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      Want a life-changing adventure after high school? Take a gap year and explore the world.

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      Be an exchange student in high school and gain confidence, independence, and a global perspective. Students who study abroad stand out in their college career and beyond.

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      Improve your language skills while living with a local family abroad. Make international friends and explore a different culture during your full immersion language camp.

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      Only have the summer to spend abroad and want to participate in a cultural exchange program? Here are our programs with summer options.

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      Partner with a Spanish school to provide academic enrichment and cultural immersion to teachers and students through a reciprocal classroom exchange.

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    • mobile menu imageTeach English Abroad

      Gain international work experience while traveling and living abroad! Make an impact on your host community abroad while building a global perspective.

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      Teaching English in a Homestay is your chance to tutor your host family in the English language while gaining a deeper understanding of a country and culture.

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      Earn your TEFL Certification and open the door to paid work and teaching opportunities abroad.

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      Gain international career experience while also having the freedom to travel. Experience a new culture with new friends from around the world!

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      Only have the summer to spend abroad and want to do something meaningful? These programs have summer only options.

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      This page is a resource for high school faculty interested in helping a student go abroad with Greenheart Travel.

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      Check out our handy fundraising tips and get ready for an unforgettable travel adventure without breaking the bank.

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      Travel for a change with a Greenheart Service Grant. Make a difference by creating or improving a community-focused project abroad or at home!

    • mobile menu imageFirst Time Travelers

      Don’t let financial stress stand in the way of travel! Check out our scholarships available for travelers wanting a meaningful, cultural experience.

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      An interactive guide to your cultural experience, this resource will help you interact and reflect on your program in a meaningful way.

    • mobile menu imageParent Handbook

      Greenheart Travel understands the needs of high school students taking this big step and we provide support for both you and your child before, during, and after their adventure abroad.

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      Greenheart Travel Alumni are passionate about connecting people and planet through learning languages, exploring cultures, teaching English and volunteering for environmental causes around the world.

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    • desktop menu imageGap year

      Want a life-changing adventure after high school? Take a gap year and explore the world.

    • desktop menu imageHigh School Abroad

      Be an exchange student in high school and gain confidence, independence, and a global perspective. Students who study abroad stand out in their college career and beyond.

    • desktop menu imageLanguage Camps

      Improve your language skills while living with a local family abroad. Make international friends and explore a different culture during your full immersion language camp.

    • desktop menu imageSummer Programs

      Only have the summer to spend abroad and want to participate in a cultural exchange program? Here are our programs with summer options.

    • desktop menu imageSchool Exchange

      Partner with a Spanish school to provide academic enrichment and cultural immersion to teachers and students through a reciprocal classroom exchange.

  • Adult Programs
    • desktop menu imageTeach English Abroad

      Gain international work experience while traveling and living abroad! Make an impact on your host community abroad while building a global perspective.

    • desktop menu imageHomestay Abroad

      Teaching English in a Homestay is your chance to tutor your host family in the English language while gaining a deeper understanding of a country and culture.

    • desktop menu imageTEFL Certification

      Earn your TEFL Certification and open the door to paid work and teaching opportunities abroad.

    • desktop menu imageWork Abroad

      Gain international career experience while also having the freedom to travel. Experience a new culture with new friends from around the world!

    • desktop menu imageSummer Programs

      Only have the summer to spend abroad and want to do something meaningful? These programs have summer only options.

    • desktop menu imageGet a Job Through Greenheart
  • Safety
  • Resources
    • desktop menu imageGet a Job Through Greenheart
    • desktop menu imageFor High Schools

      This page is a resource for high school faculty interested in helping a student go abroad with Greenheart Travel.

    • desktop menu imageFundraising Guide

      Check out our handy fundraising tips and get ready for an unforgettable travel adventure without breaking the bank.

    • desktop menu imageGreenheart Grants

      Travel for a change with a Greenheart Service Grant. Make a difference by creating or improving a community-focused project abroad or at home!

