Hop The Pond

04/27/2016

Only a few beds remaining downtown Chicago. Don't miss out on the rooftop pool parties all over downtown! Secure your bed today and be steps from all the action! http://www.hopthepond.com/products/7

04/12/2016

Great News! We secured an additional 12 beds. Sign up and place your deposit today before they sell out. Are you ready to head to the Chicago beach parties?
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04/04/2016

Stay an extra 3 weeks of summer in the best location Downtown for $21.50 per night. Live steps from the River Walk (pictured). Loads of Irish J1ers have signed up, and still some beds available: http://www.hopthepond.com/products/7

03/29/2016

Housing deadline is fast approaching! Place your deposit to reserve your bed today!
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A one stop shop for the best seasonal jobs, accommodation, trips and much more.

03/22/2016

Accommodation is selling fast! Below is the Free Concert venue steps from your Housing! Wine and cheese on a warm summer night. Sign up today and reserve your bed with Hop The Pond:
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03/15/2016

Who's ready for summer in Chicago?! This video shares a great preview to the best summer of your life! Chicago 2016

Beds are selling out fast - sign up today!

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02/18/2016

J1 Chicago Summer Jobs! More Great News! Our friends at Chicago Irish Immigrant Support are working directly with Chicago employers who have completed or plan to complete the New J1 Employer Approval system. Give them a like on Facebook and check out their website at www.irishchicago.org
Contact Michael Collins with your questions for Chicago J1 jobs at [email protected]

02/18/2016

Great News!! Hop The Pond has just launched accommodation for this summer. Our housing will be at our incredible downtown facility, Fornelli Hall. Here's why our summer housing is Chicago's Best:

1) LOCATION! Our Hopper Housing is located in the heart of downtown Chicago - steps from Millennium Park, Magnificent Mile, the 'L' trains, and a host of incredible bars, restaurants and tourist landmarks (Check out the below image);

2) SAVE MONEY! Our housing is less than $22/day;

3) SAFETY. Our housing is in a safe area of downtown and our building has 24 hour security;

Our accommodation option is NOW ON SALE. Beds are very limited, so don't miss out! Click the following link and Sign up today!

http://www.hopthepond.com/products/7

06/19/2015

Dear Hoppers, Irish community and friends,

Last Tuesday, the lives of six young people were tragically cut short when a balcony collapsed in Berkeley, CA. Olivia Burke, 21, Eimear Walsh, 21, Eoghan Culligan, 21, Niccolai Schuster, 21 and Lorcan Miller, 21 were all Irish J1 students visiting for the summer months. Ashley Donohoe 22, was an native of California, born to Irish parents who emigrated to the United States. Seven other individuals were seriously injured in the incident, two of whom remain in critical condition.

Chicago Irish Immigrant Support is calling on the Irish community of Chicago to stand together in the wake of this calamity by attending a memorial service that will honor the lives of the victims as well as offer support to their loved ones, the survivors, and local Irish J1 students.

Sunday 21st June

Irish American Heritage Center
4626 N Knox Ave
Chicago, IL 60630

3 pm
(doors open at 2 pm)

Memorial service will take place in the auditorium with a reception following in the Fifth Provence.
All are welcome to attend.

Donations

If you would like to make a financial donation to assist the victims and their families during this difficult and expensive time, you can do so at the memorial event, or by clicking here to make an online donation.

06/16/2015

Everyone at Hop The Pond would like to extend our deepest and heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the students that tragically lost their lives in California this morning. Praying that those in hospital make a full recovery. This is so tragic.

05/30/2015

J1ers! Meet the Sam Maguire trophy and Kerry Footballers at Johnny O'Hagans tomorrow at 5 pm! Raffles and drink specials for Cubs and Chicago Fire Soccer tickets too!

05/15/2015

Just over a week remaining to get yourself on the list as a Hopper working with Arete Event for the summer. Sports stadiums, concerts, street fests! This is such fun work, so don't miss out. Sign up today:
http://www.hopthepond.com/products/22