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Interview: Training in the USA During COVID

While COVID-19 may have affected many things this year, our participants on the J-1 Internship Program have learned how to make the most of their time in the USA. We... read more →
  • Interns & Trainees

BridgeUSA: A New Brand Identity for the Exchange Visitor Program

Presenting BridgeUSA: Connecting Global Leaders, Creating Lasting Impact From global exposure and mastering the English language, to building self-confidence and preparing for university life, the benefits of exchange programs are... read more →
  • General, Interns & Trainees, Spirit Participants, Spirit Staff, Teacher Program, Work & Travel

Important Updates on Covid-19 and J-1 Exchanges

COVID-19 Spirit Cultural Exchange is closely monitoring the developments of COVID-19 and the effect the situation is having on our current participants in the USA. Our number one priority is... 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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Thyssenkrupp: Cultural Exchange at an Engineering Company

Why did your organization decide to host international interns?This was a top-down program, with the vision from the regional CEO (Patrick Bass), support by regional HR (Matt), recruiting by the... read more →
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Mitchel’s Experience as a J-1 Teacher

How has your experience been as a teacher in the U.S. so far? Being a teacher here is totally different from the Philippines. You need to learn their culture, the... read more →
  • Interns & Trainees, Teacher Program
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Spirit Trainees Attend Royal Hawaiian Luau

Kailei had a great time visiting with hospitality trainees Yusuke and Yoshi, and she enjoyed hearing about their experience in the U.S. so far. It was a great opportunity to see... read more →
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2019 Chicago Intern Outing

The Cubs were hoping to inch their way closer to a playoff spot, but unfortunately it didn’t work out as the Cardinals beat the Cubs 5-4 in extra innings in... read more →
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“International Fair 2019, YMCA of the Rockies”

Hello, I am Saina from Mongolia. I am an intern/trainee for one year in a hospitality program here at the YMCA of the Rockies. I am having a very great... read more →
  • Interns & Trainees
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“Caring for the Ala Wai Watershed”

Aloha everyone,I can't believe my training is already 10 months over.On Earth Day, I did Bank Cleanup with my Host Company Kyo-Ya Management and Kaimuki High School students! After cleanup,... read more →
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