beaches on all four corners of the island and is full of charm and character. Tourism is the main industry on the island. Their population goes from 10,000 to 56,000 in summer months.
Acommodation
This lovely island is very expensive for accommodation. Anywhere along Milestone Road, Appleton and Essex Road are generally ok, with a lot of J1ers living here for the summer.
Check out www.nantucketaccommodation.com for houses or cottages for rent. They charge a finder’s fee of $50. The online newspaper is also helpful for accommodation and jobs www.nantucket.net
Job Hunting
Employment is relatively easy to find and it is mostly restaurants and retail stores. The most comprehensive listing of local jobs are available in Nantucket's local newspapers or check out www.nantucketworks.com/. The local supermarket Stop N' Shop is a banker for getting jobs as they take on loads of extra staff in the summer. Waiting is by far the best way to earn money. If you are interested in Golf, Nantucket Golf Club has the perfect job, caddying for the entire summer. The biggest earners are down around the Wharf, The RopeWalk, Eat Fire Spring, Queequeg's and 21 Federal are notoriously big earners with the Irish.
Have a look at these websites for more options: http://wwwhometownusa.com/ma/Nantucket.html http://www.boston.com/jobs/cape/nantucket/ http://wwwnantucketindependent.com http://www.simplyhired.com/a/local/city/l-Nantucket,+MA
NEWPORT - RHODE ISLAND
This is the smallest state in the US but boasts over 400 miles of shoreline. This is a lively and popular spot. Newport is located 45mins from Providence and approx 1 hour from Boston City. Newport is such a small state that bicycles are used by most people.
Accommodation
The Gateway Visitors Centre provides accommodation listings. They can be contacted on 800 976 5122. Accommodation in Newport isn't considered too hard to find. Many companys will provide accommodation along with your job. The main thing to remember is by law you are only allowed 5-unrelated people living in one house or apartment in Newport! Most people cram in as many as possible, in order to keep the rent down. If cops come around, all the extras are usually "visitors"! Brewer St. is a great place to live with loads of students and it is right in the centre of Newport near all the shops, restaurants and bars! Look at the local newspaper; www.newportdailynews.com and that may be some help to you!
The following is a list of websites that may prove useful when searching for accommodation in Newport: http://www.summerstay.net www.craigslist.com ssrealtytrust@yahoo.com www.thesublet.com www.wizeguides.com www.werentboston.com www.rentdirect.com
Job Hunting
To get a job in Newport the easiest way of getting a job is going around from shops to restaurants. There are plenty on or around the Wharfs in Newport, many of which are known for employing Irish students for the summer months. The Newport Creamery has also employed J1ers in the past and has two stores in Newport, one on Bellevue and one by the Gap store. The Fudge shop on Thames St. aso takes on a lot of Irish students.
Check out the following websites: www.jobs.careerbuilder.com/al.ic/RhodeIsland_Newport/ www.newport-beach.ca.us/jobs.html www.jobs.new/rhodeisland-newport.htm http://www.allyoucanread.com/rhode-island-newspapers/
Check out www.mvy.com This is a one-stop job shop where you can secure a job before you leave Ireland. Once you have secured a job you can contact them again about securing accommodation. Excellent employer is Remax on Memorial Boulevard. Also check out local website www.jobs.net/RhodeIsland-Newport.htm for further jobs information.
LONG ISLAND – MONTAUK
Montauk is located in the easternmost area of New York State. It is a major tourist destination and boasts six state parks. It is famous for fishing and surfing. Surfers travel from far and wide to be challenged by the surf of Ditch Plains, while sun worshippers enjoy the white sands of ocean and bay coastlines.
Accommodation
If you arrive late in June you may be in for a tough search. About 90% stay in motels for the summer. Expect to pay about $140 per week based on 4 sharing. Most motel rooms have basic kitchen facilities. Summers in Montauk are usually very busy so most people are not too bothered by the cramped living quarters. The website for the Chamber of Commerce in Montauk lists phone numbers and information about accommodation in the area; www.montaukchamber.com
These are some of the main providers of accommodation for Irish students. Calling into motels may be the best way to find accommodation. Some of the hotels and businesses provide housing for their employees. The Montauk Motel is another one to try, check out their website at www.montaukmotels.com
Some useful information for jobs and accommodation include: Tipperary Inn
PO Box 5015 Long island Montauk
www.kennystipperaryinn.com
Montauk Motel
PO Box 672
Montauk NY 11954
www.montaukmotels.com
Beach House Ocean Resort
5 Emerson Ave
Montauk, NY 11954
631-668-2700
Ann Breyer's Cottage 631 668 2710
Neptune Motel 631 668 4582
http://www.montauk-online.com/usit/usit.htm
http://www.montauktheend.com
Job Hunting
The best method of finding work is going from door to door and asking about vacant positions. You may think that you will get a job as a waiter/ waitress and make a fortune, we are sorry to say that this does not often happen. The good waiting jobs are usually held from year to year, but try anyway, you never know! You will be expected to stay in Montauk and work until Labour Day, which is the first Monday in September. Most people receive bonuses based on whether or not they stay until this date.
