Maruscha’s First Impressions I attended Lakeview High School in 2006-07 for my senior year. I remember I arrived on an evening flight and I remember…
J-1 High School Cultural Program
Greenheart F-1 student Xuezhu “Stephanie” Hua came to the U.S. from China through Greenheart’s F-1 program in 2017 when she was 14 years old. This…

Another Year of Cultural Exchange: a student’s perspective going from J-1 to F-1 program
By: Emlina, Greenheart Exchange High School Participant from Cambodia Emlina is a Cambodian student on Greenheart’s F-1 Program. Emlina started her journey with Greenheart last…
By Ellie Bucciarelli: Greenheart Exchange High School Programs Student Counselor Your journey has begun! You have started a new chapter that will be like no…
Idil is a 2018-19 YES Scholarship Recipient and Greenheart Exchange High School Student from Istanbul, Turkey placed in Maine. Greenheart asked Idil to share how…
By: Tiernaur Anderson, Marketing and Outreach Intern When you first arrive, it might feel like you have more than enough time to do everything you could imagine in the…
By Nicholas Cocorikis: International Partner Development Coordinator Earlier this month, Greenheart Exchange had the pleasure of showing a few current J-1 and F-1 high school…
by: Mikaela Fleck, Short Term Programs Intern Brent and Scott’s hosting experience opened new doors to their Californian cultural norms: Here’s why! Over the past…
By Luy Stromeier: Greenheart Exchange High School Participant from Germany Hawaii is a place of fulfillment, wild dreams and adventures, an undeniable history and a…
By Jillian Sims: High School Programs Outreach Manager Heather Tucker is a Local Coordinator with Greenheart Exchange in Idaho. Heather shares about a fun evening…