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March 2012
6 Ways Traveling Makes You Exceptional 

study abroad in Austria How far do you think you'll take your life if you do the exact same thing as everyone else? If you always stay with the crowd, you'll end up getting lost among them. Doing things differently, like studying abroad, is one of the best ways to stand out and get noticed.
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Tips for Studying and Adapting to Life in Spain

zoey haar Our Greenheart Travel participant spotlight this month is on Zoey Haar, high school student in Spain. Follow Zoey on her exchange experience as she shares her adventures and advice for future travelers. Can you eat too much jamón in Spain? Find out on her blog.

 

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Teach Off the Beaten Path; Head to Vietnam

vietnam lanterns and flagGreenheart Travel's Teach in Vietnam program is a rare opportunity to work in a 2 - 12 month paid teaching position in Southeast Asia. Live and work in the beautiful capital city of Hanoi, and experience the country's diverse landscape, friendly people and delicious cuisine while teaching English abroad. 

 

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Give Back through the Greenheart Travel Club

greenheart club girlsChallenge yourself to a deeper level of immersion through volunteerism in the Greenheart Travel Club. By volunteering you have a unique way to give back and learn from the new community where your program is located, while earning volunteer reward points or a Greenheart Grant. Learn how you can get involved! 

 

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Inspiration for the Armchair Traveler
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Save the Date!

March 1:
Start voting for your favorite photos in our "Show Us Your Greenheart!" photo contest

March 9:
Deadline to apply for a March 30 start date to teach in the Republic of Georgia 

March 14: 
Deadline to apply for Teach in Thailand position   

March 23: 
Deadline to apply for an April 15 start date to teach in the Republic of Georgia 
 
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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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  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.