Opening your heart and home to a Greenheart Exchange student as a Welcome Family is such a rewarding experience that allows you and the student,…
J-1 High School Cultural Program
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…
A Hosting Journey that Transcends Geographic Borders to Make Life-time Connections!
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July 23 by
Our Regional Executive Director, Rob Douglas, recently shared a heart-warming story about his and his family special bond with Francesca, an Italian student that he…
Here’s another story about one of our high school exchange students, Naomi from Italy! However, this time we get to hear from the student’s natural…
Every year, our field staff works closely with hundreds of students from all over the world to match them with host families. They often share…
We recently connected with Alisa, our 1st Place winner of Greenheart’s Memories Made Photo/Video Contest and in the next few lines, she sheds light on…
Cultural exchange experiences can be life-changing and inspiring. Our Regional Manager Faith Morse recently shared a beautiful story about one of her exchange students, Jana, from…
YES Grantee Celebrates Global Youth Service Day 2024 by Empowering Low-income Girls and Women
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April 4 by
Global Youth Service Day (GYSD), powered by Youth Service America, is the largest youth service and civic action event in the world. It is a…
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…
Greenheart and Spain’s Get Ready Join Forces for a Successful International High School Fair!
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February 27 by
Greenheart Exchange has been a sponsor of the J-1 Exchange Visitor visa since 1985. In our first year, we helped seven Spanish students find host…