There are many parts of the Japanese end of the school year that are similar to the American one, but not everything.
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As I type this post, it is 10:30am on Sunday morning in Bangkaeo, and we are currently in the midst of yet another power outage.…

Alumni Spotlight Shannon Schroeder; How Volunteering in Sri Lanka Gave Her a Greater Purpose
Shannon Schroeder is a two-time Greenheart Travel Alumna from DePaul University. She participated in our Thailand Internship program as well as our volunteer abroad program…
I haven’t even begun to talk about my trip to Japan and China yet and I have no excuses except that so much happened on…
1. Real, international job experience The Internship in Thailand program allows you to gain hands-on experience with an international company that runs programs throughout Southeast Asia as well…
In short: teaching is hard. Yes, you know English really, really well. But do you know how to teach the conjugations of irregular past tense verbs?…
The main difference I found between Christmas in The United States and in Japan is the food.
Live with a Japanese host family in Fukuoka or Kyoto where you'll have a chance to practice your language skills with new friends from around…
Gain international work experience during a professional development internship in Hua Hin.
Immerse yourself in the fascinating culture of Japan by studying abroad as a high school student. Living with a host family allows you to fully…