I need a job / Place to stay

[tomdemaine]

This is probably the dumbest thing I've posted in a while, but why not use all methods of searching available. I'm a UK student who is looking to come to America when I graduate next year to work and travel. I'm not sure whether to set it up through a pre-existing scheme (like BUNAC) or just get my papers and go. This post is a testing ground for the second option. I've no real plan of action but I'm thinking I'll stick to the major cities where hostels and internet access will be easier to find, (I hope to play a certain online games with cards or somesuch for extra cash) but I'd like to experience the other aspects of America too. Has anyone here done it? Any advice planning etc. or is anyone here looking for a roomate/employee for a month.

I posted here because this forum is my major contact with american folk and I think that a lot of the people here would be cool to hang out with, young, know how to have a good time etc.

So advice info ofers would be greatly appreciated,
Thanks