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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.

    • desktop menu imageGet a Job Through Greenheart
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    • desktop menu imageFor High Schools

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    • 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
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    • 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.

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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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Studying Abroad in France: Semaine 10 (Halfway Highlights)

Studying Abroad in France: Semaine 10 (Halfway Highlights)

How can it be that the exchange I’ve have been dreaming about for years is already half over? I’m not going to lie, some aspects of this experience have been grueling and seemed to stretch on forever, but that’s okay...
April 1, 2016 by Jill Swanson in High School - France
The Differences of School Subjects in France Versus the U.S.

The Differences of School Subjects in France Versus the U.S.

There are quite a few differences in my school classes in France compared to school in the U.S.
March 30, 2016 by Christina Amsden in High School - France
Semana Santa – Easter in Spain

Semana Santa – Easter in Spain

Happy Easter to everyone in America! Here in Spain they celebrate Easter in a different way that we do. For example, the Spanish find excuses to have parties, so instead of only being one day, Semana Santa (Easter) lasts a...
March 29, 2016 by Kaitlyn Wolin in High School - Spain
Only 100 More Days Left to Study in Spain

Only 100 More Days Left to Study in Spain

Today marks 100 more days in Spain, and my emotions are everywhere!
March 15, 2016 by Kaitlyn Wolin in High School - Spain
A (Ridiculously Biased) Ranking of Transportation in Thailand

A (Ridiculously Biased) Ranking of Transportation in Thailand

View from a songthaew in Kanchanaburi Once you’re on the ground in Thailand, your transportation options abound (yes, I’m a poet and I didn’t even know it). I’ll just preface this post by saying each of these modes of transport...
March 7, 2016 by Tabitha Frahm in Teach Abroad - Thailand
And so it Begins: Leaving DKT

And so it Begins: Leaving DKT

Leaving DKT: Endish of Feb-Feb 28 Leaving was both exactly what I thought it would be and yet not at all. With finals and getting grades figured out in a system that has never given us a format for grading-...
March 6, 2016 by Anna Cutler in Teach Abroad - Thailand
Teacher Tracy Has Been Taught

Teacher Tracy Has Been Taught

Yesterday was my last day teaching for the semester.  Next week is finals followed by a week of relaxing in Phayakkaphum Phisai and then off to travel southeast Asia for 9 weeks.  This post is going to be dedicated to my P1...
March 5, 2016 by Maggie Jefferson in Teach Abroad - Thailand
Studying Abroad in France: Semaine 7

Studying Abroad in France: Semaine 7

As the weeks tick by, I can hardly believe how much time I’ve spent here and how many things have happened. It seems like just yesterday I arrived, bewildered, in the airport in Merignac after many long hours of travel.
March 2, 2016 by Jill Swanson in High School - France
Get to Know Thailand

Get to Know Thailand

Profile name: LandofSmiles My details: Birthday:  December 5 I speak: Thai Religious affiliation: Buddhism Ethnicity: Thai 95.9%, Burmese 2%, other 1.3%, unspecified 0.9% (2010 est.) Relationship Status:  Constitutional monarchy – King Hometown: Bangkok Number of fb friends:  67,976, 405 Does...
February 21, 2016 by Anna Cutler in Teach Abroad - Thailand
Studying Abroad in France; Semaine 6

Studying Abroad in France; Semaine 6

This week was pretty lowkey for me and I didn’t really have many mind-blowing revelations to share, so I’ve decided to dedicate this week to sharing some of the differences between France and America that you might not necessarily know...
February 20, 2016 by Jill Swanson in High School - France
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