Intrax is passionate about providing unique, educational and globally-oriented programs for individuals, families, companies, and communities.
Participants
Intrax participants come from all walks of life. From American host families to international host companies, from preschool language learners to high school foreign exchange students, from socially-conscious volunteers to business-oriented interns - Intrax has a program that matches what you want to do, when you want to do it.
AuPairCare Host Family
Vanneval Family, AuPairCare Host Family 2010 (Salem, Oregon)
"I was a little apprehensive at first, inviting a stranger to live with our family. However, when I returned home after her first day alone with the children, I knew that I made the right choice. Simona and the boys had built a colossal fort out of blankets and chairs and were laughing and playing together."
Lango Leader
Jessica Murrell, Lango Owner (Research Triangle Park, North Carolina)
“My goal with Lango’s foreign language courses are to expose children to foreign languages at an early age so they will be able to travel, work abroad, and be competitive in a global job market.”
Ayusa World Leaders High School Student
Harrison Lee, Ayusa World Leaders, Summer 2010 (Oakland, California)
"Ayusa World Leaders was certainly the highlight of my summer. Not only was I able to gain a strong foundation in environmental science through daily readings, writing assignments, classes, and extraordinary lectures from professors, I also had the opportunity to actively work with local organizations on projects, like redeveloping an old railroad into a garden for the community. The course had a strong hands-on approach, which I really appreciated since it's impossible to learn about the environment without seeing it."
Intrax Internships Abroad College Student
Mathilde Williams, Internships Abroad 2009 and 2010 (Yale University)
“I would definitely recommend this program- it is a great experience to work abroad and it is really nice to have everything “set up” for you. The best part of this program however, is how Intrax matches you to the best internship for you- by identifying your strengths and aspirations."
Ayusa Host Family
Katrina Ontiveros, Ayusa Host Mom 2010 (Laveen, Arizona)
“I absolutely love being a host mom to YES students. We absolutely believe that by sharing our home with YES students from predominantly Muslim countries we can help to break down stereotypes between our cultures."
Intrax Host Company
Solène Perdrizet , HR Director, Microsoft Paris
“Our Intrax Interns brought huge value and enthusiasm to the organization- I definitely hope we can work with more interns of their caliber.”
Lango Student
Katie Rose, Camp Lango, Summer 2010 (San Francisco Bay Area)
"He [the Lango teacher] only speaks Spanish. Only if we need really a lot of help he speaks English."
Ayusa Study Abroad High School Student
Chrissy, Ayusa Study Abroad, Academic Year 2011-2012 (Spain)
“It's said that one truly learns about oneself in the face of adversity, and being sent abroad alone puts you in a lot of situations you wouldn't have ever been put in. Being around different people, of a different culture, with a completely different outlook on life makes you realize more of who you are and what you stand for. It makes you more open minded to different ideas and lifestyles, which in turn, just makes you realize who you are as a person. I can honestly say that coming back home, I won't be the same person. It's impossible.”
Intrax Host Company
Nuria Garcia, Director, Morningstar Madrid
“Josh became part of the team from the very beginning. He has been not only a great professional but also part of the Morningstar community. We would love to see him in the near future (maybe in a Morningstar office).”
Intrax English Language and Professional Skills Student
Pang-Yi "Bonnie" Wang (Taiwan), Intrax San Francisco Center
"Intrax is really good school for me to improve my English. I took the Business English, PCBM (Business Management) class and Career Preparation Activity. In class, I have to not only listen to the teachers but also discuss with my classmates. It was really important and helpful for me to practice my listening and speaking."
ProWorld Volunteer
Olivia Elsner, Indiana University, India (March 2010) and Ghana (June 2010)
“Long after my projects were done in India and Ghana, the relationships I built, both with other interns and with my homestay family and other locals, are still one of my greatest motivations for continued service to developing countries.”