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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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      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.

    • 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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BIKING VENTURES THROUGH SMALL-TOWN KOREA

BIKING VENTURES THROUGH SMALL-TOWN KOREA

SOUTH KOREA DOES NOT EQUAL SEOUL: What the world could learn from biking through Small-Town Korea How can you fully know the history of a place, the character of its people, if you don’t dig for its roots? Biking through...
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Qu’est-ce un visa?

Qu’est-ce un visa?

“Click here to apply for a student visa if you are staying in France for more than three months” That’s when it hit me. Sof needs a visa because she is staying in France for a long time, Sof is...
August 5, 2013 by Jill Robinson
So You Wanna Live in Korea: How to Apply for the EPIK Program in a Nutshell

So You Wanna Live in Korea: How to Apply for the EPIK Program in a Nutshell

A few tips I wish I had known when I was going through the application process to teach English in South Korea.
July 29, 2013 by Samuel Tew
COLOR ME RAD 5K: SEOUL STYLE

COLOR ME RAD 5K: SEOUL STYLE

The following article was written for my photo essay on Chincha!? Check out the rest of my photos there, and be sure to follow Chincha!? for event previews, reviews, Korea-based photography, art, music, and alternative subculture in Seoul. Color Me...
July 22, 2013 by
BIKING VENTURES ON THE GEUM RIVER BIKE PATH IN SOUTH KOREA

BIKING VENTURES ON THE GEUM RIVER BIKE PATH IN SOUTH KOREA

The following post was written for my new “Biking Ventures” series on Kimchibytes. Kimchibytes is a collective effort of contributors focusing on bringing the best content from South Korea to the world. Resting with my bike under a bridge along the Geum...
July 12, 2013 by
PULL UP A PLASTIC CHAIR

PULL UP A PLASTIC CHAIR

Outside of a CU convenience store in Ochang, South Korea. July, 2013. Pull up a plastic chair, and join me for a drink outside of a convenience store in South Korea. It’s a gorgeous summer evening. Light from inside the...
July 1, 2013 by
The ABCD’s of Community Development

The ABCD’s of Community Development

Something that has taken a bit longer for me to embrace is how to apply this understanding to community development. By this I mean to be truly respectful of how a community operates and how to work within their framework...
March 26, 2012 by Samuel Tew in Greenheart Club and Grant
Chicago Scholarship Winners Define What it Means to be Rich in Costa Rica

Chicago Scholarship Winners Define What it Means to be Rich in Costa Rica

Last July, Greenheart Travel awarded Chicago high school students with a volunteer trip of a lifetime to Costa Rica. Not only were these students able to immerse themselves in a new culture, they were also able to get a glimpse...
November 14, 2011 by Samuel Tew
Worth the Walk in Howth, Ireland

Worth the Walk in Howth, Ireland

This past Sunday I went to a town called Howth, Ireland. Oh my goodness is was absolutely gorgeous!! It is right on the coast about 30 minutes from Dublin. The views are amazing and you can see for miles and...
July 14, 2010 by Samuel Tew
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