This week's theme is a Spirit staff favorite: "Jumping!" We are always impressed by the creativity of our participants as they reach new heights in this category! You can see... read more →
Every summer, cultural exchange participants from all around the world experience the 4th of July alongside their new American colleagues and friends. This exciting holiday is often a highlight for... read more →
This week, we asked participants to show us their new friends! From whole groups to besties and across all nationalities, we received some great photos! It is always wonderful to... read more →
Our annual Summer Photo Contest has begun! Each week, participants will send us photos from their Work and Travel, Intern, Trainee, or Teacher programs that fit the theme for the... read more →
Spirit staff, along with Spirit Interns and Teachers, attended a Chicago White Sox baseball game on May 21. The White Sox won against the Kansas City Royals 5-2! For many... read more →
Today is National Teacher Appreciation Day in the US! We appreciate our Exchange Teachers and their contributions to their schools and communities. "A teacher takes a hand, opens a mind,... read more →
Meet Jefferson! Jefferson is a BridgeUSA Culinary Intern from the Philippines, who is spending his program near Charlottesville, Virginia. Charlottesville is a quaint historical city that is home to the... read more →
Spirit is happy to announce that our 2023 Winter Photo Contest Grand Prize Winner is… Assiria M. from Brazil! Assiria submitted her winning photo during the Week 4 category "Winter... read more →
The final category for our Winter Photo Contest was “Favorite Winter Memory.” From NBA games to trips to Las Vegas to culture-sharing activities, our participants certainly had a great winter... read more →
Meet Jolene! Jolene is a BridgeUSA Hospitality Trainee from the Philippines. She first came to the US as a Work & Travel participant who spent her program in Wisconsin. As... read more →