Exceptional Extensions for J-1 Participants Now Possible We appreciate the continued efforts of our J-1 participants in the US to remain safe and healthy during exchange programs at this challenging time. Due to the extreme difficulties that COVID-19 has presented for travel and other aspects of exchanges, the US State Department now offers interns and trainees…
The Benefits of Doing an International Exchange Program in the USA Studying, interning, and living in another country is a life-changing experience. It is without question that making the decision to live abroad can be difficult, and it takes courage to step out of your comfort zone and embrace the challenges that come with it.…
American public diplomacy for more than five decades and the Korea WEST program The Exchange Visitor Program has played a successful role in American public diplomacy for more than five decades, and the Korea WEST program specifically is a great example of this mission. The Korea WEST Program allows our students from South Korea to…
Ana – San Francisco, CAHello! My name is Ana and I am currently doing a 1-year Hotel Management Training in San Francisco, CA. I would like to share with you how fun my training is! Being a trainee involved in the Marketing department of the Hotel* means “having” to go to many beautiful places, get…
I-LEAD Washington D.C.An Eye-Opening Experience! During his internship, one of our J1 visa program participants had the unique opportunity to participate in the I-LEAD program at the American University in Washington D.C. This 5-day conference was held from May 15-50, 2016. We are excited to share his report with you! “My name is Ole and…