Check out these websites:
http://www.montaukchamber.com/employment www.hamptons.com/classifieds/ www.suffolkjobs.com http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/jobs-l-montauk-ny
WILDWOOD NEW JERSEY
The Wildwood Boardwalk extends 2miles and has more than 70,000 wooden planks. The beaches of Wildwood are some of the very few on the East Coast of the US where the shoreline is growing, rather than diminishing. Some Beaches are 100 feet wide in Places!
Accommodation
Accommodation is best found by walking around and asking. Wildwood Crest is the nicest area to live in. Finding accommodation in Wildwood is generally not a problem, I would recommend using real estate agents, if you find a real estate agent that you wish to use, you can check their creditability with the Chamber of Commerce. For a list of Real Estate Agents the following websites contain a listing:
www.gwcoc.com
www.thewild-woods.com http://www.wildwoodsnj.com/accommodation.cfm http://www.j1summer.com/accommodation/accommodation.php
Job Hunting
Morey's Piers is an amusement park that regularly employs Irish J1ers for the summer. Morey’s Pier is the biggest provider of jobs for J1 students. www.moreyspier.com. They employ a huge number of staff every summer so you're pretty much guaranteed a job if you get in touch with them early. Morey's Piers are also great in helping their employees sort out accommodation.
You could also try Wawa for work, they employ Irish people, they will give full time positions and offer subsidised rent for Irish students, www.wawa.com
There is also a demand for chambermaids as there are a huge number of hotels and motels in the Wildwood area. This work will generally only last for the morning hours, which leaves you plenty of time to work on your tan on the beautiful beaches in the afternoon.
Check out this websites for listings of the hotels and motels: www.capemaytimes.com/hotels/wildwood-crest.htm www.wildwoodsnj.com/accommodation.cfm
CAPE MAY
Cape may is a small Victorian town. If you get a well paid job and reasonable accommodation then you should be all right as Wildwood is only five miles away. Cape May is a more family oriented Victorian beach resort. It very quiet compared to Wildwood.
Accommodation
Job Hunting
The Welcome Centre is very good for employment details, Phone:
In Cape May county there are 4 Amusement / Theme Parks –
Morey’s Pier
Mariner’s Landing
Wild wheels
Gillian Wonderland They hire over 2,500 employees during the peak summer months.
www.covesoft.com/capemay
www.capemaytimes.com
REHOBOTH BEACH - DELAWARE
Accommodation
When looking for accommodation in Rehoboth beach there are a number of options. It is possible to use a realtor but at times this can be expensive and they may require references from previous landlords. There are also the usual websites listed below to consider. It can be really beneficial to try and find a sublet for the summer or a share with other Irish or American students.
Check out the following websites: www.rehoboth.com http://rehobothbeachde.com/ http://www.rehobothtoday.com/ www.beach-net.com/townsRB.html www.beach-fun.com
For long-term accommodation check out Joseph’s Cottages. Tel No: 302 227 2222.
Roope’s Cottages. Tel No: 302 227 7858. Summer Place Hotel: 30 Olive Ave 302-227-0766 $40-95, + $30 @Peak times
Dinner Bell Inn: 2 Christian Street 302-227-2651 $55-95, however this is more on weekends and in peak season.
Job Hunting
Rehoboth Beach-Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce
rehoboth@beach-fun.com
OCEAN CITY - MARYLAND
This is Maryland’s only ocean side resort. You are guaranteed a wild time here! In summer, this 10-mile stretch of free Atlantic Ocean beach in Ocean City features swimming, surfing, boogie boarding, surf fishing and other pursuits. The boardwalk is the main shopping district and entertainment area of the town. There is two full-scale amusement parks, mini golf courses, and a three-mile, ocean-front boardwalk loaded with shops and restaurants that will keep you busy!!
