Winter Photo Contest 2025 – Week 4 Winners
Our Winter Photo Contest is in full swing, and we loved seeing how our participants are making the most of the season! For Week 4,
Spirit Cultural Exchange’s American Scholar Award Winner Returns to the US After a Fulfilling Volunteer Experience!
Our first Spirit Cultural Exchange American Scholar Award Winner shares her experience providing occupational therapy services and contributing to the development of occupational therapy programs
Kazakhstan Tour: Celebrating Connections Through Cultural Exchange
Spirit Cultural Exchange staff recently visited our partner, Opportunity Programs, in Kazakhstan to conduct a job fair, attend embassy meetings, and host an alumni reception.
Wisconsin Dells Work and Travel Community Comes Together to Host Sports Night for Participants
This year’s “Sports Night” in the Wisconsin Dells saw visa sponsors, Host Employers, Work and Travel participants, the local Dells community, and even the US
Winter Photo Contest 2025 – Week 1 Winners
Our annual Winter Photo Contest has begun! After enjoying the enchanting moments captured in this week’s submissions for our “Holiday Celebrations” theme, we are thrilled
BridgeUSA Architecture Trainee Visits Spirit Office
Last week, the Spirit Cultural Exchange office in Oak Park welcomed Clara, a BridgeUSA Architecture Trainee. After taking the El from Chicago – where her
Do You Have Questions About Finding a J-1 Teaching Position?
Do you have questions about finding a J-1 teaching position? For the 2025-2026 school year, Spirit Cultural Exchange encourages interested Teacher Program applicants to identify
Join Americans for Cultural Exchange
International cultural exchange is a powerful driver of mutual understanding, global partnership, and local economic growth for American businesses. A recent industry report underscores the
How a J-1 STEM Intern Can Elevate Your Business’ Success
In today’s fast-paced, tech-driven world, innovation is key to staying ahead of the curve. For companies in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields, hosting