Work Exchanges Blog

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...keep reading

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

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

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

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

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

Raves, waves and Ruffles Hot Wings Flavored Potato Chips: Here's what's going on on Kaua'i, Hawaiikeep reading

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

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

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