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Which J-1 program is right for me?
One of the most common questions we receive as a sponsor for BridgeUSA professional exchange programs is: “ which J-1 program is right for me?" It is a completely understandable... keep reading
Cultural Exchange Alumni Tour: Celebrating Philippine American Friendship Through Cultural Exchange
by Zia Kalong, Content Strategist, Vision International Philippines Vision International Philippines (VIP), in partnership with the U.S. Embassy Manilla, held the first ever J-1 Cultural Exchange Alumni Tour where nearly... keep reading
Global Pathfinders Summit: Connecting to the World, Connecting to Myself
By Elina Sergejeva, CIEE Internship USA 2018-2019 participant At a time when my home country of Latvia was so far away, I started connecting with others in a new way... keep reading
Is it you summer?
After grinding through winter and a not super warm spring, summer is finally around here. You can notice people getting out of their homes, walking around and enjoying the nature... keep reading
Keep it local - eating smoked pig
The 4th of July is a special day, even on the rock at the end of the world called Kaua'i, where I am at. I got invited over by my... keep reading
When stones feed plants - farming on Kaua'i
Today we examined a new project on the farm, a so called "raised bed." In farming, you call this a structure like the one you see up top. The basic... keep reading
A healing fruit in paradise
Raves, waves and Ruffles Hot Wings Flavored Potato Chips: Here's what's going on on Kaua'i, Hawaii
About the author
I'm a young man, exactly in my mid-twenties. Currently living on the island of Kaua'i, in the US state of Hawaii. Ended up on this rock at the end of... keep reading
Meeting Marie Royce, Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
A few months ago, two CIEE alumni had the distinct opportunity to attend a breakfast roundtable discussion with Marie Royce, Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs at the... keep reading
Engineering skills and professional growth: Scott's internship
By Scott Strachan, 2017 Entrepreneurial Scotland Saltire Programme Scholar Scott traveled to the U.S. as part of the Entrepreneurial Scotland Saltire Scholar Programme. Each year, IST Plus ( istplus.com) in... keep reading
Intern lives out his architecture dreams in Miami
By Pablo Ambrossi, CIEE Internship USA 2017 alum My name is Pablo Ambrossi and I was born and raised in Madrid, Spain. I am a 22-year-old student set to graduate... keep reading
From exchange participant to host: our interview with Suzanna Jemsby
After hearing from CIEE Internship USA participant Soroth San, we wanted to learn about hosting a J-1 intern from the perspective of his school, The Galloway School in Atlanta, Georgia... keep reading
"Learn how to learn": Soroth's semester at The Galloway School
By Soroth San, CIEE Internship USA participant, 2017-2018. This year I am an intern at The Galloway School in Atlanta, Georgia, but at home in Cambodia, I was working as... keep reading
The J-1 internship that launched my career: Peter's story
By Peter Sima, 2014 CIEE Internship alumnus Hello everyone! My name is Peter Sima, and I come from the beautiful country of Slovakia. This small country is located in the... keep reading
From Rural Cambodia to Atlanta: Soroth's Year at School
By Soroth San, CIEE Internship USA 2017-2018 Participant I was born and grew up in a poor village in Cambodia. I moved to the capital city, Phnom Penh, and became... keep reading