For Greenheart Exchange students and their host families, the month of May not only marked the end of the 2024-25 school year, but the end…
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How Studying Abroad Made Me the Confident Person I am Today (And Why You Should Host a Student!)
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May 6 by
By Sarah Henderson, Regional Director, Greenheart Exchange From Montana to Chile! When I was 16 years old, growing up in small rural Townsend, Montana, my…
As the exchange year (or semester) comes to a close, you can expect a range of emotions felt by you, family members, and your student. You are not alone!…
By: Joy Chang, Taiwan “Even after 17 years, whenever I think back to my high school exchange year, I can’t help but smile from my…
Cultural Connections: Greenheart’s Impact on Global Exchange Through CCI Partnership
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November 5 by
Since 1985, Greenheart has connected thousands of people of from different backgrounds through cultural exchange programs. These programs allow participants the opportunity to work or…
Becoming a Welcome Family for a Greenheart Exchange Student: A Journey of Discovery and Connection
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August 16 by
Will you consider becoming a Welcome Family for an international exchange student? Becoming a Welcome Family is a short-term way to experience the joys hosting…
Swimming, Skiing, and Crying: Learning my Invisible Superpower Through Student Exchange
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April 4 by
In March, Greenheart held a conference to learn more about Grant students–those high school exchange students who compete for U.S. Department of State scholarships to…
Do you wonder what it is like to host an international student? Wonder no more; Greenheart recently connected with one of our host moms, and winner…
Families who host international high school students often tell us about the joy of experiencing another culture while sharing the American way of life. Cultural…
High School abroad years can be challenging for parents when their teenagers travel. Naturally, they miss their kids and worry about them being so far…