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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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Hey! (No. 17)

Hey everybody! My name is Izabella. I am a 17-year-old student at South San Francisco High School, and am so ready to start my…
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Hey! (No. 18)

Hi everyone!! My name is Ketzally Viruel I am 16 years old from LPS Richmond and a part of summer search. This is my…
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IMANALLA ALLI TUTA (HI THERE, GOOD NIGHT!) CONSIDER YOURSELF WELCOME TO ECUADOR! (No. 3)

Hi there! With great enthusiasm, we share that the complete team RB1B (Glimpsers and chaperones) had a safe journey and landed in Quito. This…
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Community Action Project Day 2! (No. 5)

Hola! Today we finished our CAP project, how exciting! Today we completed painting two murals, creating school games, cleaning up the school, and planting…
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DAY 12: COMMUNITY ACTION PROJECT DELIVERY 3

      Today was the third and final day of our Community Action Project (CAP), and the twelfth day of the trip. We…

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Day 4 — Community Day. (No. 3)

Today we visited a local community called Sonido del Yaque. We got a glimpse into their daily lives by working with them on daily…
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First Day Back, Last Post

It is Friday, June 23rd, 2023. Chicago. Almost 10 pm. Last night after the students were picked up and I got to speak with…
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Community Action Project Day 2!! (No. 6)

Hola!!! Today we finished our CAP project, how exciting!! Today we completed painting two murals, creating school games, cleaning up the school, and planting…
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Chimborazo Day

Hello Friends and Family, Today we woke up to the sound of music being played from a parade to celebrate Ecuador’s independence, despite the fact…
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We Finished No CAP!

Hola! Today you will hear from us, Elijah and Max! Today was the third and last day of our Community Action Project. We started…