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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
What about Oregon?
Last month I wrote about Portland, but what about the rest of the state? Buckle up, there are a lot of fun things to do in Oregon! - Oregon's capital... keep reading
Fall...ing
What does someone think when hearing the word "seasons"? Undeniably, in most cases our brain recalls the life history of a tree foliage. As beautiful as the foliage may seem... keep reading
What's up with Portland?
City of Roses, Bridgetown, Beervana, Rip City, Stumptown, PDX... So many different names for the city of Portland (Oregon), also so many things that made me fall in love with... keep reading
Life is a Surprise: Living the Moment That Was Beyond My Dreams
By Sittie Shiena Badal, CIEE Professional Career Training USA and Global Pathfinder Summit fellow I left my beloved homeland, Philippines, with high hopes and dreams that I consider achievable as... keep reading
How to meet new people?
Sometimes it can be hard being at a new town with a different culture and not knowing anyone. What helps a lot is surrounding yourself with people you can be... keep reading
Say what?
Since I've been living in the United States, I started noticing that they use a lot of expressions. I’ve been writing down the ones I like the most and thought... 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
How I Found a #CircusFamily on My Exchange Program
By Gloria Olivera, Professional Career Training USA 2017-2018 I am Gloria, Argentinean. Checho, my husband, is Mexican. We are a married couple, who in 2016 after 5 years of working... 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
San Francisco - The Beginning of an Adventure to America
We did a call to action looking for dedicated Internship USA and Career Training USA participants from around the world who wanted to capture their upcoming U.S. experience and share... keep reading