At ITD we set the scene for profound intercultural experiences. Our work brings together professionals and/or students from around the world to share cultures, exchange ideas, deepen understanding, and spread knowledge. The programs we offer include a wide range of topics: from developing civic education curricula, to exploring minority integration in the West; from promoting indigenous visual arts, to studying US culture and democracy. With their new-found knowledge and their experience of dynamic engagement, our participants return to their countries enriched by their exchange, and recharged by new and challenging ideas, and ways of thinking. In their own words it is “an experience of a lifetime.”

What We Do

ITD specializes in short-term academic, professional and youth exchanges. Our programs include sponsored programs and independent projects.

Current Activities

ITD's Blog

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To read the most recent blog posts capturing current activities at ITD and its programs, please click on a post to the right. To access program-specific blogs, please click on Current Activities.

A day of traveling will bring a basket of learning

July 12, 2022 Study of the U.S. Institutes 0

By Le Hieu Hoc, Hanoi University of Science and Technology, Vietnam By enrolling in the SUSI for scholars on the…Read More

Love what you do

July 12, 2022 Study of the U.S. Institutes 0

By Dr. Sabiha Akhter, Torrens University Australia One of my favourite idols Steve Jobs once said, “The only way to…Read More

Diversity Research Network

July 12, 2022 Study of the U.S. Institutes 0

July 6, 2022, Study of the U.S. Institutes By Reja Glady Joseph, South Sudan The Study of United State Institutes…Read More

Once in a Lifetime Experience – my SUSI 2022 Trip to the United States of America

July 11, 2022 Study of the U.S. Institutes 0

by Admira Uzunić – Teacher of Democracy and Human Rights, Sociology, Bosnia and Herzegovina Professional and personal development in the…Read More

Lifetime in the USA

July 11, 2022 Study of the U.S. Institutes 0

by Betime Ali – Professor of English Language and Literature In the beginning like all other people I really had…Read More

Meetings Across Cultures and Time

July 11, 2022 Study of the U.S. Institutes 0

by Randi Hunshamar – Teacher at Langhaugen Upper Secondary School Monday had a packed program, but what a day: A…Read More

Lessons from Harriet Tubman

July 11, 2022 Study of the U.S. Institutes 0

By Maricel Roldán – English TeacherSome weeks ago, we visited the Norman Rockwell Museum and I was moved by that…Read More

Meeting the local family

June 23, 2022 Study of the U.S. Institutes 0

By John Huaman Fajardo, Peru My name is John, I know it is a typical American name, but in fact…Read More

Our Staff

Mark Protti

Executive Director

Edgardo Rothkegel

Financial Director

Kaye Sherwood

Operations and Facilities Manager

Alejandro Martínez Alfaro

Communications and Media Manager

Katie Lazdowski

Program Director

Yanara Barriga

Office Manager

Testimonials

What Our Participants Say

I had some plans and goals before coming here, wanted to fulfill at least one, but …all my expectations were surpassed.
Ukraine Disability
Personally and professionally it was most incredible!
Teachers Summer Institute
This program changed a lot in my life — my personality, my attitude to people, and my vision of the library’s role.
Kyrgyzstan Local Libraries
The program has extended my profession horizon, I compared two systems, now I look with new eyes on law enforcement in RF [the Russian Federation].
Russia Criminal Justice
I am reciting sincerely: In my life I have the best experience and enjoying here in America.
Kosovo University Libraries
I love education more, and have more motivation and understanding about how to nurture children.
Indonesia Civic Education
Thanks to this program it became possible for me to discover spirit, soul and mind of this country. I have seen many examples of what human beings should be in an ideal world.
Ukraine Disability
I’d like to comment on the overwhelming sense of duty and dedication that all staff members show and that is reflected in the program.
Teachers Summer Institute
Thank you ITD for creating this project that gave me the opportunity to get out of my comfort zone, [to] get on my first plane, and to form so many incredibly strong bonds that I know will last a lifetime.
Norway Youth Leadership