It’s no doubt gaining a TEFL certification helps boost confidence before entering a classroom, but it also helps having a little insider insight on effective,…
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The Reality of Routine (and Boredom) While Studying Abroad and 7 Ways to Fill Your Time
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November 1 by
When visualizing my time abroad in Costa Rica, images of myself trying exotic foods and visiting cultural festivals manifested in my head. What I did…
Whether they have supplied me with comic relief or caused rather uncomfortable misunderstandings, there are some cultural differences that I have stumbled across while living…
Alumni Spotlight on Tarik; Passionate about Environmental Sustainability and Protection
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October 18 by
Tarik Shahzad is a Greenheart Travel Ambassador and alum. After spending a week volunteering in Costa Rica at an animal rescue center, he returned to Chicago to…
Are you a dog person or a cat person? Personally, I love dogs and before coming here, I was very curious about the practice of…
Rachel Hardgrave, a Greenheart Travel alumna English teacher on our previous program in the Republic of Georgia, shares her story on successfully hosting a camp…
Before studying abroad in Costa Rica, you will hear all about culture shock and tips for getting through it. However, despite what I was told…
There is no perfect way to handle issues with a host family that work for every person in every situation, but there are things I…
Education is a concept that philosophers and professors have been trying to define for centuries. What is it? How is it obtained? Although these questions…
In the summer of 2015, I decided to take a risk, one that would turn out to be one of the best decisions I’ve made.…