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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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Welcome to Aquiares

Hi everyone! We are very excited to meet you all and for you to get to know Costa Rica. We expect these couple of…
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Welcome to the Enchanted Valley Of Constanza

Hi Glimpsers! My name is Ruth, born and raised in Santo Domingo. I’m very excited to share this life-changing experience with you and be…
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Arrival Day (No. 3)

Today, after some delays, delegation J1A1 arrived in the Dominican Republic. After having some breakfast in Santiago, the Glimpsers started their journey to Jarabacoa.…
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Welcome To The Land of the eternal spring

Hola Glimpsers, Leaders, and Parents! Saludos from The Dominican Republic, This is John & Deidy (Program Coordinators). You are almost here! In a blink…
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Intro/Hello!

Hi, my name is Malaya Cruz, and I’m a junior at American High School. Although I am not fluent in Spanish, I hope to…

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Introduction (No. 8)

Hi I’m Gianna! I go to Freedom High School in the Bay area and I like music, movies, playing instruments, and crocheting. I wanted…
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Intro (No. 15)

Hi! My name is Lola Sale! I am a junior at Monroe Woodbury High School in Central Valley, NY. I chose to do Global…
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Greetings! Ecuador here we come!!!

Hi there Global Glimpsers and family. My name is Nikki Moore and I am one of your Global Glimpse Leaders (GGLs) along with Niya.…
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Nice to meet y’all!

Hey there everyone! My name is Denise (she/they pronouns), and I’m so excited about our trip NEXT WEEK to Costa Rica! I currently teach…
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La Republica Dominicana :)!!

Hello! My name is Aolanni Jimenez, and I am currently a junior at Dougherty Valley High School in San Ramon but lived in Hayward/Union…