Work and Travel USA - IEC

Take a step toward your dream with Work and Travel USA!

Any student can spend the whole summer in the USA, working, studying English, and traveling around the country!

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W&T USA has been around for over 50 years
Over 110,000 participants
You’ll earn back your trip costs in 6-9 weeks
An adventure for every student
Live and work in the USA all summer
Do you practice English 24/7?
You’ll gain experience living independently.
Travel across the USA
Earn money and cover your program costs

Work and Travel USA is an international exchange program for students.

On this program you’ll spend the whole summer in the USA, working in service jobs alongside American peers.

Jobs for international students open up during the tourist season in the USA, when extra staff are needed in shops, cafes, hotels, and amusement parks.

Work and Travel USA is a cultural exchange where you’ll practice your English, learn about the country’s culture, and travel.

Since 1992, more than 110,000 students have taken part in the program.

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Your unforgettable summer in the USA with Work and Travel USA!

Level up your English

You’ll spend the whole summer in an English-speaking environment. It’s the best way to practice conversational English and a real boost for your studies and career.

You only need a basic level to join. If you’d like to improve, we offer a free online English course.

Be independent and free

You can rent a house near the ocean for a group, or a cozy apartment on a quiet American street.

Participants rent houses, apartments, or a private room. Housing costs range from $60 to $120 per week.

Gain work experience alongside Americans

You can rent a house near the ocean for a group, or a cozy apartment on a quiet American street.

Participants rent houses, apartments, or a private room. Rent costs $60–$120 per week.

Materials for W&T USA

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  • program overview
  • How to enroll
  • Required documents
  • Program cost calculator
  • Sample agreement
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Requirements

  • Ages 18 to 27
  • English level: Intermediate or higher
  • Student status

Program start and end dates vary by country. Work can last up to 4 months, and after that there’s a grace period for travel.

Reviews
of trips

Ruisi
These months of living and working in the United States have impressed me deeply. I live in a beautiful little house, and I can always go out to interact with the deer and squirrels on the road, an experience I have never had. The natural environment of the town I work is beautiful, there is no pollution, the weather is very blue, the air is too fresh!
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Yun
Before I arrived in the United States, I was very worried about my oral English, but when I came to the United States, I found that I didn’t have to worry. Everyone is very friendly and kind to me, when I am in trouble, they will help me, teach me English pronunciation, teach me English spelling, English is not a problem. I hope more students can participate in this program..
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Zhi
I saw the most beautiful fireworks on Independence Day, my idol at Universal Studios, the Statue of Liberty in New York, and trips to different countries made me a better person.
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Chenjin
I made a lot of good friends from different countries, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Turkey, Thailand… We have different culture and language, we communicate culture together every day, learn from each other, my vision got a lot of promotion. The world is diverse.
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Jinghong
As a student, in the school always clothes, food, do not know the hard money. Now I realize the hard work of my parents, and I am very grateful to my parents. In addition, I have improved my perseverance and willing to pay efforts to do everything. I think it will be great help to my future study and life. My personality has become better. Thanks to everyone who supports me!
read more
Xinyi
My English has been greatly improved! In addition, my colleagues are Spaniards, they taught me how to practice Spanish every day, and I taught them Chinese. We learn from each other to promote cultural exchange.
read more
Yingying
I used to only seen pictures of Niagara Falls in Chinese textbooks, but now Niagara Falls was right in front of me! Majestic, magnificent and magnificent, I was excited to take 1000 + photos! I am very lucky to be involved in this program.
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Fangyan
One day I was cleaning a customer’s room and a customer with a lovely dog was doing an check out, then she gave me $50 tips! For $50, I can eat delicious ice cream for one week!
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Ruisi
These months of living and working in the United States have impressed me deeply. I live in a beautiful little house, and I can always go out to interact with the deer and squirrels on the road, an experience I have never had. The natural environment of the town I work is beautiful, there is no pollution, the weather is very blue, the air is too fresh!
read more
Yun
Before I arrived in the United States, I was very worried about my oral English, but when I came to the United States, I found that I didn’t have to worry. Everyone is very friendly and kind to me, when I am in trouble, they will help me, teach me English pronunciation, teach me English spelling, English is not a problem. I hope more students can participate in this program..
read more
Zhi
I saw the most beautiful fireworks on Independence Day, my idol at Universal Studios, the Statue of Liberty in New York, and trips to different countries made me a better person.
read more
Chenjin
I made a lot of good friends from different countries, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Turkey, Thailand… We have different culture and language, we communicate culture together every day, learn from each other, my vision got a lot of promotion. The world is diverse.
read more
Jinghong
As a student, in the school always clothes, food, do not know the hard money. Now I realize the hard work of my parents, and I am very grateful to my parents. In addition, I have improved my perseverance and willing to pay efforts to do everything. I think it will be great help to my future study and life. My personality has become better. Thanks to everyone who supports me!
read more
Xinyi
My English has been greatly improved! In addition, my colleagues are Spaniards, they taught me how to practice Spanish every day, and I taught them Chinese. We learn from each other to promote cultural exchange.
read more
Yingying
I used to only seen pictures of Niagara Falls in Chinese textbooks, but now Niagara Falls was right in front of me! Majestic, magnificent and magnificent, I was excited to take 1000 + photos! I am very lucky to be involved in this program.
read more
Fangyan
One day I was cleaning a customer’s room and a customer with a lovely dog was doing an check out, then she gave me $50 tips! For $50, I can eat delicious ice cream for one week!
read more

Explore America with your friends

You can head to the same city and work at the same company. Earn money together, hang out, and travel.

Anna and Peter in Japan, 2017

or with your significant other

Spend the whole summer chasing the American dream together!

Can you go alone or with a travel buddy?

Traveling solo is awesome — you’ll get more immersed in American culture. And don’t worry, Americans are very friendly; you’re sure to make friends.

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Find travel buddies on the exchange portal!

To make it easier to find a travel buddy, we created the first social network for W&T participants.

Exchange!

Be the first to go where your friends don’t.

Work and Travel USA is the most affordable and safest way to dive into the world of independent travel and discover America on your own.

Be the first to go where your friends don’t.

Work and Travel USA is the most affordable and safest way to dive into independent travel and discover America for yourself.

Every participant can travel around the USA.

Under the program rules, you can travel around the USA for one month.

Catch concerts, visit theme parks, and hang out by the pool

In the US, it’s easy to see world-famous artists or catch awesome sports matches, and the entertainment scene will keep you entertained after work.

Each participant can travel around the USA.

Under the program rules, participants can travel around the USA for one month.

More than just a trip to the USA

Work and Travel USA is the most affordable and safest way to dive into independent travel and discover America for yourself.

Still have questions?

We’d be happy to answer them!

Feel free to stop by our office. We’ve taken part in exchange programs ourselves several times, so we can share our personal experiences and impressions, help you choose the right program, and assist with finding temporary summer work in the USA and other countries around the world.

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