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Once in a Lifetime Experiences

Life-defining moments are always unforgettable. For Vanja Dokic, a third year hospitality and tourism student, that pivotal moment happened almost a year ago. The decision to volunteer at the annual...
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J-Day Events Across America; Eat. Play. Give!

Foreign students and local communities are coming together August 7th to celebrate the power of cultural exchange. International exchange participants who come the United States to work and travel under...
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Americans Are Already Hired

A tight labor market is causing a labor conundrum. Trump wants businesses to hire American. The trouble is they can’t, because most Americans are already working. Record low unemployment rates are causing...
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Horizon Survey – Enter and WIN!

You did it! You dared to do what some only think about. YOU made your dream of traveling to a different part of the world come true. And you’re in...
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Take Action to Preserve the Summer Work Travel Program

PLEASE READ THIS IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO PROTECT YOUR BUSINESS. The Issue:   Planned or proposed changes under the Trump Administration’s “America First,” policy may substantially impact the Summer Work Travel Program. These changes...
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Help Shortage is Harming Business

This past 4th of July holiday, hit a record for Cape Cod. The tiny New England vacation resort was packed to the gills. The trouble is, “The Cape” as insiders...
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Summer Businesses Are In Trouble

An End to Summer Work Travel Programs Could End Seasonal and Summer Businesses Summer is here and you’ve probably got fun-filled vacation plans. Maybe you’re looking forward to going to the...
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Happy Independence Day!

Enjoy Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness! Every red-blooded, flag-waving, country-loving American knows that The Fourth of July is a day of great historic and national significance. Independence Day is...
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Cultural Exchanges Creates Global Communities and Lasting Friendships

Global travel is an incredible experience, but traveling to a foreign country accompanied by 20 locals who happen to be friends, is one of the many gifts of cultural exchange! Gary...
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Dog Days of Summer are Shorter and Sweeter at Alliance Abroad

Summertime is fun time and at Alliance Abroad we’re shortening the “dog days of summer.” Like our hometown city of Austin, we’re quirky, fun, creative, and friendly, and we absolutely...
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