International Working Holidays Blog

My incredible journey with IWH

Date:Tuesday, 26 March 2019

They must have been impressed with my volunteering history because I was accepted to study the degree starting in 2019.
I would never be where I am today without the incredible opportunities I was given by the Namibia Wildlife Sanctuary and ...

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Are you confused about where to go for your next Overseas Adventure?

Date:Saturday, 9 February 2019

There are so many countries - so many options and so little time! Right! I can relate! But don't worry - I have some ideas for you to help your confusion on where to go next in the world - no matter what your passion or budget! ...

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Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all

Date:Tuesday, 11 December 2018

Before 2018 I had minimal travel experience; most of all solo travel experience. I’d been on family holidays to Australia and some Pacific Islands, but my parents did all the organising, and one trip with my best friend to Australia. So, leaving the ...

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I left my heart in Africa!

Date:Friday, 7 December 2018

Two years ago I was scrolling through Facebook in the beginning of my last year of high school. I came across an ad advertising an O.E. to Africa working with exotic animals. ...

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One of my proudest moments!

Date:Thursday, 22 November 2018

Graduating from University I wasn’t ready to step straight into a job, I wanted to experience what was out there in the world before settling down. I had heard of Camp America and went along to an information evening. It was there I learnt that IWH ...

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International Working Holidays Shortlisted in the Global Youth Travel Awards!

Date:Thursday, 21 September 2017

We are incredibly excited to announce that we are finalists for the Global Youth Travel Awards, in the ‘Best Youth Travel Agent’ Category.
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Senate Appropriations Committee Passes Amendment Aimed at Protecting the J1 Exchange Visitor Program

Date:Sunday, 10 September 2017

Washington, DC (September 7, 2017)—Today the Senate Appropriations Committee approved language designed to ensure that any changes made to the J1 Exchange Visitor Program be done publically, in line with the full notice and comment requirements of ...

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International Working Holidays Reviews

Date:Tuesday, 5 September 2017

Here is what a few kiwis say about us ...

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News Release: Trump Threat to Kiwi US Working Holiday Programmes

Date:Friday, 1 September 2017

New Zealand’s leading specialist overseas employment agency, International Working Holidays (IWH) is joining forces with American and other international agencies to counter the threat to US working holiday programmes from President Donald Trump’s ...

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How to help save the J1 Visa

Date:Friday, 1 September 2017

Want to know what you can do as a Kiwi to help save the J1 Visa? We have some petition links for you. ...

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25 Reasons Everyone Needs to Travel from IWH

Date:Tuesday, 4 October 2016

Whether you’ve got the travel bug or not, it’s imperative that you spend time overseas (more than once!) during your life. Yes, it can be expensive and yes, we all have commitments with work and family - but the fact is, if you never get out there ...

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I love Camp Sunnyside, I love the campers too, I love the cooks and I love the staff so true

Date:Tuesday, 28 June 2016

"My experience with the Camp America program has been great, very supportive and all the help I can get online or with various Camp America Representatives along the way has been very useful." ...

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Princesses, Pop Stars, Me & IWH

Date:Monday, 27 June 2016

I started International Working Holidays after spending three years on my own amazing OE. I came home wanted one thing - to help as many kiwis as possible to experience the very cool thing that is the Kiwi Big OE ...

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Meet the IWH OE Advisor

Date:Friday, 17 June 2016

Hi I’m Shelby Cooper and I am now working for International Working Holidays (IWH) as an OE Advisor and I love it!
This is a job which I scored from participating in the programmes myself and love of making a positive difference in other people’s ...

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Fund Raising Ideas - IWH

Date:Thursday, 11 February 2016

Fund Raising can be daunting but we've good some top ideas to help you think outside the square ...

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What are the Camps Like at Camp America

Date:Wednesday, 2 December 2015

Alot of people ask what the camps are like - well - we will tell you! ...

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