For International Participants

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.

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. 

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!

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.

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.

From the vibrant cities to the stunning beaches, Australia offers a unique blend of work and travel experiences.

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.

Going beyond the popular tourist places and visiting America’s hidden sites will lead to more unique and enriching adventures.

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.

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. 

Savannah shares her take-aways on the nuanced and complex realities of her recent year on a Working Holiday in Australia.

Indiana native, Savannah, recently returned from her Work & Travel Australia adventure and shares the wisdom she learned along the way.