About us – Usit
An agency with history in Bulgaria for student summer work in the USA
We are proud to be one of the country’s largest travel agencies, and we thank everyone who has trusted us over the years and continues to do so today.
How long have we been doing Work&Travel USA?
Usit has been organizing Work and Travel USA since your parents were still students.
Our first participants left for the US back in 2002—before TikTok, before Instagram, before smartphones—and back in the times when the photos were only printed on paper, so you could only show them off once you got back from the States.
Since then, we’ve helped over 40,000 participants trade their usual summer for a much more exciting experience.
They worked.
They traveled.
They made new friends.
They came home with stories they still tell today.
Nowadays we already have participants whose parents also traveled with Usit.
Yes. We’ve been doing this for that long.
Together with our long-standing partner CIEE, we continue to send new generations of students to the US on cultural exchange programs.
Because some things just never go out of style.
Usit x Work & Travel USA. Still iconic.
We will take care of it
The programme gives you a rare chance to see America not through the lens of Hollywood, but through your own.
THE PROGRAMME
One of the main advantages is that you can earn back everything you invest in the programme, plus enough to travel and explore. You will have something left over for the next year in Bulgaria too.
VISA INTERVIEW
More and more companies look for staff with professional experience in an international setting. Having been part of the team at an American company is certainly an asset for your career.
FLIGHT TO THE USA
One of the greatest benefits is the chance to live completely independently for five months, to work and to handle on your own whatever comes your way.
CONSULTATION
During your summer in the States you will meet people from all over the world and make new friends – some will stay a fond memory of one summer, others will last a lifetime.
Usit Colours is a proven choice for the summer work programme in the USA
With over 20 years of experience and thousands of students sent, we know how to turn your American summer into a secure, well-organised and unforgettable adventure.
25 years of experience with the program
over 40 000 participants sent
partner of the largest sponsor in the USA
available to you all year round
open and direct communication
we tell you about further opportunities
Meet part of the Usit team
Behind every successful summer stands a team of professionals who believe these programmes are an essential part of student life. They have been on Work and Travel USA themselves, more than once.
Our consultants are people who love travelling and understand first hand what setting off on an adventure like this means.
The whole team keeps travelling at every opportunity, discovering new destinations and routes. Because we believe that travel, and the experience and memories it brings, is one of the most valuable investments you can make.
We are here to show you that the world is bigger and more exciting than you imagine. And that every journey is the start of a new story – your story.
America iswith a visit to a Usit office!
Our values
We build our relationships on fairness, security and respect. Behind every successful placement stand the principles that guide us every day.
Professionalism
We are certified to ISO 9001:2015 for quality in travel services.
Transparency
Everything we offer is licensed and regulated. We are a licensed tour operator.
Innovation
We keep developing our products to meet the needs of new generations.
Support
We are beside you before, during and after every trip. You are always welcome back.
Community
We believe in the power of cultural exchange and in building bridges between people.
What is your next step?
Fill in the registration form, drop into one of our offices or book an online consultation.
Free consultation in our office
Come to whichever Usit office suits you best and ask a consultant everything you want to know about Work and Travel USA.
Free online consultation
Book a free online consultation with a Usit consultant - held on weekdays at a time that suits you.
Register for the program
Ready for the next step? Secure your place on the program now - the earlier you sign up, the more job choice you have.
FAQ: The student summer work programme in the USA with Usit
Some of the questions we are asked most often about Work and Travel USA
Why choose Usit for the program?
Usit Colours is among the pioneers and leading agencies for student summer work in Bulgaria. With over 20 years of experience and tens of thousands of students sent, we offer full transparency, proven American partners (sponsors) and personal support at every step.
How much experience do you have and how many students have you sent?
We have been organising student summer work placements in the USA for over 20 years. In that time we have helped more than 40,000 Bulgarian students experience their American summer.
Is there a Usit office in my city?
We have a network of offices in Bulgaria’s larger cities – Sofia, Varna, Plovdiv, Burgas, Blagoevgrad, Veliko Tarnovo and Ruse.
You can visit us in person for a free consultation, or we can hold the meeting entirely online, whichever suits you better.
What support do I get while I am in the USA?
Throughout your stay in the USA you have support from the sponsor (CIEE or another) as well as from the Usit Colours team in Bulgaria.
What sets Usit consultants apart?
Many of our consultants took part in the Work&Travel USA programme themselves. They know the process first hand – from the job interview and the consulate to living and working in America – and give you real, practical advice.
Who are the American sponsors and employers?
We work with CIEE, the largest American sponsor, as well as smaller sponsors officially recognised by the US State Department. Every job offer we present goes through strict checks for safety and compliance with working conditions.
What additional services does Usit offer?
As one of the leading travel agencies, we help with the whole package of related services: good-value student flight tickets with flexible change terms, ISIC international student cards and medical insurance.
We can also arrange your personal travel in Bulgaria and around the world.
What guarantees of transparency are there?
Usit Colours is a licensed tour operator and travel agent. All terms, fees and deadlines are clearly set out in the programme contract, with no hidden payments. If a visa is refused, we have clear rules for refunds, so you can feel secure about your investment.