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Greenheart Global Leaders Conference 2017: Bringing to Life Purpose and Mission as Alumni Ambassadors
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August 15 by
These inspiring Greenheart ambassadors, represented by 37 ambassadors from 20 countries, are part of a larger network of global leaders working together to make a…
5 ways studying abroad has prepared me for my academic future. Now that I have gotten a glimpse of what I am capable of, I…
Spanish Phrases to Know, a Packing List, and other Tips for Volunteering in Costa Rica
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July 24 by
Along with having an open mind while volunteering abroad, here are a few other helpful pieces of advice to prepare you for your volunteer program…
Teaching Tips Tuesday: Advice for Living with and Teaching English to a Host Family
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July 11 by
A huge perk of teaching English to a host family is that your classroom is also your dwelling space. Here are some helpful tips to…
A Typical Day Living with a Host Family and Volunteering at the Animal Rescue Center in Costa Rica
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July 6 by
I am finally here in the greenest place in the world, Costa Rica! I’m a week into my volunteer program at the Animal Rescue Center…
How Trial and Error, Pep Talks and My Online TEFL Course Helped Me Become a Confident English Teacher
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June 23 by
My personal experience on why taking a quality TEFL certification course with a student teaching practicum is one of the best things I did to be…
Volunteer Spotlight on Citlalli Gonzalez: Greenheart’s Global Explorer Scholarship Winner in Costa Rica
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June 16 by
Read on to meet 16-year-old, Citlalli Gonzalez, our Greenheart Travel Global Explorer from Chicago, Ill., who’ll be traveling abroad as a volunteer in Costa Rica!
Meet 7 Students Embarking on Life-Changing Travels to Volunteer, Learn a Language and Study Abroad
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June 12 by
We are thrilled to announce the winners of our 2017 Greenheart Travel Correspondent and Global Explorer Scholarship awards.
Nicole Mekker, who is taking our TEFL course in Costa Rica before heading to teach English in South Korea this fall, shares some of her photos!…