This week’s theme was “Your New International Friends,” and we received some amazing photos of our participants showing us the new international friends they made during their BridgeUSA cultural exchange program! Below are our top six photos from Week 2 of our Summer Photo Contest 2025.
1st Place – Omarion F.
Work & Travel | West Glacier, Montana
“There’s nothing better than a view like this!”
2nd Place – Solongo B.
Work & Travel | Sevierville, Tennessee
“Since coming here, I’ve met some truly wonderful people and made great friendships. I’m really happy!”
3rd Place – Bilguun D.
Work & Travel | Cody, Wyoming
“Sunset in D.C. with my new Asian friends – good vibes and great memories.”
Finalist – Yuqin Z.
Work & Travel | Duluth, Minnesota
“With my new international friends.”
Finalist – Chenghui T.
Work & Travel | Anchorage, Alaska
“On my birthday in the US, my Kazakhstani roommate sang a birthday song for me at midnight. I will always remember that.”
Finalist – Misheel E.
Work & Travel | Superior, Wisconsin
“It’s been such a great experience meeting wonderful people from around the world.”
Finalist – Nastasia H.
Work & Travel | Woodstock, Vermont
“A 3 hour trip to Maine from Vermont was worth it AFTER ALL!”
