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Experience Guide
Your Go-To Guide for a Life-Changing Experience
Your internship or training in the USA should be a transformative, groundbreaking experience. At CIEE, we make sure of it by providing the resources and support you need to feel safe, confident, and prepared.
Our experience guide is full of information about regulations and tools to help you succeed before, during, and after your program.
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Before You Travel
Put your mind at ease with comprehensive guides on preparing to travel to the USA and what to expect during orientation.
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Living in the USA
From finding a place to live to opening a bank account, these resources help you navigate life once you are in the USA.
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During Your Internship
Understand your pay and tax requirements, legal protections, and program evaluation schedule to have a successful internship experience.
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After Your Program
Your momentum doesn’t stop at the end of your internship. Discover the benefits of our global alumni network or how to complete a second program.
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Testimonials
Our alumni say it best. Hear from real CIEE program participants about the value of their internship experiences in the USA.
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Blog
Get the latest advice from CIEE and day-in-the-life perspectives from interns about their adventures across the USA.