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 →
First ImpressionThis place is more beautiful then I expected and I'm so glad to be here. I think I'm gonna take a lot of amazing photos! I bet it's going... read more →
Layover in HoustonHi everyone, my name is Audrey O’Connell, and I am one of the scholarship recipients for this year! Right now, I’m sitting in the Houston airport waiting for... read more →
As Memorial Day was celebrated this last weekend, I had three days to enjoy and get ready for my last week here in the Windy City.Finally, the summer is here... 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 →
Our first stop was at a nice restaurant in the middle of the highway to have some breakfast (which by the way, was really good) and where I tried for... read more →
This month has been much warmer! (finally) I took a walk for the first time in the city without using any scarfs or a coat.The city is beautiful during sunny... 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 →
After one month on my own in Chicago, holidays were around the corner. Some days earlier, my family told me that they wanted to come to visit me along with... read more →
The evening of December 8th, 2016 will always be forever fresh in my memory. I did not think i'd ever see a live NBA game let alone with some of... read more →