Work Exchanges
We blog about CIEE's Work Exchange programs: Summer Work Travel, Camp Counselor, Intern, Trainee, Research Scholar, and Professor. Share your story!
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Let's Start the School Year with Empathy!
Written by Alexandra McIntosh. Andrea Villasmil is a talented CIEE Work & Travel USA alumni from Ecuador, whose new children’s book “Volamos Juntos” has taken the world by storm. We... keep reading
2023 Work & Travel USA Scholarship Winners
We are excited to announce this year's CIEE Work & Travel USA scholarship winners. Introducing Diana, Fiyin, Neto and Nestor! At CIEE, our mission is to enhance access to intercultural... keep reading
Making the world your classroom
I am Valentina from Colombia. Before coming on a CIEE Work & Travel USA program, I was an average girl, a Business Student working at a bank. But after Summer... keep reading
How to Incorporate Your Exchange Experience on Your Resume
Why should you list your experience? Exchange programs provide many opportunities for personal growth and professional development. Including your exchange experience sets you apart from other candidates and shows future... keep reading
American Culture Tips
Here are some tips on American culture to help you understand and navigate your day to day. Word of advice, as with all generalizations, sometimes they apply and sometimes they... keep reading
5 Tips For Culture Shock
Helpful advice for cultural adjustment From the first step you take in a foreign country, you're busy taking in the newness around you. When you travel abroad, your daily routine... keep reading
Cultural Exchange Alumni Tour: Celebrating Philippine American Friendship Through Cultural Exchange
by Zia Kalong, Content Strategist, Vision International Philippines Vision International Philippines (VIP), in partnership with the U.S. Embassy Manilla, held the first ever J-1 Cultural Exchange Alumni Tour where nearly... keep reading
Camp Counselor: The Toughest Job You Will Ever Love
by Roisin Doyle, CIEE Camp Exchange USA, 2019 Like most girls my age, I have dreamed of going to an American summer camp ever since I was a kid after... keep reading
Realizing Personal and Professional Growth at the Obama Town Hall Berlin
By Paul Runcan, CIEE Work & Travel USA and Civic Leadership Summit alum, CIEE Exchange Ambassador Grants recipient Sometime in early April, I received an email that turned my world... keep reading
Life is a Surprise: Living the Moment That Was Beyond My Dreams
By Sittie Shiena Badal, CIEE Professional Career Training USA and Global Pathfinder Summit fellow I left my beloved homeland, Philippines, with high hopes and dreams that I consider achievable as... keep reading