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(Web)Chatting Up The Summer Work And Travel Program

Vice Consul Heather Steil answering question by Prima TV on Summer Work & Travel Program [Screenshot showing Heather Steil interviewed by Prima TV, Lucian Crusoveanu, U.S. Embassy Bucharest]

February 27, 2008

During an online webchat, Vice Consul Heather Steil answered questions from students in Romania about the Summer Work & Travel (SWT) program, which allows university students to spend their summer vacation working and traveling in the United States. In 2007, over 5,000 Romanian university students took part in this popular program. During the February 26 webchat, Heather offered details about the SWT including who is qualified to participate, rules & regulations, how to apply, and the visa interview. Many students many students studying in Romania and abroad submitted questions and the webchat generated interest from Prima TV which also interviewed Heather.

Related info:
• Webchat transcript ( .PDF file, 72Kb.)
• Consular Section: The Summer Work and Travel Program
• Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs: Summer Work/Travel — Frequently Asked Questions
• Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs: The J1 exchange visitor program.
• Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs: Current Sponsor List.

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