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July 2012
Why Traveling Makes You Marketable, Right Now
travel makes you stand out Employers like to see people who are flexible, and who are nimble in dealing with unexpected situations," says Sara Dumont, director of AU's study-abroad office. "They want to see people who are able to get along with others who are different from themselves, and who can work in groups, analyze situations and deal with them." Travel provides all of these lessons.  Read more.. 

 

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Still Looking for a Job? We Can Help You...
travelers hired Employers want new hires to be able to adapt to new surroundings, have superior communication skills and the ability to problem solve. Gain these skills and more by teaching English or volunteering abroad. Read how Sara solved the job hunt scramble with a teaching opportunity in Korea.

 

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Greenheart Travel Featured Participant
Shay Munroe We are inspired by our amazing Greenheart Travel participants. This month we want to highlight participant, Shay Munroe, who has satisfied her wander lust on THREE Greenheart Travel programs! Read about her experiences volunteering in New Zealand and South Africa, and learning French in Paris. 
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Travel the World from Home: Host a Student
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Learn about another culture and offer a life-changing experience from the comfort of your own home by hosting an international student! Interested in hosting for a semester or academic year? Learn more about this exciting opportunity to be a host family.  

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Inspiration for the Armchair Traveler

Quote: "When someone is applying to work at the CIA and asks me what they can do to make themselves stand out as an applicant, my first question is, 'What foreign language are you studying?'"-Secretary of Defense Robert Gates        

Book: Our Man in Havana by Graham Greene 
 

  

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Greenheart Music Song of the Month:
Greenheart Music - Kika Wren  
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Save the Date!

July 2: 
Early bird application deadline for Spring 2013 High School abroad programs. Get $300 off by applying by this date

July 6: 
Application deadline for a Teach in Georgia contract starting July 30

July 15: 
Deadline to apply for a Global Greenheart Grant

July 25
Application deadline for a 4 month Teach in Georgia contract starting Aug. 15

July 27
Deadline to apply for a Teach in Bhutan 2013 contract 
   

 

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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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CCI U.S. Programs

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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.