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MEET Devyn: Leading with Compassion

How stepping outside of her comfort zone and embracing quiet leadership lead to Devyn pursuing a life of service and impactful public work.
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MEET EMILIE: Finding My Voice Through The Power Of Connection Abroad

Hear how Global Glimpse alumna Emilie used her program in Costa Rica as a catalyst to work through her mental health struggles, becoming the thriving extrovert she is today.
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MEET KAIYELL: How Travel Reshaped His Understanding of Success

In this alumni interview, Kaiyell shares how Global Glimpse reshaped his understanding of what career success means to him.
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MEET AVDEEP: From Rural India to Global Advocate

Meet alumna, Avdeep Dillon and learn how Global Glimpse inspired her journey to travel the world and build a non-profit advocating for the rights of first-generation college students.
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MEET ERIC: How My Ecuador Experience Shaped My Impact

Alumni Eric Saavedra shares how Global Glimpse motivated him to get a degree in mechanical engineering so he could make a difference in the lives of others.

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Discover the Unique Impact of Being a Global Glimpse Teacher! [Video]

See what makes being a Global Glimpse teacher so special and why 98% of teachers would recommend the experience to other educators.
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Impact in Action: Stories from Our 2024 Glimpsers

Alumni Intern Adanna Okiwelu picks her favorite travel blogs of the 2024 summer written by student Leaders of the Day on their trips.
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MEET MAYAH: Discovering A Global Perspective Through An Artist’s Lens

How Mayah harnessed her creativity to explore cultural identity and embrace a shared humanity.
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Announcing the Global Glimpse Summer Social Media Photo Challenge!

Are you ready to relive the incredible memories and experiences from your Global Glimpse trip this summer? We’re excited to announce our Summer Social Media Photo Challenge, exclusively for students who traveled this summer!
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Powerful Travel Reflections from our Leaders of the Day!

Greeting! We are Global Glimpse alumni interns, Dania and Tyan! We’ve enjoyed reading how Glimpsers learned to expand their knowledge, develop their leadership skills, become global citizens, and return home empowered to contribute to their communities — just like we did! Check out a few of our favorite student trip blogs!