Choosing a Student Exchange Program to Come to the US (2/2)

For college students, there are programs like the International Student Exchange Program, or ISEP. This is a group of almost 300 colleges in 39 countries. ISEP is an independent organization that was supported by the United States government until 1996.

ISEP is a true exchange program. That means 2 students from different countries trade places for a semester or a year.

Work and Travel USA is also for college students. But this program is not for those who want to study in the United States. It provides international students with the chance to work for up to four months while exploring American life.

The State Department says they generally work in hotels, restaurants and amusement parks but may also work for other employers. An organization called CIEE administers this program. It says students must understand that the money they earn from their work may not be enough to pay all of their costs.