High School Study Abroad in the Netherlands

The program isn't finished yet, but this program has been so fulfilling! You are surrounded by so many amazing peers, and you learn so much in class. Also, being in a country dedicated to sustainability is so inspiring.

I would definitely recommend this program or any CIEE program to someone looking to study abroad! My only slight hesitation is that it was very expensive, and for some people in my school or community it just might not be possible, but if someone I knew was looking for an opportunity regardless of price, I would 1000% reccomend.

I had an absolutely amazing time in the Netherlands! I stayed in Steenwijk, about two hours away from Amsterdam. My family was so kind and helpful and I met some amazing people! The first week I had an orientation program which was simply amazing. There were people from all over the globe who stayed with me in the hostel. It was like summer camp!

Best month of my life, by far. The only word I can think of to describe this past summer is “unreal”. Nothing can compare to sipping tea at Kensington Palace, climbing the Arc de Triomphe and eating pastries atop the Eiffel Tower, sailing down Amsterdam's canals, visiting a giant German castle overlooking a stunning alpine lake, paragliding and whitewater rafting in the Swiss Alps, having brunch in a rotating restaurant on top of a nearly 3,000-meter-tall mountain, negotiating at an Italian leather market, relaxing at a gorgeous villa on a winery, exploring the Roman Colosseum, hiking in the beautiful Cinque Terre, swimming in the crystal-clear waters of the French Riviera, and partaking in a Spanish Tapas Masterchef-esque tournament, all within a month. This is just a small taste of what this trip has to offer. The amount of meaningful memories I’ve made is endless. I met new friends, tried new foods, experienced SO many things for the first time, and had an absolutely surreal amount of fun. 10/10 across the board.

From August 2022 to July 2023, I participated in Greenheart Travel's High School Abroad program in the Netherlands. This is an amazing program and I am so grateful that I had the opportunity to participate in it. As a young person, it was so valuable to be able to live abroad and experience an entirely new country and culture. I did experience some difficult situations, but Greenheart Travel's staff was absolutely amazing. They were prompt with their email responses and were always very kind. They helped me solve my problems, and helped to make my exchange year a great one! My only issue with this program was the in-country partner organization. They were not very helpful and I wouldn't recommend them. However, Greenheart was absolutely amazing.

Thank you so much for leading an incredible trip. When I went on the trip, I had the most amazing time. The consolers were fun and knowledgeable. I made many friends on the trip. It was a perfect trip. I truly enjoyed visiting other countries and learning their culture.

My summer with TFT is one that I will never forget! I was super nervous to travel with people I didn't know, but the kids I went with were absolutely amazing. The counselors did fun games with us to get to know each other. By the time we felt Europe all of us were sad because we had to leave our friends. Overall an amazing experience, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking to travel.

I had the amazing opportunity to travel on the Europe for Older Teens trip to Amsterdam, Munich, Switzerland, and Venice with TFT in the summer of 2018 and it was one of the best experiences I have ever had! My amazing counselors were so welcoming and inclusive to not only me, but all the campers. I was a little nervous to go on the trip at first, but after just one day on the trip I knew I made the right choice! TFT programs are great because the counselors give you that independence you want, while also keeping everyone safe! That trip was one I will never forget, the memories I made with awesome people is priceless. Thank you TFT!

This past summer I went on the Amsterdam, Belgium, Paris trip with Travel for Teens. Let me just say this, Travel for Teens is THE way to go! The immersion of new cultures and people was in abundance throughout the trip making it that much better. All of my counselors were amazing and you could tell that they truly enjoyed the adventure as much as everyone else, but they still knew how to be very responsible and considerate of others.

To see all these countries in the span of a couple weeks is amazing. This allowed me to be more immersed in the culture, relax, and have a good time. The cooking classes were a blast, and even though it was only my second time with the company I instantly felt at home with my group. Being a Counselor In Training for TFT is fun and gives you the opportunity to meet new people, enjoy great cuisine, and see awesome sights around the world. Every day of my trip was a once in a lifetime adventure that just kept getting better. This is a chance to explore some of the coolest, most diverse spots in Europe. The Alps, London, Rome, Barcelona, the south of France, and a chocolate factory in Paris were a few of the highlights for me. And seeing the cities firsthand with a local guide, good friends, and one of a kind counselors is so rewarding. I could not have asked for a more special treat because each stop is incredible and filled with excitement. Thank you Travel For Teens you have made a trip I will never forget.

