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Stefan's Adventure in U.S. Shipping

Experiencing New York City as an Architecture Trainee

Globalize Your Office
Tips for Finding International Interns

Nicolas Velasquez and the Washington D.C. Internship Experience

Hosting an International Intern or Trainee is Easier Than You Think

How Did Mirela's U.S. Experience Change Her Career Path?

Learning Entrepreneurial Tasks and Managing Challenges
My Experience at Lutze Inc.

Intern Experience
Eco-Friendly Architecture in NYC

Jump in, Even if You Don't Know How to Swim
Mauro Di Buono in New York

Interview With an Intern USA Alum
Jean-Charles Fosse

Career Training Alumni Highlights
Summer 2017

Career Training USA Employer Spotlight
Prager Metis CPAs, LLC

InterExchange Attends the 2017 Erasmus Student Network Annual General Meeting

Living the Dream in La La Land

How to Ask for Professional References and Recommendation Letters

Alumni Spotlight on Women in STEM

Spotlight on Mardon Akhmedov
Experiencing Adventure in a New City

Max Perry Perinato
Participant Spotlight

Interning for Peace
Florence Brunert

Participant Spotlight
Nathalie Bhoyrub

Interview With Marine Conservation Alum Alba Garcia Rodriguez

Interview With an Alum
Stephanie Ten Berge

I-LEAD Seattle
Inspiring New Leaders

Host Employer Spotlight
Historic Annapolis

Production Internship at the Public Theater in NYC (Part 2)

Production Internship at the Public Theater in NYC (Part 1)

Program Spotlight
Airbus DS Military Aircraft, Inc.

In the Exploratorium's Belly

Stories From Staff
Why Cultural Exchange?

Participant Event
Manhattan Boat Cruise

Surabhi's I-LEAD Journal (Part 2)

Surabhi's I-LEAD Journal (Part 1)

What Is Leadership? A Recap From I-LEAD DC

Career Training USA Alumni Highlights

Participant Spotlight
Chris M. From the U.K.

23 Ways to Get the Most Out of Your Exchange Program in the U.S.

Participant Spotlight
Tanuj B. from India

Why Do I Need a J-1 Visa for My U.S. Internship?

Interns and Trainees in Environmental and Sustainability Fields

Cultural Activities Guide for Host Employers

Why InterExchange Is the Best Choice to Sponsor Your J-1 Visa

Participant Spotlight
Nadia S. from Tunisia

Career Training Alumni Spotlight
Anemone from Belgium

History of Coca-Cola

Top 10 Things to Do for Under $10 in Baltimore

The Best Music Festivals in the U.S.

Important Americans
Frederick Douglass

Louisiana Creole Culture

Valentine’s Day

Apply With a Friend and You'll Each Save $150!

The Star-Spangled Banner
America’s National Anthem

5 Travel Mishaps & Cultural Faux Pas

Participants Tell Us
The Best Things to Do in and Around San Francisco!

Wisconsin Cheese

Participants Reflect on U.S. Culture

Participants Tell Us the Best Things to Do in LA

Participant Spotlight
Yunhee J.

Your Guide to NYC Holiday Markets

Staff Favorites
U.S. Foods

Language Partner Program Success Stories

Participant Spotlight
Pepijn

Georgia Visitors' Guide

Favorite U.S. Vacation Spots

New Exchange Opportunities Between Mexico and U.S.

Important Americans
FDR

Top 10 Must See Landmarks in the U.S.

15 American Classics Not To Be Missed

Career Training Alumni Spotlight
Clemence from France

Current and Former Marketing Interns Share Their Experiences

Socio-Political Movements of the Mid-20th Century

Important Americans
Pocahontas (c. 1595-c. 1617)

UFOs, Roswell and Area 51

American Fashion Through the Decades

Funding Your Internship in the U.S.

Employer Spotlight
What It's Like to Host an International Intern

National Park Series
Acadia National Park

Read What Host Employers Say About the Career Training USA Program!

Tips and Tricks for Riding the NYC Subway

English Idioms to Help You Speak Like a Native

It's Summer Cookout Time!

