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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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"Learn how to learn": Soroth's semester at The Galloway School

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By Soroth San, CIEE Internship USA participant, 2017-2018. This year I am an intern at The Galloway School in Atlanta, Georgia, but at home in Cambodia, I was working as... keep reading

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Camp Takajo: Cristian's Life-Changing Summer Facing His Fears

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By Cristian Cartenas Montes, 2015, 2016, and 2017 CIEE Camp Exchange USA Participant from Mexico. Check back next week to read Part II of Cristian's story! Imagine waking up every... keep reading

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Changemaker in Action: J-1 Exchange Program Inspires Political Career

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When we interviewed three-time CIEE Work & Travel USA alumnus and Civic Leadership Summit alumnus Paul Runcan from Romania last year, he was pursuing a master’s degree in public policy... keep reading

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Home Away from Home: Noémi's Experience at Mohonk Mountain House

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By Noémi Varga, CIEE Work & Travel USA 2017 participant from Slovakia My name is Noemi. I was born and raised in Slovakia and currently, I am a university student... keep reading

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The J-1 internship that launched my career: Peter's story

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By Peter Sima, 2014 CIEE Internship alumnus Hello everyone! My name is Peter Sima, and I come from the beautiful country of Slovakia. This small country is located in the... keep reading

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How one CIEE Alumnus is Making Change in his Community

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By Alaa Mahmoud, 2016 CIEE Access Scholar, Civic Leadership Summit Fellow, and Work & Travel USA participant Hello everyone! I’m Alaa Mahmoud from Egypt, a CIEE Work & Travel USA... keep reading

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My Summer of Authentic Cultural Experiences: Irfan's Story, Part II

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By Irfan Tahir, CIEE Work & Travel USA 2017 Participant from Pakistan Make sure to read Part I of Irfan's story here. The summer of 2017 was a summer of... keep reading

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My Summer of Authentic Cultural Experiences: Irfan's Story, Part I

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By Irfan Tahir, CIEE Work & Travel USA Participant from Pakistan Check back on Thursday for Part II of Irfan's story. Ever since I left the U.S. as a high... keep reading

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No Wi-Fi No Problem: Modestas' Summer at Camp

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By Modestas Ciparis, CIEE Camp Exchange USA 2017 participant The words – “What you think becomes your reality” fit perfectly for me. When I was a kid, I always dreamed... keep reading

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Scenes from a Summer in the U.S.: Anja's Story

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By Anja Kadzioch, CIEE Work & Travel USA 2017 My Favorite Summer Memory In this picture I'm in Central Park with my fiancé. This is my favorite summer memory because... keep reading