Laura in her Kalahari uniform sharing her Trainee program experience with a group of new applicants Laura knows hospitality, she grew up with it. As a little girl in Johannesburg, South Africa, she often heard her grandmother quote the bible verse “Do not neglect to show hospitality, because through it others dined [...]
It was an opportunity she never imagined taking in the first place, in a country that wasn’t her own. On her last day, she couldn’t imagine ever leaving. The idea of a Trainee Program had never entered Maria Sanchez’s mind not so very long ago. She had grown up in a traditional household in [...]
What connects us to one another; brings us together? The question of ‘how communities come together,’ and more importantly, ‘how communities stay together' has always been a relevant facet of the human experience. However, with growing tensions between communities of all forms and types, colors and religions, I find the question is more pressing [...]
Yuna Kang is a model student. We’re not making that claim because she also happens to be a model intern at Alliance Abroad; the South Korean Education Ministry and OSIT selected her as the very best student from the second round of 70 students participating in the WEST program. Yuna will become an example for [...]
It’s almost time to wrap up my experience as a Exchange Visitor Intern and to say goodbye to the United States. Time flies! I’ve been trying my best to check everything I wanted to see and do off my list, and realized that there was still one thing I needed to do before leaving: go [...]
The damage from Hurricane Florence was devastating, the strong winds and rising waters taking their tolls on many Carolina coastal communities. In times such as these, we are both saddened by the losses and, at the same time, heartened by the humanity that inevitably arises in these troubling situations. In communities all over the [...]
September 12, 2018 Alliance Abroad recently launched an IT internship program that provides international students and graduates with specialized IT training, work experience and exposure. The internship is one of Alliance Abroad’s programs designed to provide more international youths with meaningful work and training experiences. Our goal is to provide a variety of work [...]
International Student Safety is a Priority in U.S. Communities In three American communities, three law enforcement officers are determined to keep visiting cultural exchange students safe. Each of them are making a huge impact on the lives of visiting international students. Their stories are in many ways similar, and all make you feel proud [...]
This blog supports the United States Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs June theme of Diversity and Inclusion. “Diversity is being invited to the party. Inclusion is being asked to dance.” Vernā Myers Diversity is a way of life for most Americans. Diversity is so intrinsic to our culture, we tend to forget that it’s [...]
By Tamires Marques, J-1 Intern from Brazil I love when dreams come true. And knowing the Yosemite National Park was one of them! Yosemite is one of the most paradisiacal places in the world! If you do a quick search on the most beautiful places to see in California, this park is sure to [...]
