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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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      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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      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.

    • mobile 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.

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      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.

  • Teen Programs
    • 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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Am I Nuts?!? No… Just Lovestruck with Traveling

Am I Nuts?!? No… Just Lovestruck with Traveling

This is all really happening.  It’s finally starting to sink in.  I set my resignation date at work months ago in preparation.  And today was my last day.  Now there’s no turning back.  I’M MOVING TO SOUTH KOREA TO TEACH...
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10 Things You Will Experience When You Travel in Thailand

10 Things You Will Experience When You Travel in Thailand

What you will undoubtedly experience if you spend a significant amount of time in Thailand. Some of these things I will miss when I leave, others… I most definitely will not.
February 5, 2014 by Elly Veazey
LATTE ART IN SOUTH KOREA

LATTE ART IN SOUTH KOREA

One of my favorite sips of Korean culture is the inundation of coffee shops. Even though I didn’t live in Seoul, my considered “rural” Korean town had several chain cafés, in addition to a few local shops. The day “Coffee...
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Settling into My New Life

Settling into My New Life

It is hard to write these blog posts without reflecting back on all I have learned and experienced since November, but I will do my best.  As I had mentioned, Friday night came quickly and I was extremely tired.  I...
February 3, 2014 by Elly Veazey
Monday Update from Sweden

Monday Update from Sweden

My host mom says she is really proud of my progress. Each day I can understand more and more and am beginning to form basic sentences. My pronunciation is absolutely terrible though, some of the words are so hard to...
February 3, 2014 by Gian Reinardy
24 Hours in Vientiane, Laos

24 Hours in Vientiane, Laos

Basically, the visa run company meets you in a Tesco parking lot in Bangkok. No reservations, just show up with passport, documents and money. Board a van. And go.
February 2, 2014 by Sofia Kalogirou
Picture Diary from Sweden

Picture Diary from Sweden

I have come up with a perfect solution – a Picture Diary! I think that this will be a really fun and easy way to show everyone what I have been up to all day and give more insight to...
February 1, 2014 by Gian Reinardy
Oranges Aren’t From Florida? Who knew.

Oranges Aren’t From Florida? Who knew.

Part of living in a new country with a new family is learning lots of new things. For example today I learned that oranges are actually originally from China.
January 31, 2014 by Gian Reinardy
I’m going to Korea!

I’m going to Korea!

Drum roll please, I’ve finally got my EPIK location, Geongbuk Providence. I won’t know what city I’m in until towards the end of my orientation. BUT that doesn’t matter because I’m going to KOREA. I’m jam packed with things do...
January 31, 2014 by Maddie Fischer
DUK BOKKI DELIVERY IN SOUTH KOREA

DUK BOKKI DELIVERY IN SOUTH KOREA

Korea is a culture of convenience. Much like the United States, where I’m from, the ease of having things done for you is appreciated. But, to my surprise, Koreans are much better at offering delivery service for the funniest things.
January 31, 2014 by
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