How to Rent a Car in the USA

Native American Solstice Celebrations

How to Drive, Insure, Buy, and Register a Car in the United States

History of the American Flag

Career Training USA Host Employer Shares His Experience

Riding a Bike? Here's How to Stay Safe!

Tipping and Sales Tax in the U.S.

Participants Tell Us
The Best Things to Do in NYC!

How to Plan a Road Trip in the U.S.

10 U.S. Federal Holidays and Their Significance

National Parks Series
Mesa Verde

Guns and Gun Control in the USA

Host Employer Guide to Developing a Successful Training Program

The Blues in America
Learn About the History & the Artists

Making the Most of Your Host City

Nashville City Guide

Important Americans
The Wright Brothers

Career Training USA Host Employer Shares Experience

Important Americans
Benjamin Franklin

5 Great American Poets to Know and Love

Meeting New People & Making Friends

Why Volunteerism Is an Essential American Value

Documenting Your Experience in the U.S.

The Lost Colony of Roanoke

Are Your Taste Buds Ready For Delicious Barbecue This Summer?

The History and Rules of American Baseball

Sebastian T., Current Participant, Shares His NYC Experience

Tax Information for Host Employers

Our Participants Share Advice on Saving Money in the U.S.

Memphis City Guide
What to Do, See & Eat!

March Madness Begins!

Get to Know the Career Training USA Staff
Our Home States!

Sunday Is International Women's Day!

The Role of Career Training USA Host Employers

March Is Women's History Month

The Peace Corps

The Best Museums in Washington, D.C.

The Oscars Are This Sunday! Here's What You Need to Know.

Important Americans
Abraham Lincoln

The Interview
Be Prepared to Answer and Ask These Questions

Guest Blog Post
Tourism Trainee Shares Experience

5 Tips to Help International Interns & Trainees File 2014 Tax Returns

Black History Month

Are You Ready for the Super Bowl? Brush Up on Your American Football Knowledge!

Advice & Memorable Experiences From Career Training USA Participants

Happy Martin Luther King, Jr. Day!

10 U.S. Federal Holidays and Their Significance

Participants Attend Discussion at U.S. Mission to the United Nations!

Participants Attend Discussion at U.S. Mission to the United Nations!

Top 10 Things to Do for Under $10 in Memphis

The Great Lakes

U.S. University Student Life

Happy Holidays From Career Training USA!

The History, Principles, and Symbols of Kwanzaa

The Benefits of Hosting International Interns & Trainees

The Boston Tea Party

The Salem Witch Trials

Visit a Famous Movie Filming Location Near You

Important Americans
Amelia Earhart

Classic American Diners

Top Ten Thanksgiving Dinner Dishes – Get Your Stretchy Pants Out!

The Thanksgiving Story

Mount Rushmore

Tips for Baking in the U.S.

International Interns Can Bring Diversity and Perspective to the Workplace

Veterans Day Is Tomorrow! Learn About This Federal Holiday

'Leveraging Your U.S. Internship/Training Experience '

American Slang

Happy Halloween! Here's How to Celebrate

Basketball Season is Back!

Health and Safety – Protecting Yourself From Communicable Diseases

The Underground Railroad

The U.S. Constitution

'Columbus Day
The History, Significance and Controversy'

How to Enjoy Life in NYC on a Budget

Training in the U.S. an Asset to Professionals in Global Marketplace

Marathons in the U.S.

Leaf Peeping
Where to See the Best Fall Foliage!

''TechGirls' Program to Connect Techies From Vastly Different Cultures'

16 Tips to Keep You Safe!

How to Handle Workplace Conflict

Apple Picking
Plan Your Trip Now!

Dinosaurs of North America

Interning Abroad Offers Critical Real World Experience and More

National Park Series
Rocky Mountain National Park

Running Culture in the U.S.

Current Participant Shares His Experience as an Intern in the U.S.

Technology Sector Offers Rapidly Growing Internship Opportunities

Niagara Falls

Labor Day
Why We Celebrate

It's College Football Season!

