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GEC was approved for our J-1 Sponsorship designation from the U.S. Department of State in 2005. Global Educational Concepts, Inc.

(GEC) is located in Nashville, TN. We are a designated sponsor of the U.S. Department of State’s J-1 Summer Work Travel, Trainee, Internship, Camp counselor, High School and Teacher programs. We fully support and believe in the public diplomacy opportunities these exchange programs offer our Participants, Host families and Host Employers. The leadership of GEC has over 100 years of combined experi

ence working directly with thousands of international students. We seek to provide the best service and support possible to the young people who participate in our programs while adhering to the regulations that govern these programs. Our program participants can be found living, working, and training all across the U.S. We are proud members of the Alliance for International Educational and Cultural Exchange and the World Youth Student and Educational (WYSE) Travel Confederation.

29/07/2025

Smiles for milessss😄We love seeing you all having a great time and making the most of your summer!

25/07/2025

It's almost time for Exchange Day PCB 2025!! 🤩🥳
On Monday, August 4th, from 5-9pm, get together with your fellow participants to celebrate the power of international exchange! From sharing your culture to giving back to your community, you are making a positive impact that deserves to be celebrated!

See below for more details🌏

23/07/2025

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? It's a check in!🦸‍♂️

We're just one square away from a BINGO! Now is your time to complete one of the cultural activities and submit it to us for a chance to win!

Be sure to review the rules below and we look forward to seeing your entries!! Send entries to: [email protected]

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Rules & Eligibility:
1. You MUST be an active GEC Exchange Visitor in the U.S. - ALL programs are eligible.
2. Check out the BINGO card and choose a Fun Cultural Activity.
3. Take a picture of YOU doing that ACTIVITY (you MUST be in the picture, or it doesn't count!)
4. Send that picture, along with your NAME, NAME OF THE ACTIVITY, and the DATE of that activity to: [email protected]
5. Any Exchange Visitor submitting a "BINGO Activity" gets entered into a drawing for prizes.
6. Would you like another chance at the drawing? Comment on this post!
7. Would you like even more chances? Submit more activity pictures and more comments on the BINGO posts.
8. Drawings to take place EVERY TIME GEC gets a BINGO... so get started right away and enter often for the best chance at winning prizes!

20/07/2025

Beautiful views and beaming exchange visitors! These participants from Turkey and Jamaica went on a hiking trip in Utah with their Host Organization! We wish we could’ve gone 😉

18/07/2025

Valeria from Mexico took part in a Watermelon Eating Contest on the 4th of July - way to be one in a MELON! 🍉

15/07/2025

Looking on top in orange! These participants are checking in from Panama City Beach, Florida and it looks like a blast! ☀🏝

14/07/2025

A birthday celebration for Vanessa! Her host took the time to make her birthday special while being away from home. As her host said, “It’s the little moments like these that help make their experience here memorable.” We hope you had a great birthday, Vanessa!

11/07/2025

Exchange Visitor Johan from Mexico shared this photo with us of him and friends sharing their favorite music from each of their respective countries while singing and dancing together! It’s really cool to see students from all around the world sharing their culture with one another!🎼🎤

09/07/2025

Quick check in from some of our exchange visitors in Florida! Thanks for sharing your photos with us and as always, we love seeing all of you having a great time experiencing American culture while also sharing your own culture with all of us. That is what this is all about!!

07/07/2025

An amazing turn out at the first of many cultural exchange trips in Ocean City, Maryland! Some of our exchange visitors enjoyed a day on the beach filled with friends, fun, and a whole lotta sunshine! We love seeing you all build lasting friendships with fellow students from all over the world ☀🌎😍

04/07/2025

Wishing you all a Happy Independence Day from everyone here at GEC! Stay safe and make sure to enjoy a hotdog or two and all of the amazing fireworks! 🌭🎆

03/07/2025

The game is on! Thanks Dionileidy for your entry! Dionileidy got a BINGO square for "Visiting a National Monument" – make sure to send in your entries to help us get to a BINGO!

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2451 Atrium Way

37214

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Monday	09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday	09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday	09:00 - 17:00
Thursday	09:00 - 17:00
Friday	09:00 - 17:00

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http://www.gecexchanges.com/

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Global Educational Concepts, Inc. (GEC) is located in Nashville, TN. We are a designated sponsor of the U.S. Department of State’s Summer Work Travel Exchange Program and Intern/Trainee Exchange Programs. We fully support and believe in the public diplomacy opportunities these exchange programs offer our Participants, Host families and Host Employers. The leadership of GEC has over 100 years of combined experience working directly with thousands of international students. We seek to provide the best service and support possible to the young people who participate in our programs while adhering to the regulations that govern these programs. Our program participants can be found living, working, and training all across the U.S. We are proud members of the Alliance for International Educational and Cultural Exchange and the World Youth Student and Educational (WYSE) Travel Confederation.