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February 2012
Your Short Term European Immersion in 2012

Committing to a year abroad can seem impossible with a career or school obligations. Take advantage of our unique Language Exchange Homestay teaching option that is easy on the bank account while still giving you a full immersion experience in Europe and Thailand for 1 - 4 months. 

 

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Win a Kindle Fire; Show Us Your Greenheart!

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Start collecting your photos from your past or current CCI Greenheart Travel program and enter them to win a Kindle Fire. The contest opens Feb. 15! Stay tuned on our Facebook page for contest rules and submission requirements. Where is your Greenheart? 

 

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Receive Academic Credit While Traveling

greenheart travel academic credit Some of the greatest life lessons I ever received were while traveling abroad, but there is a challenge balancing responsibility with travel opportunities. Taking a year off from college might seem impossible, but there are ways to receive academic credit for those overseas adventures.

 

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Greenheart Travel Blogger of the Month

Janvier fishing in costa rica Our Greenheart Travel participant spotlight this month is on Janvier Jones. Spending the holidays in Costa Rica, Janvier volunteered at our Eco-reserve and animal rescue center with her daughter and shared her experiences on our blog. Follow Janvier on her adventures while volunteering.

 

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Inspiration for the Armchair Traveler

Quote: 
"A journey is like marriage. The certain way to be wrong is to think you control it." - John Steinbeck  

Book:
The God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy 

 

 

 

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Save the Date!

Feb. 2:
High School Early Bird Discount Deadline

Feb. 4: 
Chicago Hostelling International panel discussion on responsible travel  

Feb. 6: 
Teach in Georgia application deadline for 4 month contract

Feb. 15: 
Teach in Thailand application deadline

Volunteer Abroad Spring project application deadline

Feb. 20:
Daniel Murphy Scholarship Fund 2012 Summer Opportunities Fair 

Feb. 22  
Career Fair at Ithaca College

Feb. 23 
Career Fair at Cornell University

Feb. 29: 
Teach in Georgia application deadline for March start date

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Greenheart Travel Opportunities
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Not ready to travel quite yet?
 You can still go global by staying local with these CCI opportunities.


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        Save 20% with this Greenheart Shop Online Coupon:  Enter "ccinews"

 
What if you could change the world by shopping? Greenheart Shop believes consumers have the power to affect positive world change by supporting sustainable and fair business practices. Purchase coffee, clothing, accessories, and more with the CCI 20% off discount. 

 


  Center for Cultural Interchange: The Greenheart of Cultural Exchange

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Established in 1985, Center for Cultural Interchange (CCI)  is a non-profit international educational exchange organization dedicated to the promotion of cultural understanding, academic development, environmental consciousness and world peace. In 2004, CCI became the "Greenheart of Cultural Exchange" by adopting Greenheart as its environmental and social initiative. Through Greenheart, CCI promotes fair trade with the Greenheart Shop, authentic travel opportunities via Greenheart Travel, and community service with the Greenheart Club. Greenheart is also a worldwide movement.