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Venla S. of Finland carries firewood one afternoon at camp.

The Summer Job I’ll Never Get Over

By CIEE Work Exchanges Participant

As we start to say goodbyes, what goes through my mind is all the incredible memories we made over the summer.

Venla S. poses on her horse

Working as a Barn Counselor at Summer Camp

By CIEE Work Exchanges Participant

What comes to your mind when someone mentions they work at the barn at summer camp?

Venla S. of Finland leads a horse at a summer camp in Connecticut.

Moving Halfway Across the World to Become a Camp Counselor

By CIEE Work Exchanges Participant

Nervous. Excited. Scared. Those are some words I could use to describe the feelings I had upon packing my life into a 23kg suitcase to work at a summer camp in the United States.

Ines saw a dog decked out in green on St. Patrick's Day in Chicago.

My American Internship: Ines R. of Germany

By CIEE Work Exchanges Participant

When Schaeffler trainees from all over Germany and the U.S. decided to meet up in Chicago for St. Patrick's Day, the stage was set for a memorable adventure.

This photo captures the moment Yuhan and his friends finally found their cabin in Maine.

My American Internship: Yuhan C. of Singapore

By CIEE Work Exchanges Participant

Three Singaporean interns, one rented Chevy, and a spur-of-the-moment drive north – what could possibly go wrong?

Yip Hern stands in front of Grand Teton National Park.

My American Internship: Yip Hern C. of Singapore

By CIEE Work Exchanges Participant

Our "My American Internship" series features CIEE BridgeUSA participants who submitted entries to our photo essay contest. Yip Hern C. of Singapore worked as a front-end engineer intern at Clerkie... keep reading

Yi Lun poses at the Grand Canyon.

My American Internship: Yi Lun T. of Taiwan

By CIEE Work Exchanges Participant

At work, I give it my all and stay fully focused. After work, I have time for my personal life.

Yasin looks at the New York skyline.

My American Internship: Yasin A. of Denmark

By CIEE Work Exchanges Participant

I finally achieved my dream internship: I worked for a media and marketing agency in Queens.

Wontae explored California when he wasn't at his internship.

My American Internship: Wontae K. of South Korea

By CIEE Work Exchanges Participant

As an intern from South Korea, every day in the U.S. has been an adventure – from learning technical skills on the production floor to navigating life in a new culture.

Thomas' family came to visit him from France.

My American Internship: Thomas G. of France

By CIEE Work Exchanges Participant

Coming to the U.S. as part of the CIEE BridgeUSA Intern program has been nothing short of transformative.