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Slovakian Student Brings a Culture of Determination to New York’s Highest Peaks
August 20, 2024
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This year, Matej Horvath from Slovakia found himself in upstate New York’s Adirondack Mountains for the second time as a Work & Travel USA participant. Despite the relative remoteness of his host location, he truly made the cultural exchange experience his own.
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This year, Matej Horvath from Slovakia found himself in upstate New York’s Adirondack Mountains for the second time as a Work & Travel USA participant. Despite the relative remoteness of his host location, he truly made the cultural exchange experience his own.
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For International Participants
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he MOMA is considered by many to be the most influential museum of modern art in the world.
For International Participants
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February 22, 2024
Visiting the city zoo and museums, attending sporting events and concerts, enjoying roller coasters at Six Flags, and going to the top of the Arch – these are just a few examples of the cultural activities Mariana, Jordy, and Frank participated in this winter during their J-1 Internship program.