 Doesn't have to worry about getting the work visa as SWAP does that for you
Has a Travel CUTS counselor there to answer any questions, help book tours and flights to prepare for their trip
Has access to SWAP Exchange at www.swap.ca where they can talk to other SWAPPPERs who are departing, or already overseas to ask for advice, tips, or to set up a social network before you leave
Has arrival accommodation pre-booked into one of our SWAPPER-approved hostels/hotels regardless of season.
Receives a SWAP Final Kit that has all the pre-departure information you need including where to go and what to when you get there
Gets arrival orientation where he/she gets set up with a bank account and tax number right away
Has access to Hosting Centre in their destination city where they can look at in-house job and accommodation postings, ask advice of staff who are there to help with any questions or problems
Has ongoing support and emergency support services available to them for the duration of their trip |
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Hopes they filled out the forms correctly when applying for work visas
Needs to figure out everything on their own and has nobody to ask questions to
Has to find friends once they arrive in the destination, which can be difficult while looking for work and accommodation at the same time
Has to find accommodation and hopes that it's as nice as it sounds, can be difficult to find in peak tourist seasons
Has to obtain their own tax number and open their own bank account – which can be very difficult, time consuming and costly
Has to try to figure out how to find a job, where to look for a job without any guidance, tips, or support
Is on their own and doesn't have anyone to fall back on if there are unexpected problems or emergencies |
