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 →
COVID-19 and J-1 Exchanges Updated April 1, 2021 Spirit Cultural Exchange is closely monitoring the developments of COVID-19 in the US and abroad and its effect on J-1 exchanges. Our... read more →
On February 11, Spirit Representatives Cathriona and Katherine met 25 participants at Knuckleheads for some pizza and bowling! Some of the participants had never bowled before, but everyone caught on... read more →
Recently, Spirit Representative Jessica met participants at Sarabeth’s Kitchen for brunch and a cultural activity. Spirit treated the nine participants to a meal and shared in conversations about Key West... read more →
The Noble Network of Charter Schools is an open-enrollment public charter school network with 17 campuses across Chicago and over 12,000 students in grades 9 through 12. Their Winter Externship... read more →
American Red CrossSpirit held a training event at the American Red Cross of Greater Chicago that resulted in valuable mental health education of its staff and represented a valuable fundraiser... read more →
November 11 - Many Americans have relatives who have volunteered to serve in the United States Armed Forces. Veterans Day is an official U.S. public holiday observed annually on November... read more →
October 14 – Since 1971, Columbus Day has been celebrated on the second Monday in October in the United States. It is generally observed by banks, the bond market, the... read more →
June 1-30 - The month of June was chosen for LGBT Pride Month to remember the Stonewall riots, which occurred at the end of June 1969. “LGBT” are the initials that stand... read more →
May 1 - Although celebrated with far greater fanfare in other countries, May Day, usually celebrated on May 1, is a celebration of spring as well as a day honoring... read more →