CIEE BridgeUSA Work Exchanges Blog

I can honestly say this year has pushed me out of my comfort zone in the best possible way.

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

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.

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.

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.

Being part of the CIEE BridgeUSA Intern program has completely changed my life.

My American internship was more than just a career opportunity. It was a defining chapter in my journey as a chef and as a person.

Since I started my trainee program at the Ritz-Carlton Grande Lakes in Orlando, I can confidently say that this experience has exceeded all my expectations.

My American internship experience in Boston has been nothing short of amazing.

My time in the United States was an unforgettable journey that shaped me into who I am today.

My internship was a dream come true – a unique blend of professional experience, cultural immersion, and personal growth set in one of the most stunning destinations in the world.

Through my internship, I managed to travel to the States – and the experience was out of this world.