Today marks the second annual 50/50 day, which is a day dedicated to working towards a more gender-balanced world. There are over 35,000 events taking place worldwide in 60 countries... read more →
Spirit Cultural Exchange recently collaborated with other J1 Visa Sponsors, Greenheart Exchange Work and Travel and CENET, to host the Midwest Safety Summit. With the busy summer season rapidly approaching, the Midwest... read more →
Via Door County PulsePresident Trump’s administration is reviewing the J-1 visa program for significant reductions, according to the Wall Street Journal. The program is being reviewed for its impact on... 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 →
In June, Spirit representatives Jessica Hines and Austin Bentz visited Okoboji to host an International Student Outreach Program (ISOP) Orientation for J-1 participants in the area. The orientation gave participants... read more →
Dear exchange community, International students have visited our communities for years. Learning our culture. Working in your businesses. Becoming our friends.Now, the J-1 Summer Work Travel Program is under attack.Some in... read more →
Spirit Cultural Exchange recently hosted the first Okoboji International Student Outreach Program (ISOP). ISOPs are common in regions that host a large number of J1 international students such as the... read more →
Our exchange community has done a great job engaging the House these past few weeks. Now our attentions turn to the senate.We need to support Senator Cory Booker as he... read more →
February 10, 2017Dear Cultural Exchange Community,The USA is definitely in a period of self-assessment about our immigration and visa policies. While the immigration issue is complex and multifaceted, Americans largely... read more →