Accommodation
Accommodation is in good supply here.
Check out Jarman House for low cost rental accommodation. Tel No: 410 289 7678.
The Ocean City Convention & Visitors Bureau also provides information on accommodation. Tel No: 410 289 8181.
Periwinkle Apts about $500 per week for 3 bedrooms.
Phone:
Parrott Lagoon is also good for accommodation. See www.parrotlagoon.com for more deatails.
Other websites for accommodation include:
www.oceancity.org/visit_lodge.php
www.ocwr.com Trumpet@internet.com
Job Hunting
There is also lots of summer jobs available here.
The boardwalk has many tourist attractions and shops to choose from. You should be able to find jobs in most of the notable boardwalk businesses such as Fisher's famous Caramel Popcorn & Thrashers French Fries, Dollies Salt Water Taffy, the Atlantic Stand & Dumser's Dairyland.
Some useful Websites: http://www.oceancity.org/ http://easternshore.craigslist.org/fbh/
OCEAN CITY NEW JERSEY
Ocean City is known as a seaside resort. This is a dry town with 2.5 miles of boardwalk. No alcohol can be bought here. But if you walk 2 ½ miles to the mainland you are allowed to import drink.
Accommodation
Ocean City Information Centre is very helpful for accommodation.
Tel No:
Job Hunting
Plenty of casual jobs available. The best way of getting jobs is walking from shop to shop along the boardwalk. If you get there early they will be hiring during the summer season.
Look at these websites for listings of shops and tourist attractions: http://wwwocbor.com http://www.ocnj.us/ http://www.jobs.net/NewJersey-OceanCity.htm
ATLANTIC CITY
Atlantic City is a city in Atlantic, New Jersey, USA. Famous for its boardwalk, casino gambling, sandy beaches, spectacular view of the Atlantic Ocean, and the inspiration for the board game Monopoly. Atlantic City became a popular beach destination because of its proximity to Philadelphia. The main routes into Atlantic City are the Black Horse Pike , White Horse Pike and the Atlantic City Expressway. Like all major cities, Atlantic City contains districts: The North Inlet, The South Inlet, Bungalow Park, the Marina District , Venice Park, Downtown , Ducktown, Chelsea, and Chelsea Heights.
Accommodation
Atlantic City is the most expensive area to live on the Jersey Shore. You could be paying anything from $600 - $1400 per month on rent.
Check out these website for suitable accommodation: http://www.sublet.com/Area_Rentals/NewJersey-AtlanticCounty/AtlanticCity_Rentals.asp http://www.vacationrentals.com/vacation-rentals/Atlantic-City-New-Jersey.html http://jerseyshore.craigslist.org/sub/ http://www.apartmentcities.com/New-Jersey-Apartments/Atlantic_City_Apartments.asp http://www.rent.com/rentals/new-jersey/atlantic-county/atlantic-city/
Job Hunting
Atlantic City Outlets, also called "The Walk", is an outdoor outlet shopping centre. Where during the summer they should hire staff for the busy season http://www.acoutlets.com/
The other two nearby regional malls include the Shore Mall in Egg Harbour Township and the Hamilton Mall in Mays Landing are also worth a try.
Check out the following websites: http://www.ehtgov.org/ http://www.shophamilton.com/
Jobs will also be available on Central Pier and on Steel Pier http://www.steelpier.com/ http://www.jobmonkey.com/
VIRGINIA BEACH - VIRGINIA
Virginia Beach is a very popular 28-mile beach resort. It is located South East of Williamsburg and has hundreds of hotels, motels, and restaurants along its oceanfront. The city is listed in the Guinness Book of Records as having the longest pleasure beach in the world. Resort Area and Sandbridge/ Pungo would be the best areas for students to locate for the summer.
Accommodation
Accommodation is really expensive here. The typical amount for monthly rent would be anywhere from $600 - $1800
Angie’s Guest House is a reliable option and can be telephoned on 007 757 428 4690.
Check out these websites for more information on accommodation:
http://www.sandbridgebeachva.com/ www.sublet.com/index4/VirginiaBeachHousing.html http://realestate.yahoo.com/Virginia/Virginia_Beach/Apartments_for_rent http://www.rentals.com/Virginia/
Job Hunting
See www.careerjet.com for information on jobs.
Some more helpful websites are:
http://www.virginiabeach.com/ http://www.snagajob.com/jobs/Virginia/Virginia_Beach_jobs.html
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