April Is Cultural Exchange Month
Spirit is happy to share the following message by U.S. Secretary of State Blinken in celebration of Arts and Cultural Diplomacy Month. Secretary Blinken highlights
Work and Travel Memories with U.S. Consulate Istanbul
Last January, Spirit alumni Musab C. from Turkey sat down with U.S. Consulate Istanbul staff to be interviewed for their “Cool States” video series. This
Work and Travel in the USA During COVID-19: Participant Profile
We recently reached out to Eray Z., a J-1 Work and Travel in the USA participant from Turkey, who participated in Spirit’s program last summer.
Training in the USA During COVID: Participant Profile
While COVID-19 may have affected many things this year, our participants training in the USA have learned how to make the most of their J-1
Teaching in the USA During COVID-19: Participant Profile
To learn more about how COVID-19 has affected our participants teaching in the USA, we reached out to Mitchel D., a J-1 Teacher from the
Spirit Outlook for 2021
Dear Spirit Partners, Happy holidays to our U.S. based Host Employers, schools, and local community partners. COVID-19 has tested us this year, and I am
BridgeUSA: A New Brand Identity for the Exchange Visitor Program
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
Updates on Covid-19 and J-1 Exchanges
June 13, 2022 International Travel to the United States Please see an important update from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) for all International Air
Winter 2020 Wisconsin Dells Trip
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