When I first told my parents I wanted to apply to work at a summer camp in America, they didn’t exactly jump for joy. They were excited for me, but also nervous. The idea of me flying to another country alone, to live in the middle of the American countryside for two months? Understandably, that didn’t sound great to them. They had all the questions: “Who will you be with?” “Is it safe?” “What if you get homesick?” and honestly, I completely understood. It’s a huge step, espe

And Why Signing Up to Work at a USA Summer Camp with WPUSA Was the Best Thing I’ve Ever Done In 2022, after finishing Uni, I decided to give camp a try. It was also a huge step outside my comfort zone. I’d never traveled alone before, and as an introvert, the idea of flying to a place where I didn’t know anyone and being social all day, every day felt really overwhelming. But honestly, it turned out to be one of the best decisions I’ve ever made.  That first year, I joined th

As summer approaches, you’re probably thinking about how to make the most of your time. Sure, you could go the usual route of a part-time...