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  • TRAVEL
    • Intern & Train in the US
      • Available Positions
    • Teach in the USA
      • Available Positions
    • Work & Travel in the US
    • Volunteer in Ecuador
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    • Host a BridgeUSA Intern or Trainee
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BridgeUSA Culinary Intern in Virginia

Culinary Intern Spotlight: Jefferson G.

Meet Jefferson! Jefferson is a BridgeUSA Culinary Intern from the Philippines, who is spending his program near Charlottesville, Virginia. Charlottesville is a quaint historical city that is home to the... read more →
  • General, Interns & Trainees, Spirit Participants
BridgeUSA Hospitality Trainee Jolene

Trainee Spotlight: Jolene B.

Meet Jolene! Jolene is a BridgeUSA Hospitality Trainee from the Philippines. She first came to the US as a Work & Travel participant who spent her program in Wisconsin. As... read more →
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Spirit Intern Ghyleen B.

Intern Spotlight: Ghyleen B.

Ghlyeen is a Culinary Intern from the Philippines. She is training in West Virginia and recently visited Washington, D.C.! While touring, she went to the Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, and... read more →
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Spirit J-1 Intern on Marco Island

Culinary Internship in Florida, USA: Participant Review

Spirit is excited to offer culinary training opportunities on the beach in Marco Island, Florida! Angel from India has been training at the JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort and... read more →
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Spirit Alumni: Ina G.

Spirit Alumni: Where Are They Now? Meet Ina G. – Restaurant Owner in the Philippines

This year is Spirit’s 20th anniversary as a designated BridgeUSA J-1 visa sponsor. To celebrate, Spirit will be sharing inspiring alumni stories submitted to our "Spirit Alumni: Where Are They... read more →
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Culinary Internship in the USA

Inside a Culinary Internship in the USA

Spirit’s Culinary Interns take their careers to the next level by learning skills at luxury U.S. hotels and resorts while experiencing U.S. culture firsthand. Interns experience a whole range of kitchens and styles—from pastry to charcuterie, steaks, and sushi. Considering a culinary internship... read more →
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Training in the USA

Training in the USA During COVID: Participant Profile

While COVID-19 may have affected many things this year, our participants training in the USA have learned how to make the most of their J-1 Internship Program. We recently reached... read more →
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BridgeUSA

BridgeUSA: A New Brand Identity for the Exchange Visitor Program

Presenting BridgeUSA: Connecting Global Leaders, Creating Lasting Impact From global exposure and mastering a new language, to building self-confidence and preparing for university life, the benefits of exchange programs are... read more →
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Trip to New York

Updates on Covid-19 and J-1 Exchanges

June 13, 2022 International Travel to the United States Please see an important update from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) for all International Air Travelers Destined for the United... read more →
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Exploring the Chicago Christkindlmarket

The Spirit Intern Team enjoyed meeting a few of our Architecture Trainees last night at Chicago’s Christkindlmarket. The Christkindlmarket is a cherished Chicago tradition for the past 20+ years, and... read more →
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