J1s come from all across Europe each summer, spanning from the United Kingdom, through the Czech Republic, and all the way to Turkey.  (We will include Turkey here, though it is considered both part of Europe and Asia).  Their religious background is as varied as their cultural backgrounds: atheist, Christian, and Muslim.  As many (especially…

For the next few days we will focus on the primary regions the J1 Students come from and specific things we see in students from these areas.  First up, Latin America!     Many countries from Latin America are represented among our J1 students, with the majority coming from Ecuador, Colombia, and the Dominican Republic.  Their religious…

The majority of students walk, ride bikes, or take electric scooters to work each day.  With peak tourist-season traffic throughout the summer so high, accidents happen often.  Pray for clear vision on the roads, that students would be seen and that traffic laws would be followed.  Pray for wisdom and safetyas students travel home late…

The tourist industry in Myrtle Beach would struggle to function without the J1 work exchange program. Pray for each local employer/business that has J1 students joining them this summer, that they would treat them with care, respect, and fairness.  Pray for the students to have courage to report corruption so that the business owners might…

Finding good housing is one of the primary issues students face when they decide to come to Myrtle Beach.  There has been a housing shortage the last couple of summers that has led to many dicy housing situations for students.  Overcrowding, unsafe conditions, and sketchy landlords were constant themes.  We are excited that this year…

The Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce partners with the MBPD  to run weekly orientations during the first 6 weeks of the season.  Students can learn important safety tips, get help filling out forms, and connect with various services available.  It is an important opportunity for students to see and hear from people who are in…

Pray for the team of volunteers who spend time welcoming arrivals at the airport.  They work late nights, and are often the first friendly faces for students!  They are an important connecting point for students who arrive without housing, or who find themselves in sticky situations because of mis-communication with landlords or employers.  Pray for…

Pray for the J1 student exchange visitors who are coming, for their travel arrangements, fees and their visa interviews.  God knows exactly who he wants in Myrtle Beach this summer.  Pray for each student as they go through the interview and visa process, and as they come up with fees to pay the sponsor companies. …