As you may already know, January 2022 marked Spirit’s 20th anniversary as a J-1 visa program sponsor designated by the Department of State. Twenty years! Part of our anniversary celebration... read more →
This week's theme was "Your New Friends." We received so many great submissions this week that it was hard to pick a winner! You can view our top 3 picks... read more →
Our annual Winter Photo Contest is back! This week’s theme was "Holiday Celebrations," and we received some great photos from our participants as they celebrated the holiday season in the... read more →
We recently asked Robert to describe his Spirit Cultural Exchange experience so far as a J-1 Teacher placed in Illinois. Robert is from Kenya and is teaching High School English... read more →
Television station KXAN-TV reached out to our J-1 Teacher Program participants last month to interview them about their time preparing to teach in the U.S. for the 2021-22 schoolyear. Spirit’s... read more →
International travel is a rewarding experience, but it also comes with its challenges—especially during a global pandemic. Summer Work Travel participants really had to go the extra mile to make... read more →
Last January, Spirit alumni Musab C. from Turkey sat down with U.S. Consulate Istanbul staff to be interviewed for their “Cool States” video series. This series aims to teach students... read more →
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 →
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 →
For our 15th anniversary in 2017, Spirit Cultural Exchange wants to recognize exceptional alumni with our first Alumni Awards.We want to know how the J1 Work and Travel experience here... read more →