How is it helpful to visit the country that some of your participants come from?I think it gives you a greater appreciation once you see where they come from and... read more →
From the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs:"In 1974, at age 19, Daniel Mulhall spent a summer in Kansas City, Missouri for the Summer Work Travel Exchange Visitor Program. 45 years... read more →
Dominican participants of the 2019 Summer Work Travel program returned home in September to a wonderful welcome party in celebration of their experience. Participants from all member agencies of the... read more →
Exchange Night gives participants the opportunity to showcase their country, their history, and their culture. All American and J-1 staff are invited to attend, as well as YMCA guests and... read more →
September 8 - Even Grandma and Grandpa have a special day! National Grandparents Day is a secular holiday celebrated in the United States since 1978 on the first Sunday after... read more →
The 2019 Summer Photo Contest marks our 4th annual photo contest for participants on the Summer Work and Travel program, as well as the Intern and Trainee programs. For nine... read more →
Leaving my first family in Cotacachi wasn’t enough pain for the last week. I also had to see and then leave (again) my family in Quito. There were four other... read more →
Pike Place Food Bank and Seattle Underground TourOn the first day of my trip, I met participants at their housing at the nearby Quality Inn and Suites. From there, we... read more →
At the Wisconsin State Capitol, our participants absolutely loved photographing the architecture and learning about U.S. government. They were amazed by the impressive room decor and little details throughout the... read more →
From exploring new towns to enjoying new experiences, this has certainly been a summer that our participants will remember for a lifetime. For the final week of our Summer Photo... read more →