Led by the Linkages Office of the University of Baguio, in collaboration with ZIP Travel Philippines, mark your calendars for another exciting international opportunity as we invite students and parents to the 2026 BRIDGE USA Cultural Exchange Program Orientation and Seminar!
The Bridge USA programs, J1 Visa and Summer Work and Travel, offer lifelong learning opportunities; develop opportunities and experiences for cross-cultural competency building and awareness; and improve academic-forward and practical application of soft and hard skills required for professional impact.
BRIDGE USA PRE-DEPARTURE ORIENTATION AND SEMINAR (PDOS)
- Date: April 29, 2026
- Time: 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM
- Venue: Centennial Hall | University of Baguio
Expedited and supported through the Broadening Reach through International Development and Global Experience (BRIDGE) program, which brings more than just an international experience, as students learn the ins and outs of real-life experiences that sharpen communication skills, intercultural competence, and a genuine appreciation of cultural diversity.
Formally established through a signed Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) in 2011, the opportunities and collaborations with the likes of ZIP Travel Philippines have then opened an avenue for upcoming partnerships for student and career development in national and global exposures or metrics, all while addressing other sustainable development goals for future programs and academic fulfillment down the line.
Become a UBian global citizen; learn and lead from a broader vision, as the event upholds the promise of bringing global expansion and academic excellence accessible to promising and qualified applicants, aligning with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 4 (Quality Education), 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), and 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).
Soaring over the skies in the pursuit of quality education, with over 831 participants involved in the BRIDGE cultural exchange program since 2024 and 39 outbound participants taking the world by storm in the Summer Work and Travel (SWAT) program since 2023, this is your chance to learn from professionals and esteemed alumni in the ultimate mix of cultural wit and educational charm for practical application in the real world!
Don’t miss out on this; see you on the floor, UBians!
