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Student Trip Blogs

Each evening, the Student Leaders of the Day write a daily trip blog, sharing everything from funny moments and inside jokes to detailed recaps and deep reflections on their experiences. Family and friends back home leave supportive comments as they follow along. Explore some of our Alumni Interns’ favorite blogs from 2024 or search all student trip blogs below.

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Intro: Angeline Matos

I am a School Counselor at Hinsdale Central High School (HCHS) where I have worked for 18 years.  At HCHS, I am the sponsor…
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Rilee Parker

Hi Everyone! My name is Rilee Parker! I am a student attending Freedom High School in Oakley, California. I am enrolled in the Leadership…
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Intro: Sara Young

I am currently working at Evanston Township High School, and I’ve been a teacher for 20 years. I run our newspaper and yearbook, coach…
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Introduction: Zach Jones (GGL)

Hello Glimpser! My name is Zach Jones and I will be one of your two Global Glimpse Leaders! This will be my first year…
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Hi everyone!!

Hey y’all! I’m Penelope (she/her), from Berkeley High School in California. I’m a huge Marvel fan — both the comics and the movies —…

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Hello Global Glimpsers!!

We are your Program Coordinators—Zarai and Kenia—and we are so excited to welcome you soon to beautiful Panamá! The countdown is almost over, and…
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Heyling & Paco introductions (panama Pcs lt1)

We are your Program Coordinators—Paco & Heyling—and we are so excited to welcome you soon to this wonderful country,  Panamá! The countdown is almost…
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HELLO GLIMPSERS!

Hello everyone! It’s Maykeld and Laura writing you from Las Tablas. We are excited to meet you all. It’s going to be an amazing…
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Hello everyone!

Hello! We are your Program Coordinators—Mauricio and Mateo—and we are so excited to welcome you soon to beautiful Panamá! The countdown is almost over,…
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Excited to take off!

Hi Glimpsers! So excited to take off and get to explore Panama with you! My name is Kay Knight, I teach English 1,3 and…