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Learn, exchange, grow, and serve. The U.S. Department of State offers many programs for non-U.S. citizens wishing to come to the U.S. for cultural, educational, or professional exchange. These programs are augmented by local opportunities in countries around that world that allow non-U.S. citizens to explore U.S. culture and the English language.
American diplomats discuss life in the United States
The “Meet US” program offers Austrian students (16 years and older) and teachers the opportunity to get in touch with American diplomats and to discuss life in the United States with them – whether it is about education, the hometown, or the work of U.S. diplomats, or about the U.S. political system or history.
The United States supports international education and welcomes foreign students and exchange visitors. Before applying for a visa, students and exchange visitors must be accepted by their schools or program sponsors.
American English is a resource center for teaching and learning about American English.
In selected Austrian public libraries
The US Embassy in Vienna, in cooperation with the Austrian Library Association, has set up shelves with information material, so-called “American Shelves”, in selected Austrian public libraries to promote mutual understanding and engagement between the people of Austria and the people of the United States of America to promote.
The Austrian-American Partnership Fund supports collaboration and cultural exchange between Austrian and U.S. non-governmental organizations, universities, professional associations, arts and cultural organizations. The goals of the program are to expand the range of educational, cultural, and professional cooperation between Austrians and Americans. Global Issues: Fostering dialogue and discussion on issues of mutual concern and interest, such as energy, diversity and inclusion, digital literacy and cybersecurity, trade and economic policy, countering violent extremism, human rights and transatlantic cooperation.
Newest Trends in Teaching English
The English Teaching Forum is a quarterly magazine that supports the teaching of English around the world by publishing innovative, practical ideas. It is issued by the U.S. Department of State. Over 60,000 copies of the magazine are distributed in more than 100 countries.
AFS: Experience new cultures, learn languages, broaden horizons – we make it possible. Whether with a year abroad, a semester abroad or one of our short-term programs!
AIFS: If you want to achieve goals, you have to know the way! Welcome to AIFS Educational Travel, one of the world’s leading tour operators for study abroad, study trips, adventure travel and cultural exchange.
ASSIST: Connecting America’s finest schools with the world’s leading scholars. ASSIST creates life-changing opportunities for outstanding international scholars to learn from and contribute to the finest American independent secondary schools. Exchange students participating in the year-long ASSIST program enjoy an experience that lasts a lifetime!
EF Education First: On language trips in 2022 you not only learn a language, you live it. On a language trip, you surround yourself with the foreign language at school and in everyday life around the clock and not only find new friends at a dream destination, but also quickly improve your language skills!
International Experience e.V.: Experience the time of your life: student exchange, year abroad, exchange year. High School Programs Worldwide – Student Exchange. With us as your advisor, your student exchange or year abroad in a foreign country will be a complete success!
Travelbee: Experience a piece of the world. With the year abroad from travelbee. Make the world your home! travelbee enables you to immerse yourself in new cultures, get to know the people and traditions of the country, improve your language skills, become part of society and make friends for life so that you can come back from the exchange more independently, adult and goal-oriented.
YFU Austria – Interkultureller Schüleraustausch: With our programs we promote intercultural understanding, mutual respect and social responsibility. Families and young people are particularly important to us. With us, you will be looked after professionally and cordially by our team from day one!
Study of the U.S. Institutes for Scholars
Study of the U.S. Institutes for Scholars (SUSIs) are intensive post-graduate level academic programs that provide foreign university faculty and other scholars the opportunity to deepen their understanding of U.S. society, culture, values, and institutions. The program goal is to strengthen curricula and to enhance the quality of teaching about the United States in academic institutions abroad.
Study of the U.S. Institutes for Secondary Educators
Study of the U.S. Institutes for Secondary Educators (SUSIs) are intensive post- graduate level academic programs that provide foreign secondary school educators and administrators the opportunity to deepen their understanding of U.S. society, culture, values, and institutions. The program goal is to strengthen curricula and to enhance the quality of teaching about the United States in secondary schools and other academic institutions abroad.
Join the ExchangeAlumni community and open the door to a world of support, resources, and funding opportunities to help you build on the skills you gained during your exchange program:
There are also resources you can access without logging in, such as the Resources for Entrepreneurs page, where you can find information and programs to help you build your business. In addition, you can connect with us online through LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, sharing your successes by using #ExchangeAlumni when you post. Prefer to email? Reach us at exchangealumni@state.gov.
U.S. Embassy Vienna's 50 States Video Series
The 50 States video series is a work in progress.
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