American Businesses Advocate for Work & Travel in DC
Each year, seasonal businesses around the country host international students participating in our Work & Travel USA program. Our host employers understand the importance of these students to their businesses, their communities, and our country. The Work & Travel program both strengthens the U.S. economy and supports U.S. national security and diplomacy. To deliver this message, a […]
Top 5 Tips for Being the Best Intern
It’s time to prepare for this opportunity in the U.S. and begin developing as a professional who has a great attitude and delivers exceptional work
Aleksander’s Internship in Hawaii with U.S. Representative Tulsi Gabbard
My favorite part of American-Hawaiian culture was the Aloha and Aloha symbol, shaka. Everyone always does it doesn’t matter where.
New names, new regs, new champions: Exchange trends to watch in 2019
Because [Exchange Visitor Programs] utilize the J-1 visa, they have often been referred to as ‘J-1 programs.’ However, we would like to start moving away from this terminology, since it trivializes the importance of these programs by reducing them to the name of a visa category.
Life in Nairobi as an Expat – Beyond Safaris and Artisan Markets
2018 Christianson Fellow Angela K. recently arrived in Nairobi, Kenya, for a six-month internship with the United Nations (UN) Environment Programme. Angela will help gather data for the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Five things I’ve learned about Nairobi during my first week Contrary to popular belief, there is much more to Kenyan culture in Nairobi than the tourist gift […]
Chenying’s Internship with the US District of Vermont
InterExchange is very friendly, responsive and probably less expensive. I can feel that they genuinely wish to improve participant’s experience abroad rather than simply for profit.
Highlights from the 2018 Photo Contest
Please join us in recognizing our 2018 Photo Contest Winners! We had three fabulous winners for each month of the summer, and all of our winners received a super fun care package sent to their camp!
Tanya’s Tips: Survival Guide to America
There are a few things that Americans do differently. If you don’t know what they are, you may end up wearing a winter coat on a hot summer day or have no battery in your phone. Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered! Stay plugged in with the right adaptor You’re texting a friend, and you […]
Ending Fake News and Empowering Young Journalists in Uganda
When you think of Africa, which images come to your mind first?
In the media, Africa is often equated with images of misery and foreignness, presenting as a strange, “exotic” place with enormous, deep-rooted problems despite all efforts toward Western-defined “development.”
But are these the only stories that characterize an entire continent, with its centuries of rich history and in our era of fast-paced change?
Secrets to a Successful Summer with International Counselors
Whether you’ve been hosting international counselors for years, or you’re brand new to the exchange program, InterExchange wants to make sure that this summer is the best yet!
Here are some secrets to success for a memorable summer with your international counselors.