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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.

    • 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.

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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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    • 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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Top 5 Reasons to get TEFL Certified in Costa Rica

Top 5 Reasons to get TEFL Certified in Costa Rica

If the opportunity to get paid to teach and travel abroad isn't motivating enough, check out five more reasons from our Greenheart Travel Costa Rica TEFL Course graduates on what they loved most about getting certified in Costa Rica!
June 10, 2016 by Samuel Tew in TEFL - Costa Rica
Thai Tidbits

Thai Tidbits

Writing often is quite honestly impossible, but I’m going to go right ahead and call that a good thing because it means I’ve been keeping busy! I’m loving my life in Thailand more than I had even hoped for and...
June 9, 2016 by Clara Bekeny in Teach Abroad - Thailand
Intermission: I Have to go Home Soon

Intermission: I Have to go Home Soon

I am exactly where I am supposed to be and I wouldn’t trade it for the world. Mostly because I already have the world. And, while it’s not really mine to trade, it has given me so much that I...
May 23, 2016 by Anna Cutler in Teach Abroad - Thailand
A Day in my (England) Life

A Day in my (England) Life

Hey everyone, as I’m nearing the end of this program I’ve realized that I’m only posting blog posts when I go on a trip somewhere. I think that’s because my everyday life here has already become so normal for me...
May 5, 2016 by Grace Coburn in High School - England
Ferias and Flamenco Dresses in Spanish Culture

Ferias and Flamenco Dresses in Spanish Culture

In most of the towns all throughout Spain there is a fair, or feria in Spanish,  that lasts anywhere from 2 to 7 days. There are small little attractions, rides, and the link of games that we associate with fairs. But,...
May 3, 2016 by Kaitlyn Wolin in High School - Spain
An Update On Month One in Chiang Mai

An Update On Month One in Chiang Mai

I’ve been in Thailand for just about a month now, and I have finally moved to my placement in Trang City and found an apartment! But let me back up just a second real quick. The past month in Chiang...
April 30, 2016 by Clara Bekeny in Teach Abroad - Thailand
Field Trip to Mérida, Spain

Field Trip to Mérida, Spain

Yesterday we went on a school field trip to the city of Mérida. It was founded in 25 BC and has a Riman influence so it is a lot different than the cities of Cordaba and Seville. While there we...
April 13, 2016 by Kaitlyn Wolin in High School - Spain
London Video!

London Video!

Over our Easter holiday, I went to London for two days with some exchange student friends, and I decided to make a little video of the trip instead of a normal blog post, so here that is! Thanks for watching!
April 4, 2016 by Grace Coburn in High School - England
El Campo – A Trip to the Spanish Countryside

El Campo – A Trip to the Spanish Countryside

During break, everyone in Spain goes to the country side for 2 or 3 days with friends or family. And by everyone, I literally mean everyone! Babies, kids, teenagers, parents, and even grandparents! In my family, we all separated and went...
April 3, 2016 by Kaitlyn Wolin in High School - Spain
Final School Exams and a Weekend in Paris

Final School Exams and a Weekend in Paris

This was my last weekend in France so I made it count with a visit to Paris and Laser Tag with friends.
April 2, 2016 by Christina Amsden in High School - France
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