Studying abroad in high school impacts your college applications, including how you explain why you’re choosing your major, applying for specialized scholarships, and proving you’re…
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Take 5 is Greenheart Travel interview series, where we ask alumni five quirky questions about their time abroad. In this week’s Take 5, Olivia McCollum reminisces on…
More Than Sushi: What’s Authentic Japanese Cuisine?
The one thing that is completely different between Japan and America is the food. Everything about it is different, from the ingredients, to the place…
On my first day back in the US, I felt like I should have never left Japan.
Do you love Japanese culture? Are you ready to study abroad in Japan? Before you take off for a summer camp or a semester abroad,…
Check out our video of 5 tips to help you have an awesome time in Japan.
Featured Image: Fukuoka prefecture by coloredby / Flickr. Are you getting ready for a study abroad program in Japan, but feeling nervous about getting to…

11 Tips to Successfully Integrate into Your Japanese High School as an Exchange Student
Here are 11 observations and tips to keep in mind if you are studying abroad in a Japanese high school.

Becoming a Global Citizen and Why Learning about the World in a Classroom isn’t Enough
Reading, watching, or hearing about the world was just not enough. That is when the idea of studying abroad in Japan suddenly struck me. What…
This short video highlights the two most important things I believe everyone should know or be prepared for before joining a Japanese classroom!