Our Picks for the Top 5 Movies by Steven Spielberg

How Much Do You Know About the U.S. Congress?

The Space Race (1955-1972)

Read What Host Employers Say About the Career Training USA Program!

Notable Cultural Exchange Participants

History of the Mormon Religion

Top 10 Pop Culture and Film References

'Scientology
What Is It and Where Did It Come From?'

The Top 10 Southern Foods
Our Picks

The Pacific Coast Highway

Ghost Towns in the United States

Have Fun at a State Fair This Summer

Top 10 Things to Do for Under $10 in Phoenix

'The Bald Eagle
National Bird & American Symbol'

Happy 4th of July! History of Independence Day

Career Training USA Host Employer Shares His Experience With Our Program!

U.S. Food Crazes

Feeling Homesick? You're Not Alone! Here's How to Cope

Show Me the Money! A U.S. Currency Overview

Save Money With Student Discounts While You're in the U.S!

It's Summer Cookout Time!

Career Training USA Host Employer Shares His Experience

Tips and Tricks for Riding the NYC Subway

Meeting New People & Making Friends

Women in STEM Fields

Host Employer Guide to Developing a Successful Training Program

Transportation Guide to the USA

'It's a Holiday
10 Federal Holidays and Their Significance'

U.S. Charities and Charitable Donations/Giving

Developing Leadership Skills

Going Local
Organic and Locally-Grown Food

All About Electric & Hybrid Cars

Deserts in the U.S.

10 Things to Do for Under $10 in Columbus, Ohio

Alba's Internship at the Ocean Conservancy

Riding a Bike? Here's How to Stay Safe!

Need to Make a Call? Phone Service in the U.S.

Hippie Culture in the U.S.

Emergency Preparedness

Famous American Candy Brands

Career Training USA Host Employer Shares Their Experience

10 Things to Do for Under $10 in Cincinnati, Ohio

Advice & Memorable Experiences From Career Training USA Participants

The History and Rules of American Baseball!

Top 10 Travel Deal Websites

Learn About the Fulbright-Hays Act

CrossFit
A Fitness Phenomenon

March Madness Begins!

Top 10 Things to Do in Louisville, Kentucky for Under $10

InterExchange Insurance Information

Saturday Is International Women's Day!

Top of the Charts – The Best Books, Movies and Music From 2013

March Is Women's History Month!

Ready for the Oscars?

Napa and Sonoma

Networking
How to Make the Most Out of Your U.S. Experience!

How to Rent a Car in the USA

5 Tips to Help Career Training USA Participants File 2013 Tax Returns

How to Drive, Insure, Buy and Register a Car in the United States

5 Tips to Help Interns & Trainees File 2013 Tax Returns

Are You Ready for the Super Bowl? Brush Up on Your American Football Knowledge!

10 Best Ski Destinations in the U.S!

Happy Martin Luther King, Jr. Day!

References and Recommendation Letters

Sundance Film Festival

Tipping and Sales Tax in the U.S.

10 Things to Do for Under $10 in Houston, Texas

Let's Do Brunch!

Happy Holidays!

The California Redwoods

Love That Country Music!

Hungry? Let's Talk About Sliders!

International Interns & Trainees for Many Industries

Top Ten Travel Apps!

Silicon Valley

10 Things to Do for Under $10 in Austin, Texas

Top Ten Thanksgiving Dinner Dishes – Get Your Stretchy Pants Out!

The Thanksgiving Story

U.S. Fads Series
The Pogo Stick

Student Discounts!

The Role of Host Employers in the Career Training USA Program

Veterans Day

10 Things to Do for Under $10 in Berkeley, CA

'Staten Island
What to Do, See and Eat!'

Happy Halloween!

'Hollywood
Then and Now'

Top 10 under $10 – Nashville

Top Ten U.S. Sitcoms

Reality TV Shows

Add New Skills & Experience With an International Intern/Trainee

Holidays in the U.S. — Columbus Day

All About Comic Con

Miami, Florida
What to Do, See and Eat!

