2021 Summer Photo Contest – Week 1
Our annual Summer Photo Contest is back! This week’s theme was “Your Town,” and we received some great photos from Work and Travel participants all
Spirit Cultural Exchange News
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
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
Spirit Trip to Fort East Martello Museum
Recently, Spirit Representative Jessica met participants at Sarabeth’s Kitchen for brunch and a cultural activity. Spirit treated the nine participants to a meal and shared
Spirit Externship with Noble Network of Charter Schools
The Noble Network of Charter Schools is an open-enrollment public charter school network with 17 campuses across Chicago and over 12,000 students in grades 9