Exchange Programs in the United States

Teach, train or work abroad in the US while learning about American culture.

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Select the BridgeUSA J-1 Visa Program that is Right for You

Spirit Cultural Exchange offers a variety of BridgeUSA J-1 visa exchange programs to international university students, recent graduates, young professionals and teachers from around the world who want to experience life in the US.

Whether you live in a small town or busy city, by traveling to the United States as a Spirit Cultural Exchange participant on a J-1 visa, you will take part in typical American activities that expose you to the life and culture of the United States.

Intern and Train in the USA J-1 Visa

Intern or Train in the US

Gain valuable hands-on professional training and development at a prominent business in the United States while experiencing American culture for up to 18 months.

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Teach in the USA J-1 Visa

Teach School in the US

Learn what life is like as a teacher in the US. Live and work in the United States as a K-12 teacher for up to three to five years on a J-1 visa.

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Work & Travel in the USA

Work and Travel in the US

Experience American culture while working in the US. Live and work abroad in the United States for up to four months during your summer break from university.

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What Our Participants Are Saying

"I would like to express thanks to Spirit Cultural Exchange for giving me an amazing summer. My placement was wonderful and beautiful. It was my first summer in the USA and the people were so nice."
Azkhuu E.
Mongolia, Work and Travel Participant
"This program helped me a lot to gain more confidence, trust myself more and become braver now. Thank you for allowing me to experience this program."
Roxanne R.
Phillippines, Culinary Trainee, West Virginia
"I've learned lots of things on this program. I met my expectation which was to improve my English. I've got new friends from many different countries."
Sirikan A.
Thailand, Work and Travel Participant, North Carolina

Check out our programs for US and global citizens to volunteer in Ecuador.

Spirit offers individuals the opportunity to help with a variety of volunteer projects in Ecuador while learning Spanish and immersing themselves in the local culture.

If you dream of experiencing the world more deeply than by just being a tourist, our program is a way to live abroad affordably while giving back to the community you live in.

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Travel - Volunteer in Ecuador

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Setting Up a US Classroom

Setting Up a US Classroom: A Guide for BridgeUSA Exchange Teachers

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Preparing for Parent Teacher Conferences

Preparing for Parent Teacher Conferences in the US as a J-1 Visa Teacher

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