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…
First Time Traveler
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
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July 29 by
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
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May 1 by
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…
I came alone but I never really felt alone – this is what I said a few months ago during an interview about the Greenheart…
We all make mistakes, and when you travel across the world there are even more opportunities to mess up. One of the easiest areas to…
Expectations vs Realities of Thailand: How it Feels to Come Home After Living Abroad
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January 23 by
Looking back at some of my writing from last February, I see a lot of “want” and “wish” for the future of my Thailand adventure.…