Monthly Cultural Almanac: June 2019
June 1-30 – The month of June was chosen for LGBT Pride Month to remember the Stonewall riots, which occurred at the end of June 1969. “LGBT”
“Work and Travel Program at Safeway”
My name is Amy, and I've recently come back from Idaho Springs, Colorado after doing the Work and Travel Program at Safeway! I really had
“Caring for the Ala Wai Watershed”
Aloha everyone, I can't believe my training is already 10 months over. On Earth Day, I did Bank Cleanup with my Host Company Kyo-Ya Management
Engineering Internship Fair in Mexico City
For a second consecutive year, Spirit Cultural Exchange staff traveled to Mexico City in April to host internship interviews for engineering students. Along with staff
Monthly Cultural Almanac: May 2019
May 1 – Although celebrated with far greater fanfare in other countries, May Day, usually celebrated on May 1, is a celebration of spring as
Exchange Week in the District 2019
Spirit teamed up with four other J-1 sponsors to organize meetings with various Members of Congress across Wisconsin throughout the week. Christina led a meeting in
Midwest Sponsors 2019 Health Safety Welfare Summit
With the busy summer season rapidly approaching, the Midwest Health Safety Welfare Summit functions to heighten awareness about participant safety, provide relevant training, and inspire
Monthly Cultural Almanac: April 2019
First Week of April – American football season is out, and baseball season is in! Opening Day is the day on which professional baseball leagues
“The Biggest Adventure in My Life”
I've been living in Lake Harmony, Pennsylvania and I wanted to share with everybody that I got engaged this winter while I was in the