    • desktop menu imageFirst Time Travelers

      Don’t let financial stress stand in the way of travel! Check out our scholarships available for travelers wanting a meaningful, cultural experience.

    • desktop menu imageGreenheart Travel Atlas

      An interactive guide to your cultural experience, this resource will help you interact and reflect on your program in a meaningful way.

    • desktop menu imageParent Handbook

      Greenheart Travel understands the needs of high school students taking this big step and we provide support for both you and your child before, during, and after their adventure abroad.

    • Podcast
  • Blog
  • …
    • desktop menu imageContact Us

      We’d love to hear from you! If you have a question about a program, a country, or just want to let us know how great you think our blog is, please complete the form on this page. Our staff will be happy to help you!

    • desktop menu imageBecome a Partner

      Please fill out the inquiry form to become a Greenheart Travel partner.

    • desktop menu imageOur Mission

      Greenheart Travel gives you the tools to make sure you’re more than a tourist, you’re a world citizen. You don’t just travel for the sights, you travel for a change.

    • desktop menu imageAlumni

      Greenheart Travel Alumni are passionate about connecting people and planet through learning languages, exploring cultures, teaching English and volunteering for environmental causes around the world.

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Question: “Now that you’ve been in Korea a while, what about culture shock??”

Question: “Now that you’ve been in Korea a while, what about culture shock??”

Just the other day I was talking to a family member and they asked me a very simple question that I, of course, felt obligated to answer in an entire blog post rather than with a simple ‘yes’ or ‘no’.
July 9, 2014 by Samuel Grguric
Schools out!!

Schools out!!

Well sophomore year is over. 🙂 2 months left before I leave for France. I feel like this year in French was much better than last year. I listened to every lecture, took every note, did every worksheet I could...
June 26, 2014 by Mickey Tennis
Montréal, nous voilà!

Montréal, nous voilà!

Hey all! On Saturday WHS french club will be going to Quebec for a week! This is very exciting as Quebec is Canada’s largest province and the main language is french! The week will consist of really great food, really...
June 18, 2014 by Erika Wilmes
Meet the Animals of the Animal Rescue Center in Costa Rica

Meet the Animals of the Animal Rescue Center in Costa Rica

Want to volunteer abroad with animals? Meet a few of the recent additions to the Animal Rescue Center and learn how you can help them make it back into the wild as a volunteer.
June 17, 2014 by Nathaniel McIntosh
An Educator’s Responsibility: Grow, Always.

An Educator’s Responsibility: Grow, Always.

While there are a number of ways to grow and excel as a teacher (and I ain't knockin’ any of ‘em) travel has been the most powerful way for me to do so.
June 17, 2014 by Alex Hollett
Monday Madness

Monday Madness

I know that technically this blog is a day late, but hey – better late than never right! I had meant to blog last night, I really did, but life got in the way like it always seems to do...
June 17, 2014 by Gian Reinardy
Things I will Miss about Sweden

Things I will Miss about Sweden

I have made a list of “Things I will miss from Sweden” “Things I will not miss from Sweden” and Things I miss in America”.
June 14, 2014 by Gian Reinardy
“Oh my GOD, is that new Psy video REAL LIFE?!”

“Oh my GOD, is that new Psy video REAL LIFE?!”

I recently had a friend who lives in the States ask me, “Is that new Psy video with Snoop Dogg real?! Like, is that how you guys really drink all the time?” Now, before I give you my response, if...
June 12, 2014 by Samuel Grguric
Travel, Travel, Travel in South Korea

Travel, Travel, Travel in South Korea

I am still loving teaching English in South Korea. I love the variety that this job offers. Even though I might be teaching the same lesson, each class reacts to it differently.
June 11, 2014 by Megan Rainey
Chokladbollar

Chokladbollar

The weather today has been AMAZING. 70 and not a cloud in the sky, it pains me to even sit inside for this few short minutes to write the blog post! Grandma and I had a great quiet morning, we...
June 7, 2014 by Gian Reinardy
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