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May 2012
An Open Letter to Twenty-Somethings in the U.S.
looking over the cliff For many, graduation is nearing, but now what? One traveler makes a plea for you to consider traveling abroad. "This is a move of grand proportions and one that will ultimately result in you having a better understanding of the world." Read more.. 

 

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Reflections on Studying Abroad in New Zealand

New Zealand student For anyone that is considering immersing themselves in a new country, prepare yourself not for a vacation, but for a normal life. The excitement comes in meeting new people and appreciating them for the heritage and culture they live in. Read more from Paige's blog.

 

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Gaining a New Perspective in Beautiful Nepal

Nepal painting Our Greenheart Travel program manager, Lauren, recently traveled to Nepal, she completed around 60 miles of the Annapurna Circuit and explored Kathmandu, where we also have one of our unique volunteer opportunities. We hope these photos inspire your wanderlust    

 

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Boost Your Resume While Volunteering Abroad

wildlife project Today, more and more work places have a high preference for graduates with cross cultural experience. Learn how you can possibly get college credit toward your degree while volunteering abroad and have the best of both college and global educational worlds.  

 

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Inspiration for the Armchair Traveler

Quote: "The greatest mistake you can make in life is to be continually fearing you will make one." -Elbert Hubbard   

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Recipe: Homemade Ghee
"Ghee is used widely in Indian cooking. Not only is it deeply flavorful, ghee also has a higher smoke point, so its great for sauteing or frying. Indian herbal medicine (Ayurveda) uses ghee as a base for many of its medications."

 

Blog:
 Atlas Obscura   

 

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An Invocation for Beginnings 
An Invocation for Beginnings
 
 
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Save the Date!

May 7:
Deadline to apply for a high school abroad program in Italy for fall of 2012 

May 9:

Deadline to apply for a May 30 start date to teach in the Republic of Georgia

May 10: 
Deadline to apply for a high school abroad program in Australia for fall of 2012   

May 12:
 
Greenheart Earth Olympics

May 15: 
Deadline to Apply for Summer volunteer projects

Deadline to Apply to
Teach in South Korea

Deadline to Apply to Teach in China in 2012/2013

Deadline to apply for a high school abroad program in France, the Netherlands and Spain for fall of 2012 

May 17: 

May 25: 
Deadline to apply for a June 15 start to teach in the Republic of Georgia 
 
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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.