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.