I have seen how easy it is to lose a language or an experience quickly as soon as you’re not surrounded by it. Not only…
First Time Traveler
Hi! My name is Madison and I was in the teen language camp for Fukuoka Japan. I visited Japan for two weeks this summer and…
Greetings! I’m Emmie, a Greenheart First-Time Traveler 2019 Scholarship Winner. I chose to spend one month of my summer in France at a Homestay teaching…
Greetings! I’m Emmie, a Greenheart First-Time Traveler 2019 Scholarship Winner. I chose to spend one month of my summer in France at a Homestay teaching…
While studying abroad, there is so much to take in; everything from culture shock and homesickness to new friends and new adventures. It’s hard to…
Hi! My name is Madison and I am a part of the teen language camp for Fukuoka Japan. I am currently sitting in Shanghai after…

Differences Between French and American Culture from a First Time Traveler’s Perspective
It’s a beautiful summer evening in the small city of Tarbes, France, where I’ve been living with my host family for the past two weeks.…
I thought I knew pretty well what to expect of Spain’s culture and how to handle the culture shock, but I was still caught completely…

From Studying Abroad to Cultural Experiences at Home, How to Pursue Your Dream of Global Exploration
No matter what stands between you and an international exchange program, consider how other options can help you navigate through your current roadblocks. There is…
Travel should be accessible to everyone, which is why our First Time Traveler Scholarships are given to those who have never had the chance to…