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7 Things You Should Know About Working Holiday Visa Programs
February 5, 2025
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Working Holiday Visa (WHV) programs allow you to visit a host country for up to 12 months and take on jobs to cover living expenses, and help fund your travels in the country.
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October 1, 2025
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When Congress cannot agree on how to fund the U.S. Government before the budget deadline, many government services may be paused or reduced in what is known as a “Government Shutdown.” While temporary, shutdowns can last weeks—the most recent one lasted 35 days.
For International Participants
August 25, 2025
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Your exchange program may be wrapping up—but your growth journey is only getting started. What you do with your experiences abroad will determine whether you simply return home with fond memories or with practical wisdom that shapes your future.
For International ParticipantsNewsTravel Experiences US Residents
August 13, 2025
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Join InterExchange as we organize a special volunteering opportunity for you, our amazing participants, at the TCS New York City Marathon. In 2024, the TCS NYC Marathon will take place on Sunday, November 3!
For International Participants
July 30, 2025
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The tools we have at our fingertips can take much of the stress out of traveling, allowing us to truly make the most of our time to explore. These are a few of my favorite apps for travel.
For International Participants
July 30, 2025
8 -min read
We’ve designed seven epic routes that match your interests, whether you’re drawn to musical history, incredible food, or stunning natural landscapes. Each trip reveals what makes different corners of America truly special.
Travel Experiences US Residents
July 15, 2025
8 -min read
From the vibrant cities to the stunning beaches, Australia offers a unique blend of work and travel experiences.
For International Participants
July 2, 2025
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This guide offers practical insights into today’s America—where casual greetings mix with complex etiquette, regional differences create multiple “Americas” within one nation, and where knowing when to tip, how to navigate personal space, and which topics to avoid can make all the difference in your journey. Consider this your cultural compass as you prepare for your American adventure.
For International Participants
June 25, 2025
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Going beyond the popular tourist places and visiting America’s hidden sites will lead to more unique and enriching adventures.
For International Participants
June 23, 2025
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Discover 5 important facts about Susan B. Anthony, the pioneering women’s suffrage activist. Learn about her arrest for voting, role in the 19th Amendment, property rights advocacy, and appearance on U.S. coins during Women’s History Month.
Travel Experiences US ResidentsFor International Participants
June 17, 2025
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We’re all given a map for success throughout our academic career: four years of high plus four years of college immediately after equals a job and successful career. Students are not often presented with any sort of deviation from this plan in order to chart out a pathway more authentic to them and conducive to intentional decision-making.
Travel Experiences US Residents
June 17, 2025
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Savannah shares her take-aways on the nuanced and complex realities of her recent year on a Working Holiday in Australia.
Travel Experiences US Residents
June 5, 2025
10 -min read
Indiana native, Savannah, recently returned from her Work & Travel Australia adventure and shares the wisdom she learned along the way.