J1 Archives – The College View

Students not guaranteed a refund after USIT travel group goes into liquidation

April 1, 2020

Travel agency USIT’s liquidation has left thousands of Irish students at a financial loss.

Wanderlust-J1 in San Fran

October 3, 2018

The experience everyone talks about with fond memories of their sunny summers on the West Coast, from my experience it wasn’t always just as fond as I was told, however, it was still one of the best experiences of my life.

The journey to the J1

April 4, 2018

As J1 season rolls around again, Ashleigh Nolan told her tale of how she organised, funded and prepared for her trip to America last summer.

USI concerned over referendum date

March 20, 2018

The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) are concerned that any delays finalising the wording of the Eighth Amendment referendum would mean that students will be left unable to vote.

Travel Tales – American fun without the J1

February 21, 2018

Heading on a J1 is often thought as the American dream for Irish students but Rachael Martin tells how she had the experience without the actual Visa.

US Embassy urges J1 hopefuls to apply now

November 29, 2017

Students who are hoping to do a J1 this Summer are being urged to book early to ensure their place on the popular summer programme.

Samhradh ar an trá i South Carolina

October 19, 2017

Mo thaithí ar samhradh a chaitheamh sna Stát Aontaithe ar víosa J1.

The travel tales – Nightmare on Maine street

October 11, 2017

Travelling is supposed to be exciting and fun but sometimes it doesn’t go as smoothly as planned. Shauna Bowers told of her travel disaster this summer.

Travel Tales- Summer Camp Magic

September 27, 2017

Rachel Farrell explains how she spent her summer at a Camp in Indiana, telling some tales from her experience as a radio instructor and camp councillor.

Tales From Toronto – J1 in Canada

September 27, 2017

Ian Mangan spent the summer in Toronto on a J1. He gave tips on what to do and what not to do when planning, living and surviving a J1 in Canada.

Endless options for life after university

April 5, 2017

Rachel Farrell takes a look into some options available for students following graduation from university.

J1 applications increase ahead of Trump’s inauguration

November 30, 2016

With the J1 visa applications having opened on the 17th of November, students across many campuses in Ireland are signing up to spend a summer abroad next year. Ireland had the fifth highest number of

What a Donald Trump win means for Ireland

November 16, 2016

The election of Donald Trump has shocked not only America, but the world, but what does it mean for Ireland?

My J1 experience

September 28, 2016

For many people a J1 is synonymous with the college experience. The idea of three months spent in the US working and travelling appealed to me long before I started college. It wasn’t until midway

Handling your first J1

April 20, 2016

Heading off to the States on a J1 is a rite of passage for most Irish students. In recent years more and more restrictions have been placed on the working visa and this year is

USI launch j1 guide as numbers for visas slashed

February 10, 2016

The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) launched their new J1 guide last month to inform students about the application process and the new programme requirements brought in this year.

My dream job in the USA

September 30, 2015

Aoife McCormack shares her experiences on a J1 to California.

Seicliosta J1

March 25, 2015

Táimid anois leath bealaigh tríd an dara sheimeastar agus tá an samhradh ag druidim níos cóngarach gach lá. Tá scrúdaithe an samhraidh ar fhíor na spéire agus tá sé in am dúinn a bheith ag

Why booking a j1 is such a painful experience

March 25, 2015

Doing a J1 is easily one of the best decisions a young person can make, however it is possible that during the booking process you will deeply regret that decision. It is a hassle and this is what you should be prepared for.

My J1 Experience

February 16, 2015

On the 8th of June last year, me and my two best friends embarked on what turned out to be the most amazing summer of our lives. We bundled into the airport at 6am, nine

An insider’s guide to Boston

November 12, 2014

Nestled in the New England region of the U.S, 215 miles north of the Big Apple and just south of the Canadian border, lies Boston Massachusetts. One of the country’s oldest cities and the stage

J1 students destroy rental house in San Francisco

October 1, 2014

Soem of the students involved in the destruction of the house have apologised to the landlasy. Sonja Sjogren reports.

No summer job? No problem – how to spend your holidays

April 16, 2014

Here’s The College View’s fool-proof guide of how to spend those long summer days if you haven’t managed to snag one of those pesky jobs.

A Southern summer

April 2, 2014

Paula Murphy recounts a summer spent in the deep south, and a recipe that will make your mouth water.

Remember that summer in Ireland…

October 9, 2013

A look at the various ways Irish students spent their summer.