Work and Travel Program for Participants

Useful Information

Embassies

You can find your embassy address or refer to the phone book.

Calling Home

To dial home directly, you will need to use the following codes:
“001” + country code + city code +number

Metric Equivalents

  • 1 mile = 1.6 kilometers
  • 1 yard (3 feet) = 91.4 centimeters
  • 1 foot (12 inches) = 30.48 centimeters
  • 1 inch = 2.54 centimeters
  • 1 pound = 0.45 kilograms
  • 1 ounce = 28.35 grams
  • 1 gallon = 3.79 liters
  • 1 quart = 0.95 liters

You can find more metric equivalents for more information.

Temperature

  • 32 degrees Fahrenheit = 0 degrees Celsius
  • 68 degrees Fahrenheit = 20 degrees Celsius
  • 95 degrees Fahrenheit = 35 degrees Celsius
    You can use this temperature converter to find more information.

Electricity

Don’t forget that electrical appliances in the U.S.A. run on 110 volts. Plugging in electric appliances requiring different voltage may cause a fire or damage the appliance.

 
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