Spirit is proud to announce the winners of our 2024 Video Contest! This year we received some of our best entries ever. Our video entries all showcased participants' Host Employers,... read more →
With Labor Day Weekend coming up, one of the most popular social events you'll likely be invited to during your in the US is an American summer barbecue. It’s a... read more →
Spirit colleagues Gloria and Rachel traveled to Duluth and Grand Marais in July and visited twelve of Spirit’s partner Host Employers and got to meet about forty participants! It was... read more →
Traveling in a new country is exciting, and we want your experience in the United States to be memorable for all the right reasons. As you explore this diverse country,... read more →
Are you a restaurant owner, hotel manager, or culinary business looking to infuse fresh talent and international flair into your team? If so, partnering with a J-1 Culinary Intern could... read more →
Navigating work etiquette in the USA can be both exciting and challenging. For our cultural exchange participants, understanding the workplace culture is key to having a successful and enjoyable experience... read more →
In July, Spirit staff member Julie took a trip to Gulf Shores, Alabama to say hello to our participants and Host Employers in the area. During her visit, she had... read more →
To celebrate Exchange Day, Spirit representatives Katherine and Anna Marie went to Wisconsin to visit some of our participants and host cultural activities. On August 6, Spirit partnered with fellow... read more →
Spirit is happy to announce that our 2024 Summer Photo Contest Grand Prize Winner is… Nicolas R. from Colombia! Nicolas entered his winning photo during the Week 5 category "At... read more →
This week’s theme was "Your Favorite Summer Memory" and we received some great photos of our participants enjoying their programs! Below are our top seven photos from Week 6 of... read more →