Are you a student who dreams of visiting the United States? The Summer Work and Travel program is a great option for you! One of the most popular destinations is the Outer Banks – located on the coast, in the State of North Carolina. Summer Work and Travel in the Outer Banks – why is it worth it? North Carolina’s …
Following the Presidential Proclamation on Immigration on 22 June 2020, many Exchange Visitor’s Programs’ visas, including the J-1 has been suspended. Natalia de Isidoro, our Spain Office Director, wanted to share her story and talk about how this Proclamation will affect not only sponsors, agents and young travelers in a deep personal way but also the future of the Global world many of us were dreaming of living in.
After receiving the news with the Presidential Proclamation that suspends Exchange Visitor Programs, our COO James Bell, wanted to share a very personal message…
So you’ve been thinking about a work abroad program and you keep hearing about Australia. It’s so cool. It’s so big. Awesome beaches. Awesome people. Non-stop party. Culture. Driving on the wrong side of the road. Aboriginal art. Sure, all of these things are true, but there are a couple of other really solid reasons to put Australia at the …
In Australia, pubs are a thing. You’ll be in one at some point, even if you don’t drink alcohol. They are the center of the community and an important part of the fabric of society. There is practically one on every corner. There is a pub for every taste: glitzy pubs, sleazy pubs, pubs for blue-collar workers, pubs for college …
Some days you just aren’t feeling it. The suit and tie, the heels and skirt, the uniform that regardless of gender we all have to shrug on in order to go to work. Why not be different and stand out a bit, we think to ourselves. Out comes the orange tie with tacos on it, the bright pink skirt with …
Australia is a great place to work, and it may be the best place in the world to live – at least according to the Aussies. Outgoing, adventurous, and fun, Australians are a welcoming bunch. But that doesn’t mean you should start your work exchange program without knowing some of the basics for navigating Australian culture. Here are some quick …
For Immediate Release 10/17/2019 Alliance Abroad Group (AAG) proudly announces the promotion of James Bell from President of USA to Chief Operating Officer of Global Operations. In addition, AAG is pleased to announce the appointment of Adam Cooper to the role of President of AAG USA. Both Mr. Bell and Mr. Cooper started their careers through cultural exchange programs and …
The greatest gifts are seldom the biggest ones, or the most expensive ones. Often, what can seem to be a little gesture can have a profound effect. It can even be as simple as just keeping a promise. Michaela joined Alliance Abroad Group’s South African team in January of 2019. It was an exciting opportunity for someone who likes helping …
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 with angels.” She also knows education, both of her parents were academics. Yet Laura found herself drawn to the hospitality industry.
