Destination USA | Work and Travel Guide for Canadians

Why make the swap?

USA work and travel guide

From New York City's iconic neighbourhoods to the sun-soaked coast of California, get to know the USA beyond what you see in the movies. Immerse yourself in the music scenes of Nashville or Austin. Hike iconic national parks, from the Grand Canyon... Read more

Best place to work in the USA

If you're a student spending the summer working in America, then the iconic spots are the beaches and resorts of Long Island, Cape Cod and California – 4 months of sun to restock those Vitamin D levels. For longer work experiences, it really depends... Read more

If you're a student spending the summer working in America, then the iconic spots are the beaches and resorts of Long Island, Cape Cod and California – 4 months of sun to restock those Vitamin D levels. For longer work experiences, it really depends on your degree and career goals. Boston, Chicago, Washington DC, New York, LA and San Francisco all come with internship opportunities and industries that you might not find back in Canada.

What can I earn in the USA

What you earn will depend on the work abroad program. For Summer Work USA, you'll typically earn USD $11-18/hour – often with discounted housing and tips. For BUNAC Summer Camp USA, you'll earn a minimum USD 2,300 for the summer – but with meals and... Read more

What you earn will depend on the work abroad program. For Summer Work USA, you'll typically earn USD $11-18/hour – often with discounted housing and tips. For BUNAC Summer Camp USA, you'll earn a minimum USD 2,300 for the summer – but with meals and accommodation included, you'll have little to no outgoings. For Intern USA and Trainee USA, there is uncapped earning potential for paid traineeships – with your salary reflecting the industry you're interning in.

Best time to visit the States

This is a hard one to answer, what with the USA being so big and all. We have summer employers and summer camps all across the USA – with many concentrated around the northeast states including Maine, New Jersey, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode... Read more

This is a hard one to answer, what with the USA being so big and all. We have summer employers and summer camps all across the USA – with many concentrated around the northeast states including Maine, New Jersey, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut and New York – which can be more comfortable in the summer than the more humid southern states. If you're interning, you'll likely be led by your placement and/or your semester abroad dates.

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The USA

USA work and travel guide

Best place to work in the USA

What can I earn in the USA

Best time to visit the States

I'm sold, let's swap Canada for the USA

Summer Work USA

Intern USA

Trainee USA

Or spend the summer at camp

Summer Camp USA