The perception is that travelers all have trust funds, or caught a lucky break, or are just simply irresponsible and don’t care about the future.…
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So you’re going abroad, huh? Maybe you’ve decided to spend the semester in Belgium, or teach in Costa Rica. You’re probably planning all of the trips…
Deciding to embark on a long journey can be a difficult decision, especially if you have never done it before. Planning on doing it alone,…
When you go abroad, you won’t be able to continue using your smartphone as-is; there are a few important steps you’ll have to take to…
Bree McCarthy chose to spend a trimester of high school in Austria, a country with both natural and urban beauty. We asked her five quick…
If you want a cheat-sheet to a country’s culture, just listen to the music that’s popular there. We’ve compiled a list of music suggestions from Greenheart…
How the Decision to Travel Led to a Marketing Internship Abroad: A First Time Traveler’s Story
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November 27 by
Around one year ago, I impulsively decided to sign up for Greenheart’s Marketing Internship in Thailand. Now, my departure date is two weeks away and…
Arts and Crafts to Make Your Memories Abroad Last!
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November 26 by
By: Ulisa Blakely, Work and Travel Services Program Assistant Okay, get this: you are sitting at a dinner party with all of your friends. You have just returned from the most epic trip abroad, and everyone is DYING to know the foods you tried, hear your stories, and experiences. After skimming over your experience and showing off some of your newly acquired language skills, the party comes to a lull. Your best friend turns to you and says, “Okay, so tell me how it really was.” You sit there, frantically going through everything that you have done in the last three months. Moments of laughter, sadness, curiosity, doubt, and…
Giving Back to Your Community: A Real Way to Make a Difference
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November 21 by
By: Johdinann Hartley, Summer Work Travel Participant & 2018 Ambassador Scholar This summer, I have participated in two volunteer projects with my host community: the coastal clean-up with…
That time of year is upon us once again. It’s time for the holidays! Good food, family and the joy of giving (ok, and receiving)…