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Gap year in the West Coast.

Vicky_ArgVicky_Arg Posts: 64
edited December 2009 in All Encompassing Trip
Hi everyone,

I would like to know if anybody of you have ever spend time 3-12 months in California or similar for a job brake. I would really like to do so, looking for information. Not exactly knowing where to start.

Many thanks.
"Any life is made up of a single moment, the moment in which a man finds out, once and for all, who he is." JLB.
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  • WildsWilds Posts: 4,329
    Vicky_Arg wrote:
    Hi everyone,

    I would like to know if anybody of you have ever spend time 3-12 months in California or similar for a job brake. I would really like to do so, looking for information. Not exactly knowing where to start.

    Many thanks.

    Hello,

    I don't know what a job brake is, but if you mean for some time off then I would highly recommend So. Cal.

    I did an exchange to California State University for 3 months in 1994 and loved it enough to come back the next summer for a few months.

    I'm now in my 8th year as a permanent residence, that began in 2001.

    The LA area has a lot to offer.

    Now if I've misinterpreted what a job break is, let me know, and I'll try my best to give a better answer.


    Nate
  • Vicky_ArgVicky_Arg Posts: 64
    Wilds wrote:
    Vicky_Arg wrote:
    Hi everyone,

    I would like to know if anybody of you have ever spend time 3-12 months in California or similar for a job brake. I would really like to do so, looking for information. Not exactly knowing where to start.

    Many thanks.

    Hello,

    I don't know what a job brake is, but if you mean for some time off then I would highly recommend So. Cal.

    I did an exchange to California State University for 3 months in 1994 and loved it enough to come back the next summer for a few months.

    I'm now in my 8th year as a permanent residence, that began in 2001.

    The LA area has a lot to offer.

    Now if I've misinterpreted what a job break is, let me know, and I'll try my best to give a better answer.


    Nate

    Thanks. You've understood perfectly. I need an american inmersion you know. Now edited-remastered.
    :lol::lol:
    "Any life is made up of a single moment, the moment in which a man finds out, once and for all, who he is." JLB.
  • WildsWilds Posts: 4,329
    Vicky_Arg wrote:
    Wilds wrote:
    Vicky_Arg wrote:
    Hi everyone,

    I would like to know if anybody of you have ever spend time 3-12 months in California or similar for a job brake. I would really like to do so, looking for information. Not exactly knowing where to start.

    Many thanks.

    Hello,

    I don't know what a job brake is, but if you mean for some time off then I would highly recommend So. Cal.

    I did an exchange to California State University for 3 months in 1994 and loved it enough to come back the next summer for a few months.

    I'm now in my 8th year as a permanent residence, that began in 2001.

    The LA area has a lot to offer.

    Now if I've misinterpreted what a job break is, let me know, and I'll try my best to give a better answer.


    Nate

    Thanks. You've understood perfectly. I need an american inmersion you know. Now edited-remastered.
    :lol::lol:

    Cool. The LA area is extremely interesting, from the beaches and beach communities of Venice and Santa Monica, to Hollywood, to Big Bear mountain, to the night life.

    AND Pearl Jam loves to play the West Coast, so that is a huge bonus. It's really easy to travel from a hub in LA or the Bay Area all over the place, including Las Vegas, and even a short flight to Seattle if you wanted.

    Weather is amazing pretty much year round, no mosquitoes, and like I said, mountains, beaches, Big City, desert, and interesting cultural opportunities.

    Of course there are some bad things...... but the good outweigh the bad IMO. :)
  • Vicky_ArgVicky_Arg Posts: 64
    Yeah! But in these cases you feel like you are about to jump into the pool and dont know how or where to do it. How does it feel, etc, etc. Kind of adrenalin rush.

    I dont know. I will let you know if i can move forward or not.
    Many thanks.
    "Any life is made up of a single moment, the moment in which a man finds out, once and for all, who he is." JLB.
  • Local CrewLocal Crew Posts: 745
    Just come to Seattle!!!
    Walk Tall, Kick Ass, Learn to Speak Arabic, Love Music, and Never Forget You Come From a Long Line of Truth Seekers, Lovers, and Warriors. HST

    CHILLIN LIKE BOB DYLAN!!!
  • WildsWilds Posts: 4,329
    Vicky_Arg wrote:
    Yeah! But in these cases you feel like you are about to jump into the pool and dont know how or where to do it. How does it feel, etc, etc. Kind of adrenalin rush.

    I dont know. I will let you know if i can move forward or not.
    Many thanks.

    It is a rush and it is a culture shock for sure, but it is what makes life interesting in my opinion.

    When I was 26 I upped and moved to South Korea to teach English as a Second Language. It was daunting and scary, but also fun and exhilarating.

    I wouldn't change anything about that experience.

    You can always fly right back if you don't like it, or if it's too overwhelming.
  • justamjustam Posts: 21,412
    What part of California are you hoping to stay in? It's a big place with lots of variety.
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  • Vicky_ArgVicky_Arg Posts: 64
    Thanks everybody. I would like to go to Seattle, or anywhere ir US west coast.
    The main issue is Work permit. I know this is hard to achieve but I will continue searching info over easy jobs or something that allows me to do this experience. I also been told to consult the Craiglist in Seattle to find jobs or anything i want.
    If you know something similar or any information about people that did this kind of experience will be very wellcome.

    Many thanks for your answers!!
    "Any life is made up of a single moment, the moment in which a man finds out, once and for all, who he is." JLB.
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