Emma's Cape Cod J1 experience

Choosing to go on a J1 for the summer was a bit of a no-brainer for me; all my older cousins had gone on a least one in their early twenties, and still talked about their amazing experiences over ten years later. Also, with the previous two summers adventures very much curtailed due to the dreaded C word, I felt I was well overdue a big overseas trip.

Emma's J1 in Cape Cod

Bill's Chicago J1 experience

Coming straight out of lockdown, there was only one thing on our mind for our first summer back in a post-COVID world- and that was spending our last summer of college in America.

Chicago for me was the perfect place to spend my J1, often described as a mix between New York and Los Angeles. The beaches along Lake Michigan are perfect for relaxing on your days off work in the Chicago’s hot summers. 

Bill's J1 in Chicago & Travelling USA

Cian's Exciting J1 adventure

Cian spent the summer working in Ocean City, Maryland, and travelled to Washington, Philadelphia, New York, San Francisco and San Diego before finishing up the summer in Las Vegas.

Cian's Ocean City Summer

Niamh's J1 Summer In San Diego

The decision to go on a J1 wasn’t a tough one to make- spend a summer going to and from work in Ireland versus in San Diego? I’ve yet to meet anyone who’d turn down an opportunity like that. The chance to have some independence that I don’t get living at home wasn’t something I was likely to pass on.

Niamh's J1 Summer In San Diego

James's Boston & onward J1 experience

I’ve just returned from the summer of a lifetime and now don’t know what to do with my time!

I spent three months in America on a J1 visa as part of the work and travel programme. I can confidently say that if you’re thinking of doing this programme that you won’t regret it and that I might see you there!

James' Boston J1 Experience

Tracy's Ocean City J1 experience

When you start college the J1 is the first thing you start dreaming about. It’s almost like a rite of passage that you get such an amazing opportunity. I saw people in the year ahead’s photos and just knew I had to go, I had to have that experience. I was sick of the routine of working in my part time which would have ended up being full time for summer. If I was going to work full time why not do it in America? I wanted a change of scenery and to make new memories with new people. I wanted to broaden my horizons and push myself past my comfort zone.

Tracy's J1 In Ocean City, Maryland