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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.

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Community day

Que lo que a todos! It’s us, the Lideres Del Dia: Grace, Cesar, and Nilah! This morning, one of our LDD’s, Nilah, woke up…
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Introduction (GGL)

Hello students (and families)! My name is Michelle Franks and I am one of your co-leaders for your trip to Panama this summer!  I…
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Adiós Chicago, Hola Panamá ✈️ | Day 1 Recap

Hello all! Maykeld and Yadariselt checking in again. Today has been a long — and very exciting — day for our Glimpsers. As many…
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Day 8: Cheerful cap day three 🤪

Hello everyone! Rise and shine from Layla and Ayana for CAP DAY THREE!!!! Our last CAP day, hallelujah, freedom. Similarly to the last CAP…
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Day 9: CAP Complete 🙂

Good evening, global glimpse families and friends! We are “The Way,” aka Sora, Carrie, and Ari. Last night we were introduced as leaders of…

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ARRIVAL TO COSTA RICA!!!

Hello parents/friends/family!Today your Glimpsers arrived to Costa Rica with an amazing energy after a long travelling day!As soon as they arrived we stopped for…
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Introduction! – Sophia

Hello everyone! My name is Sophia Hunter and I am a rising senior who attends Lindblom Math and Science Academy! I’m in love with…
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Saving the spider monkeys: one tree at a time

Greetings families and friends! Today we woke up early at 4:30am for our first day of our CAP project. We took the bus to…
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DAY 5 – Sustainability day

Hi everyone!!!!! It’s Zohra, Alison, and Ryli! Today was Sustainability Day, meaning we learned about sustainable living, why it’s important, and it’s impact on…
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Costa Rica, 2026! Lets Go (GGL Intro)

Hey glimpsers and families! My name is Iris Munoz and I will be one of your Global Glimpse Leaders (GGL’s) along with Kissmely R.…