How to Watch the Olympics in the US
If you are trying to figure out how to watch the Olympics in the US, the experience can feel confusing, especially with time zone differences
Spirit Cultural Exchange Participants
Intern and Teacher Winter Meet-Up in Chicago
To celebrate the holiday season, Spirit Cultural Exchange brought together local J-1 Teachers, Interns, and their families for a festive Intern and Teacher winter meet-up
Cultural Exchange at Jellystone Park: A Day with J-1 Work and Travel Participants
On a bright fall morning, Michelle Chapman-Rienstra, Vice President of Account Services and Operations, visited Jellystone Park to meet three J-1 Work and Travel participants
Understanding the Difference Between J-1 Visa Dates and DS-2019 Form Dates
If you are preparing for a BridgeUSA program – whether you are a Work and Travel participant, Intern, or Teacher – it is crucial to
Cultural Exchange in Wisconsin and Exchange Day
Trip to the Wisconsin Dells Spirit Cultural Exchange representative Katherine celebrated cultural exchange in Wisconsin, where International Residence Hall hosted an Exchange Day party for
What Is a DS-2019 Form? A Guide for All BridgeUSA Participants
If you are preparing to participate in a BridgeUSA program – whether it’s through Work and Travel, Intern, or Teacher categories – you will soon
Summer Connections and Cultural Exchange in South Dakota
Spirit Representatives Caryn and Susie traveled to South Dakota this July to visit Spirit participants in the region. During the trip, they visited participants and
Our 2025 Photo Contest Grand Prize Winner: Omarion F.
Spirit Cultural Exchange is excited to announce the Summer 2025 Photo Contest Grand Prize Winner: Omarion F., a Summer Work and Travel participant from Jamaica.
Summer Photo Contest 2025 – Week 6 Winners
This week’s theme was “Your Favorite Memory” and we received some amazing photos of our participant’s most memorable times during their BridgeUSA cultural exchange program!