This month, Spirit staff members Colleen and Grace accompanied 21 exchange participants from Mongolia, Turkey, Jamaica, China, Colombia, Dominican Republic, and Kazakhstan on a daytrip to Madison, Wisconsin. Special guests... read more →
This summer, Spirit staff and participants had the pleasure of attending a Chicago White Sox game! The afternoon was filled with excitement, camaraderie, and the quintessential American experience of a... read more →
With the busy summer season rapidly approaching, the Midwest J-1 Sponsors Health Safety Welfare Summit functions to heighten awareness about participant safety, provide relevant training, and inspire new initiatives to... read more →
Spirit representatives Cathriona and Suzanne recently visited Lara, an Accounting and Business Management BridgeUSA Intern Program Participant with Meridian Group International in Deerfield, Illinois. During their visit, they had the... read more →
Last month, Spirit representative Katherine joined Host Employers, community members, and other sponsors for the Wisconsin Dells BridgeUSA Host Employer Forum. This was a great opportunity to share information and... read more →
Spirit Cultural Exchange has been a sponsor of the J-1 BridgeUSA program since 2002. From the very first year, we have helped international university students form lasting connections and memories... read more →
International Education Week (IEW) is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. IEW is a joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the... read more →
To cap off the Spirit staff's summer travel to visit our participants and Host Employers, Spirit representative Gloria traveled to see Spirit Work and Travel in Jackson Hole, Wyoming in... read more →
Exchange Day is a celebration of the power of international exchange! Under the motto "Eat, Play, Give," communities across the United States hold events that provide cultural exchange program participants... read more →
Spirit representatives Rachel and Sarah recently enjoyed a summer Kohler and Door County Work and Travel trip! They visited a Host Employer in Kohler, saw employee housing, and explored the... read more →