Cultural Exchange
CIEE provides a wealth of information to encourage our participants to fully experience American culture. We also organize special events, exclusive to CIEE, to encourage cultural and professional exchange.
Culture Guide USA
This monthly email helps participants learn more about American culture and traditions, and it includes interesting facts about everything from holidays to government, as well as information about beautiful places like our national parks. It also introduces Service Learning Saturday, which highlights volunteer opportunities from the United States – a great way for J-1 participants to embrace an American tradition, make friends, and make a difference.
Top 10 Things to Do
To help you make the most of your time in the United States, we’ve compiled a list of the top 10 things to do in different regions throughout the country. No matter the season, you’ll find some fun and interesting activities to do while you’re in the United States.
Recent Posts
J-1 Visa Basics Every Employer Should Understand
The J‑1 visa supports a flexible, culturally rich exchange program that benefits both employers and participants. Yet misconceptions about BridgeUSA compliance, training plans, and employer responsibilities often create unnecessary hesitation.
How Employers Can Answer a Common J-1 Participant Question: Which J-1 Program is Right for Me?
J-1 professional exchange visitor categories have overlapping elements and nuances between them. Even if you read the regulations for each category, you could still walk away feeling confused about them.
Exchange Program Sponsors vs. Agents: What's the Difference?
Sponsors and agents. They sound similar, but are they? While both can help participants come to America on a BridgeUSA exchange program, they play very different roles in the process.