Exchange Programs in the United States
Teach, train or work abroad in the US while learning about American culture.
Select the BridgeUSA J-1 Visa Program that is Right for You
Spirit Cultural Exchange offers a variety of BridgeUSA J-1 visa exchange programs to international university students, recent graduates, young professionals and teachers from around the world who want to experience life in the US.
Whether you live in a small town or busy city, by traveling to the United States as a Spirit Cultural Exchange participant on a J-1 visa, you will take part in typical American activities that expose you to the life and culture of the United States.
Intern or Train in the US
Gain valuable hands-on professional training and development at a prominent business in the United States while experiencing American culture for up to 18 months.
Teach School in the US
Learn what life is like as a teacher in the US. Live and work in the United States as a K-12 teacher for up to three to five years on a J-1 visa.
Work and Travel in the US
Experience American culture while working in the US. Live and work abroad in the United States for up to four months during your summer break from university.
Get Started On Your Adventure in the US
What Our Participants Are Saying
Check out our programs for US and global citizens to volunteer in Ecuador.
Spirit offers individuals the opportunity to help with a variety of volunteer projects in Ecuador while learning Spanish and immersing themselves in the local culture.
If you dream of experiencing the world more deeply than by just being a tourist, our program is a way to live abroad affordably while giving back to the community you live in.
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