CIEE BridgeUSA Work Exchanges Blog

Meet Alyssa Graudins, director of recruiting for the Broadmoor Resort and Hotel in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

If someone had told me back in school that I would one day live out my dream internship, I probably would’ve smiled and said, “Maybe someday.”

Living and working in Buffalo, New York, as part of the CIEE BridgeUSA Intern program has been one of the most enriching experiences of my life.

Meet Elijah from Nigeria, who worked at Cedar Point Amusement Park in Sandusky, Ohio, in 2024.

As a photography intern in the U.S., I’ve had the chance to capture moments I never imagined I’d witness.

I had no expectations about Salt Lake City or the USA, and I can honestly say I’ve been incredibly surprised and happy with this experience.

My two-month internship at the International Finance Bank in Miami was an incredible experience, offering a blend of professional growth and unforgettable cultural immersion.

Meet Peter Brimstone, assistant director at Pierce Camp Birchmont in New Hampshire.

These images capture the heart of what made my CIEE BridgeUSA Intern program so life changing: the friendships, the cultural immersion, and the love story that brought me more than I ever dreamed possible.

A 1,900% to 4,900% increase. That’s how much H-1B visa costs surged when President Trump introduced a $100,000 petition fee for skilled foreign workers seeking to enter the U.S.

My time in America during my internship was truly one of the most memorable and transformative experiences of my life.

I’m just a few months into my CIEE BridgeUSA internship, and it’s already been an eye-opening experience.

Meet Catherine LaBelle, employee programs manager in Yellowstone National Park with Xanterra Travel Collection.

Being part of the CIEE BridgeUSA Intern program at the Montage Deer Valley in Utah as a pastry chef intern was nothing short of life changing.

With the H-1B visa news, it's a perfect time to explore another option for international talent acquisition: the J-1 visa.