Although I have yet to arrive in Tacheleik, the town where I will be teaching for at least the next three months, this feels like…
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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.

Alumni Spotlight on Shannon Brayshaw: A Summer Adventure Teaching in a Homestay in Beijing
We recently caught up with Greenheart Travel alumna, Shannon Brayshaw, to hear about her homestay experience in China, what motivated her to travel across the world…
I knew that I would be surprised and challenged at school and by trying new things, but living and teaching English here has brought many…
If you are trying to convince your family and teachers to support your dream of studying abroad in high school, but they aren't budging on…
One of our newest Teach in China teachers, Lucia Appelquist, has been living in Shenyang for about two months. Although she had previously lived and studied…

Teaching Tips Tuesday: How to Balance Work and Play while Teaching English Abroad
Deciding to teach abroad in Myanmar eight months ago was one of the best decisions I ever made. Teaching English seemed like a fun and…
After finishing her 8-week volunteer program in Thailand working with stray dogs, Greenheart Travel alumna, Emily Evans, shares her favorite memories in photos.

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…

Why Paying Attention to Your Internal Emotional Journey is an Important Part of Your Travel Experience
We often approach big trips and adventures like this prepared for the logistical things, but forget that internally, there will be much to prepare for…