'Queens
What to Do, See and Eat!'

Fall Cultural Exchange Ideas

American English Idioms

The Amish

'Broadway
The History and Must See Shows!'

'Jazz
The History and the Musicians! '

10 Things to Do for Under $10 in St. Louis, MO

What's Crunchy or Creamy and in a PBJ? Learn About Peanut Butter!

Top 10 Under $10 – New Orleans

Touchdown! All About College Football

'It's a Holiday
10 Federal Holidays and Their Significance'

Handling Workplace Conflict

'The Bronx
What to Do, See and Eat!'

'4 Tips to Help Interns & Trainees Overcome Culture Shock '

'U.S. Historical Figures
Thomas Edison'

Meeting New People

'Ice Cream Trucks
A Sure Sign of Summer!'

S'mores
A Traditional American Treat You'll Want More of!

'Top 10 Under $10
Portland'

Informal Business Environments

What to Do, See and Eat in Brooklyn!

24/7 Lifestyle of the U.S.

The Ivy League

Top 10 NYC Music Venues

Let's Go to the State Fair!

Dealing With Summer Allergies

Top 10 Activities Under $10 – Charlotte, North Carolina

'City Guide
Pittsburgh'

Camping in the Great Outdoors!

Walt Disney World – The Most Magical Place on Earth!

Summer at the Cape

Our Guide to New York City!

A New England Road Trip

Frisbee!

Drive-In Movie Theaters

I-94 Changes

Tips for Personal Safety

Prohibition in the United States

Health in the United States

Daytime TV Talk Shows

Native American Migration to Reservations

Proxemics and Communication Styles

Northwest Native American History

'City Guide
Atlanta'

Top 10 U.S. State Parks

Double Dutch Jump Rope

The Gold Rush

Let's Do Brunch!

Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

Top 10 Things to Do in Pittsburgh for Under $10

Bike Safety

'American Baseball
The History and the Rules'

Tipping and Sales Tax in the U.S.

Free English Language Resources in the U.S.

The History of Las Vegas

March Madness!

'U.S. Fads
Cabbage Patch Kids'

Phone Service in the U.S.

Cost of Living & Budgeting Guide for Career Training USA Participants

U.S. Music Festivals

A Brief History of the American Southwest

Things to Do and See for Free at U.S. Airports

A Transportation Guide to the U.S.

American Fad Series
Troll Dolls

How to Create Your Own Internship

5 Tips to Help Interns and Trainees File 2012 Tax Returns

'Go Big or Go Home
Everything Is Bigger in the USA'

'What's in a Name
The Hudson River'

Happy Martin Luther King, Jr. Day!

Learn Some English Idioms!

How to Rent a Car in the USA

How to Drive, Insure, Buy and Register a Car in the United States

'This Day in U.S. History
The First U.S. Presidential Election'

Girl Scout Cookies

Happy New Year From Career Training USA!

Money Made Easy

10 Things to Do in Atlanta for Under $10

History of U.S. Media – Television and Cinema

Demographic Breakdown of the United States

10 Best Ski Destinations in the U.S.

Winter Safety

Ice Skating in Bryant Park With Career Training USA!

10 Things to Do Under $10 in Philadelphia

Top Ten Thanksgiving Dinner Dishes – Get Your Stretchy Pants Out!

'Important Americans
All About Sacagawea'

The Oregon Trail

Hawaii Travel Guide

Understanding the Presidential Election
Political Parties and the Electoral College

10 Advantages to Finding Your Own International Internship

Handling Workplace Conflict

Extend Your J-1 Visa Program!

'What's in a Name
America'

Important Americans
Eleanor Roosevelt

Holidays in the U.S. – Columbus Day

Hungry? Check Out Our Top 10 Fall Foods

'Leaf Peeping
Where to See the Best Fall Foliage!'

Apple Picking

Sensitive Topics and Respectful Debate in the U.S.

Savannah and Charleston City Guides!

