Break from the Common Belief that Summer is the Only Time to Travel

August 2012

Break Through Societal "Wisdom," Trust Your Gut

Following what's conventionally considered the right path can be hard to avoid. If that way of thinking is the route most people take then it is the one most readily available and easiest. That's why questioning conventional wisdom is so important. It helps you see opportunities you might miss.

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Extend Your Summer Vacation into the Fall

Summer might be winding down, but with a little planning you can extend your travel adventures a few more weeks with these programs:
Language Exchange and Homestays
Language School Abroad
Environment/Wildlife Volunteer Projects

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Step by Step You Can Make a Difference

To properly implement a development project one needs tools which will allow one to plan, design, implement, monitor and evaluate. For participants interested in applying for a Greenheart Grant, the The Logical Framework Approach will be a helpful start.

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Travel the World from Home: Host a Student

Meet our CCI inbound exchange students and see where they're from on our interactive map. Learn more about this exciting opportunity to be a host family and experience a new culture. Students arrive late August/early September.

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Inspiration for the Armchair Traveler

Quote: "Success will never be a big step in the future; success is a small step taken just now." Jonatan Mårtensson

Book: Snow by Orhan Pamuk

Recipe: In honor of the summer Olympics being held in London, this month's recipe hails from England: Cucumber Basil Tea Sandwiches

Blog:
Unbrave Girl

Video:

Make It Count

Greenheart Music Song of the Month:

Greenheart Music - Ingmarlo "Invention"

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Save the Date!

August 8:

Application deadline for a Teach in Georgia contract starting Aug. 30

Aug. 17:

Application deadline for a Teach in Georgia contract starting Sept. 15

Aug. 31:

Application deadline for a 4 month Teach in Georgia contract starting Sept. 30
Last chance for a contract through December

Month of August:

Start collecting documents to apply for a Teach in Korea contract

Apply for a 1-3 month language exchange homestay with a 2012 start date and get $100 off your program fee

Apply to volunteer at our South Africa Wildlife Project and get 10% off your program fee if you arrive before September 30th, 2012

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Greenheart Travel Opportunities

High School Abroad

Volunteer Abroad

Teach Abroad

Language Exchange Homestay

Work Abroad

Homestay Abroad

Language Schools Abroad

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Not ready to travel quite yet?

You can still go global by staying local with these CCI opportunities.

	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. www.greenheartshop.org

Center for Cultural Interchange: The Greenheart of Cultural Exchange

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.