It’s been a wonderful year for all of us at Alliance Abroad thanks to our incredible network of employees, partners, participants and host employers. Although we faced some tough headwinds from proposed changes to J-1 visa programs, we banned together as a cultural exchange community. United in our support of exchange programs, we’ve shared amazing stories, demonstrating the positive impact …
A Holiday Party Poem – Celebrating the Spirit of the Season!
The holidays are a time to celebrate time-honored traditions and gather with family and friends but for thousands of international exchange students, it won’t be possible. Our founder, Victoria Lynden, reminded us that for many of our J-1 participants, it’s the first time many of them will be very far away from families and loved ones. So she asked us …
Feeling Thankful
I feel like a Thanksgiving turkey; I’m stuffed. Along with my Alliance Abroad family, we celebrated Thanksgiving, remembering the many reasons we have to be thankful. But besides the full stomachs we got from feasting on succulent turkey, delicious side dishes and decadent desserts people brought to share, we concluded our celebration with full and thankful hearts. Our founder and CEO, Victoria …
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 LOVE our dogs. So beginning with the “unofficial, official” start of the summer Memorial Day kick off, we implemented “Short/Short Bark Fridays.” What? From Memorial Day to Labor Day, we’ve …
Why We Love Our Work
Thato Khasuli has become a symbol of hope and inspiration to literally thousands. Since we first published his story about his journey from South Africa to the U.S., it has spread around the internet, touching people all over the globe.
Why We’re Wild About WYSTC
The World Youth Student Travel Conference (WYSTC) is the leading trade event for the global youth, student and educational travel industry.
Austin Expansion
For Immediate Release Austin, Texas June 30, 2015 Alliance Abroad Group Brings International Talent to Austin’s Growing Business Scene Alliance Abroad Group Invests in Austin’s Business Growth Alliance Abroad Group (AAG), is moving to Austin’s east side as part of an overall business expansion, which includes delivering recruiting solutions and cultural exchange programs to more Austin-based businesses.