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…
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Before setting off for my homestay in France, I was rushing with excitement. After intensely studying French for the past year, I was thrilled at…
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…
How did your Italian heritage play a role in choosing to do this program in Italy? I have always been interested in learning more about…

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.…
So, your teen has asked to go abroad, huh? It can be hard to grapple with the common fears: “What if they get lost? Is…
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…
Curious what your first week might be like on our High School in the Netherlands Program? Check out these photos to give you an inside look, and…
When deciding whether or not to study abroad as a high school student your mind is likely full of questions like “Will I make friends!?”…
I’ve been in school here in Sweden for a little over two months! Time has gone by so quickly but I’m really enjoying the experience…