Gain invaluable cultural experiences outside the U.S.
We offer U.S. citizens the opportunity to embark on the adventure of a lifetime—around the world and at home within the U.S.
Our programs
(For U.S. Residents only)
Whether you’re seeking a solo adventure or a week-long immersive group experience, our programs for U.S. Residents and permanent residents are sure to offer something for you.
All
Work & Travel
Group Adventure Tours
Language Immersion
Foundation
Marine Conservation
Summer Programs
All programs
Browse all of our international travel opportunities for U.S. citizens and permanent residents.
U.S. Residents
Work & Travel Australia
Price: $895
- Income: $24.00 AUD hourly
- Duration: Up to one year
- Start Dates: Year-round
- Accommodation: Self-directed
U.S. Residents
Work & Travel Canada
Price: $1395
- Income: $14.00+ CAD hourly
- Duration: Up to one year
- Start Dates: Year-round
- Accommodation: Self-directed
U.S. Residents
Work & Travel Canada Young Professional
Price: $1295
- Income: $14.00+ CAD hourly
- Duration: Up to one year
- Start Dates: Year-round
- Accommodation: Self-directed
U.S. Residents
American Summer Exchange
Price: $295
- Income: At least minimum wage
- Duration: 5-12 weeks
- Start Dates: Flexible
- Accommodation: Employee or Group Housing
U.S. Residents
Christianson Fellowship
- Funding: Up to $10,000
- Duration: 6-12 months
- Application Dates: March 15, July 15, October 15
U.S. Residents
Volunteer to Teach English in La Antigua, Guatemala
Price: $685
- Income: Volunteer only
- Duration: 1 week+
- Start Dates: Year-round
- Accommodation: Various
U.S. Residents
Volunteer to Teach English in Cusco, Peru
Price: $685
- Income: Volunteer only
- Duration: 1 week+
- Start Dates: Year-round
- Accommodation: Various
U.S. Residents
Volunteer to Teach English in Costa Rica
Price: $665
- Income: Volunteer only
- Duration: 1 week+
- Start Dates: Year-round
- Accommodation: Various. Choose between Manuel Antonio or San José
U.S. Residents
Learn Spanish in Costa Rica
Price: $195
- Income: Volunteer only
- Duration: 1 week+
- Start Dates: Year-round
- Accommodation: Various. Choose between Manuel Antonio or San José
U.S. Residents
Learn Spanish in La Antigua, Guatemala
Price: $60
- Income: Volunteer only
- Duration: 1 week+
- Start Dates: Year-round
- Accommodation: Various
U.S. Residents
Learn Spanish in Cusco, Peru
Price: $75
- Income: Volunteer only
- Duration: 1 week+
- Start Dates: Year-round
- Accommodation: Various
U.S. Residents
South America Explorer
Price: $6300
- Duration: 7 weeks
- Start Dates: Fri 10th January 2025, Fri 4th April 2025, Fri 19th September 2025
- Accommodation: Hostels & Hotels
U.S. Residents
Southeast Asia Explorer
Price: $4200
- Duration: 4-8 weeks
- Start Dates: Between Thu 16th January 2025, Thu 3rd April 2025, Thu 3rd July 2025, Thu 9th October 2025
- Accommodation: Hostels & Hotels
U.S. Residents
Thailand Marine Conservation
Price: $3500
- Duration: 4-12 weeks
- Start Dates: 3rd October 2024, 6th March 2025, 3rd July 2025, 2nd October 2025
- Accommodation: Hostels & Hotels
All programs
Browse all of our international travel opportunities for U.S. citizens and permanent residents.
U.S. Residents
Work & Travel Australia
Price: $895
- Income: $24.00 AUD hourly
- Duration: Up to one year
- Start Dates: Year-round
- Accommodation: Self-directed
U.S. Residents
Work & Travel Canada
Price: $1395
- Income: $14.00+ CAD hourly
- Duration: Up to one year
- Start Dates: Year-round
- Accommodation: Self-directed
U.S. Residents
Work & Travel Canada Young Professional
Price: $1295
- Income: $14.00+ CAD hourly
- Duration: Up to one year
- Start Dates: Year-round
- Accommodation: Self-directed
U.S. Residents
American Summer Exchange
Price: $295
- Income: At least minimum wage
- Duration: 5-12 weeks
- Start Dates: Flexible
- Accommodation: Employee or Group Housing
U.S. Residents
Christianson Fellowship
- Funding: Up to $10,000
- Duration: 6-12 months
- Application Dates: March 15, July 15, October 15
U.S. Residents
Volunteer to Teach English in La Antigua, Guatemala
Price: $685
- Income: Volunteer only
- Duration: 1 week+
- Start Dates: Year-round
- Accommodation: Various
U.S. Residents
Volunteer to Teach English in Cusco, Peru
Price: $685
- Income: Volunteer only
- Duration: 1 week+
- Start Dates: Year-round
- Accommodation: Various
The experience
We offer a range of experiences for U.S. citizens and permanent residents. These range from week-long educational tours to grants for long-term volunteer opportunities.
Benefits
As an American traveling abroad, you’re not only getting the chance to represent your home country; you’re also bringing back invaluable life experience.
Immerse yourself
By participating in an InterExchange program, you'll be experiencing the world as more than a tourist.
Boost your resume
Spending time abroad show future employers (or university admissions) that you possess valuable soft skills like communication and adaptability.
Create life-long memories
The friends you make and the adventures you embark on will forever shape who you are.
Cultivate global connection
For more support in building experience and giving back abroad, you can contact these details.
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: (800) 597-3675
Travel journal stories
For Hosts
4 -min read
November 6, 2024
In the heart of West Virginia, where the Kanawha River winds through Charleston, a remarkable story of cultural exchange unfolds each summer. Angie Haas, Human Resources Manager for Remington Hospitality’s Monarch Family of Hotels, has been hosting international participants through the Summer Work Travel program for eight years, creating lasting connections that span continents and cultures.
For International Participants
4 -min read
November 4, 2024
You’ve finished your application with InterExchange and received all your necessary paperwork to apply for a J-1 Visa. Now it’s time to schedule your J-1 Visa appointment at the U.S. Embassy in your country!
For International Participants
4 -min read
October 31, 2024
When Sébastien Niel left his home in France for a training program in New Hampshire, running the TCS New York City Marathon wasn’t part of his plan. Yet on November 3, 2024, he’ll join more than 50,000 runners from around the world in what he calls “a dream, actually” – one made possible through his cultural exchange journey with InterExchange.