'Strange U.S. Laws '

North American Wildlife

American Football Explained

Jane Addams
The Mother of Social Work

Dodgeball and Kickball

10 Things to Do Under $10 in San Diego

What's in a Name
West Virginia

Social Media Usage

American Fads
Silly Bandz

U.S. Territories and Commonwealths

Top 10 Things Under $10 to Do in Seattle

'What's in a Name
Seattle'

Career Training USA Summer Event Recap

Food Trucks!

'Let the Games Begin
The 2012 Summer Olympics!'

5 Important Facts about Susan B. Anthony

Be Safe!

Let's go to the State Fair!

Career Training Summer Event in NYC!

City Guide
Chicago

Safety Tips for the Summer Months

Keep in Touch-- Without Breaking the Bank!

Happy 4th of July! History of Independence Day

Welcome to the Grand Canyon!

American Deep-Fried Foods

Top 10 Most Unusual U.S. Festivals

The Appalachian Trail

What Kind of Work Can You Expect to Do as an International Intern or Trainee?

It's Summer Cookout Time!

Top 10 Boardwalks In the U.S.

Top 10 Amusement Parks in the U.S.

West Coast and Gulf Coast Beaches

New England and Southeast Beach Destinations

The Jersey Shore

New York Beach Destinations
Fire Island, the Hamptons and Beaches in the Boroughs

Imperial vs. Metric System

'American Fads
Snuggie Mania'

''Deal'-ing'

Heading to the Airport?

Top 10 Museums to Visit in Los Angeles

'What's in a Name
New York Streets'

City Guide
Las Vegas, Nevada

'Important Americans
All About George Washington'

Managing Stress in the Work Place

How to Prepare for a Road Trip

Do you drink Soda or Pop?

Advice and Memorable Experiences From Alumni

The American Civil War

Top 10 Unique Museums

Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

Nieuw-Amsterdam, NY

How to Drive, Insure, Buy, and Register a Car in the United States

Top 10 U.S. Art Museums

'10 American Oddities
You Never Know What You'll Find!'

A Guide to Transportation in the U.S.

'Cultural Food Markets
Washington, D.C.'

International Women's Day

Happy Birthday, Hula-Hoop!

Meeting New People

And the Winner is…

Join us for Happy Hour!

Want to Know English like the back of your Hand? Learn some Idioms!

What to Do, See and Eat in Austin, Texas!

An Unforgettable Experience Comes to a Close

5 Tips to Help Interns and Trainees File 2011 Tax Returns

Are You Ready for the Super Bowl? Brush up on your American Football Knowledge!

How to Stay Healthy, Fit and Happy During the Winter Months

Need to Make a Call? Phone Service in the U.S.

Need to Get Away for the Weekend? Top 10 Scenic Drives in the U.S.

Feeling Homesick? You're Not Alone...

Career Training USA 2012 Winter Photo Contest!

Happy Martin Luther King Day! But Why Is It So Important?

Extend Your J-1 Visa Program!

Money Made Easy

10 Historic Sites in the U.S.
Even the Non-History Buffs Will Like These!

Happy New Year from Career Training USA!

A Weekend in the Capital

My First Trip to Boston
It Was Wicked Cool!

Outdoor Adventure Getaways in Upstate NY and Hudson Valley!

My first Thanksgiving... Why all the canned cranberries?!

10 Things to Do Under $10 in Chicago

10 Things to Do Under $10 in Miami

The Way We Were — 10 Must-See Classic American Films

Thanks for joining us at the Fall Happy Hour Event!

Live the Life in L.A. — Shopping Cultural Food Markets

You're a Star Baby! 10 Things to Do Under $10 in Los Angeles

Top Ten Thanksgiving Dinner Dishes
Get Your Stretchy Pants Out!

My First Halloween in the U.S.

