Transforming Lives & Strengthening the Global Community
For nearly 20 years, APW has connected 60,000+ youth travelers from 90+ countries with meaningful educational and cultural exchange experiences in the U.S.
We provide high-quality educational and cultural exchange experiences for college-aged students, exchange participants, and professionals.
CURRENT PROGRAMS & PARTNERS
Accredited courses (CEU) for J-1 visa holders:
Arts & Entertainment, Connect in the US, Discover the US, Explore Our Environment, English, Wilderness & Wellness, Mind Body & Planet.
Guided welcome tours, orientation in major US cities with journal option.
Professional development workshops and live virtual help sessions on topics such as conflict resolution, US culture, self-care and wellness, and program exit strategies.
OUR IMPACT
APW founders Lora and Jude Cook are global educators specializing in international education, conflict resolution, and study abroad. Building on this expertise, APW engages talented instructors with advanced degrees to lead programs online and in-person in 13 iconic locations across the USA.
Our programs build confidence, community, and cultural fluency — guiding participants in personal development, leadership, cultural navigation, and having hard conversations across cultures.
From pre-departure training to cultural immersion and harnessing the experience for future growth, we optimize cultural exchange experiences for lasting results. We'd love to work with you!
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Accredited Learning
Offered through U.S. education partners
Community Building
Peer networks, professional meetups
Flexible
Formats
In-person, hybrid and online options
Cultural Navigation
Customs, language, and confidence building
Immersive Experiences
Experiential learning in major U.S. cities
Program Support
Coaching to leverage the experience
DIVERSE OPPORTUNITIES
CULTURAL
ORIENTATION
Welcome tours,
guided activities
COmmunity Building
Service learning, multicultural collaboration
health and wellness
Creativity, balance, and resilience training
American outlook
Understanding U.S. history & cultural perspectives
women
in
global leadership
Career readiness & networking
leadership
&
Civic engagement
Joint learning between U.S. and international participants
U.S. Culture, community & career
Workplace norms, navigating culture shock, and fostering belonging
customized programs
Created for you!
PARTNER WITH US
Collaborate with APW to design programs that enrich participants’ lives, build cross-cultural understanding, and strengthen global communities. Let's create impact together!