This was my second trip with Travel for Teens and I was just as amazed by this one! The councilors are so knowledgeable when it comes to travel and made everything so much easier, especially for teens leaving the country for the first time. It's always scary to travel without anyone you know, but the councilors make everyone so comfortable with each other and you end up leaving trips with lasting friendships. Through my TFT trip, I was able to see so many different parts of Europe that I never thought would be possible in one trip. I tried different foods from every culture and interacted with locals. On TFT trips, you see the major landmarks in each city, but also the smaller, locally loved hidden gems. I always come back from my TFT trips with too many incredible stories.

This past summer, I had the pleasure of going on TFT’s Ultimate Europe 30 days trip. For some, 30 days can feel like a lifetime away from home. Yet, the environment I experienced with my counselors and fellow participants became my new home. There was never a dull moment and every minute was spent experiencing the world around us and making it our own personal adventure. From surprise trips to Disneyland Paris to canyoning in Interlaken, I broke out of my comfort zone so many times that I lost count. I not only returned as a more self-actualized young adult but am able to articulate what I want in my own life: new experiences, adventures, and friends to last a lifetime, the true Travel for Teens experience.

My trip with Travel for Teens to Amsterdam, Munich, Switzerland and Venice was one I’ll remember for my entire life. The people I meet and the places I saw were ones that will stay with me my entire life. From seeing the city of Amsterdam while floating down the canals to canyoning through the Swiss Alps, we saw beautiful sights in adventurous and fun ways. We strolled the streets of Venice and engaged ourselves in the Italian cuisine, and in Germany explored the Bavarian alps while bike riding. The program and counselors were supportive and knew what they were doing, and always made sure we were having fun and always in a good mood.

In July 2018, I was given the opportunity of a lifetime: to travel across Europe with amazing kids my age and outstanding councillors. This trip showed me beautiful parts of the world I longed to see since I was a little girl. Not only were the people, accommodations and food incredible, but also the activities. Like canyoning down a mountain side in the middle of the Swiss alps, paddle boating in the canals of Amsterdam and riding my bike on a beautiful trail just at the foot of the Neuschwanstein castle to a lake where we could swim to the middle and be facing the German hillside with 2 beautiful castles. Going on this trip, I can now tell my friends that I’ve traveled across Europe and I’m not even done high school yet. It was truly an incredible experience and I would totally recommend it for any teenagers aspiring to travel.

Traveling with Travel for Teens was one of the best experiences I’ve had. Our trip leaders were fun and really added to the trip by hosting games, keeping us up to date, and adapting the program to our needs. Amsterdam was my favorite city because of the culture, history, and arts. Germany was fun with biking around Munich and then going to tour Neuschwanstein Castle. One of the best parts of the trip was meeting new people and making new friends. This trip, hands down, was one of the best tips I’ve had to Europe.

I went on this trip July of 2017 and had the time of my life! I instantly made friends with everyone on the trip and that made the whole trip even more fun! Exploring new cultures and sites everyday, going shopping and trying unique foods, seeing historical landmarks and meeting new people, this trip was a dream! I highly recommend it. Go TFT!

It was my first holiday with TFT, and it was a great experience. Although I do not speak English very well but both the guys and our trip mates helped me to fully enjoy the holiday. Personally the city that I liked the most was Paris, especially as it was arranged the tour of the city.

It was my first holiday with TFT, and it was a great experience. Although I do not speak English very well but both the guys and our trip mates helped me to fully enjoy the holiday. Personally the city that I liked the most was Paris, especially as it was arranged the tour of the city.

This trip has to be one of the best trips I have experienced. Not only did I learn a lot during the trip, but I also had fun doing so. The staff are awesome and engaging, and there was no discomfort throughout my time with all the new friends I made. My favourite places were Amsterdam and Montreux(Swiss Alps), because although there were so many things to do, it was still a calming atmosphere. We got lucky, and we got to go to the Montreaux Jazz festival that was on during our time there and it was amazing! The people were all so different and vibrant, the music was exhilarating. I'd recommend this to all of my friends and to whoever is interesting in spending an awesome summer with new interesting people!

TFT is the best thing that has happened to my summers! I went on the Ultimate Europe 21 day option and it was everything I was looking for and more. No other place offers trips like them, I went everywhere I wanted and more! But without a doubt, the best bart of the trips are the people who I met. My best friends and I instantly clicked the first day and have been inseparable ever since. I have traveled on two separate occasions already to visit them because we cannot bear to stay away from each other for that long. There is a certain type of bond made when you are spending every waking moment with the same people, with also experiencing the once in a life time opportunities TFT offers.