Practical (And Fun!) Advice for Future Participants

A Glimpse of American Culture Through Film

Culture Shock and Learning to Overcome
and Even Love
Your New Country's Culture

NYC Happy Hour Event for Interns & Trainees

A Guide to Insurance in the USA

'American Football
The Basics'

'Winner Announced! 'Living and Working in the USA' Photo Contest '

10 Things to Do Under $10 in San Francisco

10 Things to Do Under $10 in BOSTON

A U.S. State of Mind

Workplace Professionalism

Acing the Interview
Top 10 Interview Questions

10 Things to Do Under $10 in DC

EMERGENCY NOTICE for All InterExchange Participants

Hurricane Irene Expected to Hit the Southern and U.S. This Week

'Cultural Food Markets by City
New York'

'Green NYC
Top 10 Best NYC Parks'

Enter the InterExchange Career Training USA Photo Contest – You Could Win a $75 Gift Certificate!

'It's a Holiday
10 Federal Holidays and Their Significance'

Intern/Trainee Happy Hour

Our support for those affected by tragedy in Norway

Free English Language Help NYC, LA, DC, SF, CHICAGO, MIAMI, BOSTON

Summertime in the Hudson Valley

Regional Food Tour
New England

Regional Food Tour
Mid-Atlantic

Bicycle Safety Tips

Tipping and Sales Tax in the U.S.

Regional Food Tour
The South

Regional Food Tour
Southwest

Regional Food Tour Part II
The Midwest

Regional Food Tour
Hawaii & Alaska

Regional Food Tour
California

Thanks for joining us at our Happy Hour Event!

''Winter Living and Working in the USA' Photo Contest Winner'

Be Prepared If a U.S. Government Shutdown Occurs

Seattle City Guide

Kickoff to our Regional Food Tour – The Pacific Northwest

2011 WYSE 'Expand Your Horizons' Video Contest Just Announced

Earthquake and Tsunami in Japan

NYC Happy Hour Event for Interns and Trainees

'InterExchange Photo Contest
'Winter Living and Working in the USA''

How to Meet New People in the U.S.

5 Tips To Help Interns and Trainees File 2010 Tax Returns

Study says overt cultural differences foster workplace cooperation

Intern/Trainee Happy Hour Photos

International Travel Info

NYC Intern/Trainee Happy Hour Event

''InterExchange Makes It Possible' Video'

Congratulations to our Summer 2010 Photo Contest Winner!

Career Training USA Summer 2010 Photo Contest
$50 Prize!

'Urgent
Hurricane Earl to Hit East Coast this Week'

Join us for our NYC Happy Hour Event on August 18!

Happy Memorial Day From InterExchange

How to Decide Which InterExchange Staffing Program is Right for Your Business

Make a Video about Working in the US and Win $2000! Enter the WYSE 'Expand Your Horizons' Video Contest

Important Information About Flight Delays and Your J-1 Visa

NYC Hospitality & Tourism Networking Event

An Internship of a Lifetime in NYC

California Intern Meet Up
Tuesday March 16th 6-8PM

Bay Area Travel Guide

Haiti Earthquake Relief Efforts

Halloween Photo Contest Winner

NYC Holiday Happy Hour
Thursday December 17th, 2009

Halloween 2009 Photo Contest

How to Extend Your J-1 Visa

New York City Travel Guide

Summer 2009 Photo Contest Winner

'Your Guide to SEVIS '

New Orleans Travel Ideas

Maintaining Your SEVIS Status

Boston Summer Weekend

Summer 2009 Photo Contest

NYC June Happy Hour

Spring 2009 Photo Contest Winner

San Francisco Travel Ideas

InterExchange Insurance

''Expand Your Horizons' Video Contest'

Buses
A Cheaper Way to Travel

Extensions

Travel Websites

Yale & Harvard Universities
New England for today's travelers

How to avoid housing scams in the U.S.

Spring NYC Intern Meet Up Tuesday 3/10/09 6PM-9PM

Washington, D.C.

Winter 2009 Photo Contest

Key West Travel Ideas

Join Career Training USA's Group on Facebook!

Career Training USA Welcomes New Program Manager Lynne Sebeck

Fall 2008 Photo Contest Winner

New Program Regulations
Repetition of the J1 Intern & Trainee Visa

Intern Meet Ups

Ending Your Program Early

Evaluation Forms

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