Testimonials

STEP

Amanda from Italy
"My position at eWebLab is very interesting. The people I work with are very nice and really care about making the world a better place. I am very happy that I did this program."

Katia from Germany
"This was the best experience of my life. My placement at the Jewish Community Library in San Francisco was perfect. I loved my host family, so I want to thank everyone for such a great experience. I got so close to my supervisor and co-workers that I knew I was going to cry when it was time to leave."

Romain from France
"The top 5 reasons to do the STEP in the U.S. are: 1.) eating at my desk, 2.) speaking with my boss as a friend, 3.) going to my company wearing shorts (I couldn't do this in my home country), 4.) leaving my host business at 4 pm, instead of 6 pm or 8 pm (like at home), 5.) learning how to write with the English keypad."

STEP FOR LANGUAGE SCHOOLS

Maria from Spain
"My supervisor has been very nice to me and is always concerned about my duties. It has been great to work for her. I have had a terrific time here! I will recommend this program in Spain."

Sarah from Switzerland
"I worked on the bylaws for an Internet Bar Association, gathering lawyers from all over the world. My job consisted of comparing bylaws of several similar associations and in synthesizing this comparison through a clear chart."

Daddy from Congo
When I arrived in the U.S., one of my goals was to be more confident in English. In this exercise, my colleagues and some friends helped a lot. They considered me as a part of their team. They were open minded and being with them in a context out of work, allowed me to improve a lot my listening comprehension and vocabulary. I have noticed that Americans are very friendly and even if someone doesn't know you, he will try to make you feel good."

Claudia from Switzerland
"Without CHI I would never have found such and interesting place in San Diego and I appreciate this. I am doing quite professional projects. I would recommend CHI to any other person at any time!"

INTERNATIONAL VOLUNTEER PROGRAM

Roberta from Brazil
"This experience at Stand Up For Kids was perfect for me, because I love children. I am very happy with everything I do here, because I am helping children."

Tobias from Germany
"It's great here. I love the people, the work, and everything. There are a lot of things to do and I'm happy when I can help. Right now I organize the insurance certificates from the last few years and try to update all the folders. It's fun."