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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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      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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Volunteer Abroad Resources

Volunteer Abroad Resources

To help you get ready for your volunteer abroad adventure, we have gathered some resources that will hopefully help you feel more prepared, inspired and excited about your travel experience. We are also always available and happy to talk to you and...
September 19, 2013 by Samuel Tew
Teach in a Homestay Resources

Teach in a Homestay Resources

Prepare for your Teach English in a Homestay program with these insights and lesson plan ideas to help you make the most of your Greenheart Travel experience.
September 19, 2013 by Samuel Tew
Happy Mid-Autumn Festival! Now drink!

Happy Mid-Autumn Festival! Now drink!

First, I would like to dedicate this post to my brothers Patrick and Brian as well as my mother Camelia, who are all celebrating birthdays this week. Second, I would like to offer a slight disclaimer: when I wrote this blog...
September 19, 2013 by Anna Labat
First Impressions: High School Edition

First Impressions: High School Edition

I decided I wanted to wait awhile to describe my first impression of school. It would give me time to find a routine and know exactly what to tell you all. But even at two weeks in, each day is...
September 18, 2013 by Jill Robinson
Traffic Tetris

Traffic Tetris

Upon arriving, one of the many gifts I found waiting for me in my apartment was an electric bike. It belongs to my contact, Tina, who was nice enough to lend it to me. I’m informed that many well-off or...
September 17, 2013 by Anna Labat
Water and Power

Water and Power

Welcome back. I’ll jump right in. On the train from Beijing to Xingtai, I foolishly had zero drinkable water with me. Between brushing my teeth and the occasional drink, over the course of two days, I had consumed the one...
September 15, 2013 by Anna Labat
Mr. Sutorius Goes To China

Mr. Sutorius Goes To China

Alright, here we go. Forgive this first post, it requires me to think back to a little over a week ago when I was getting on a plane in San Francisco. With a backpack much heavier than anytime during high...
September 13, 2013 by Anna Labat
Second Weekend In Seoul.

Second Weekend In Seoul.

***THE HIGHLIGHT OF THIS POST is actually the dog cafe, which you can see on the video was so much fun. The rest of it is just a wordy explanation (read: boring) of my second weekend here. I now have...
September 7, 2013 by Abby Marotta
Goodbye, USA! Hello, Austria!

Goodbye, USA! Hello, Austria!

Guten Tag! This is the extent of my knowledge of the German language, which is surprising considering I will begin my long journey to the small town of Feistritz im Rosental in Austria for a study abroad program.
September 6, 2013 by Marjorie McVay
MAKGEOLLI AND PAJEON PAIRING

MAKGEOLLI AND PAJEON PAIRING

MMPK at Mak Kka Pa in Hongdae, Seoul, South Korea. July, 2013. Cup of makgeolli in Ochang, South Korea. 2013. One of my favorite things about Korea, and Korean culture is makgeolli. The creamy, sometimes sweet, other times sour, usually...
August 30, 2013 by
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