Work-Study Program Overview

There is much more to this program than the opportunity to work and earn money.  The opportunity to earn wages while obtaining an American degree is probably what attracted you to the program.  However, there are many more advantages that will benefit students, not only during studies, but after graduation.  Please understand that this program is not easy and will require a strong personal commitment from the student.  It is hard work, emotionally and academically.  After all, students will be going to school full-time in a US masters' program.  This by itself is quite a task. Yet, students also will be working in a full-time positions in American based companies.  The visa officer knows this is an opportunity that is not for everyone and he/she is going to try and find out during the interview if he/she feels the student will be successful in completing the program.  So, you need to fully understand how this program works.  This is NOT a work program, but a package including education, skills building and business experience that will move students closer to their dream career.  The following videos should give you a very good idea of what this program is about, and what students need to do to prepare for their success in the co-op program.