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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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Global Glimpse co-leader to Turrialba, Costa Rica!

Hello Glimpsers and families, My name is Jacqueline and I am one of the Global Glimpse co-leaders traveling to Turrialba, Costa Rica this summer…
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I nu wali! On jarama!

Ngoni! My name’s Genevieve. I currently work as a Wellness Center nurse at one of the high schools in the San Francisco Unified School…
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Welcome to Riobamba! (No. 5)

We are excitedly counting the days to have you here in Riobamba. Before anything, we would like to express how happy we are to…
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¡Vamos a la República Dominicana!

Hello, Glimpsers! My name is Christian Riley, and I’m a Spanish teacher at American High School in Fremont, California where I’ve been working since…
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Welcome to Jarabacoa (No. 2)

Hola Glimpsers, Leaders, and Parents! Saludos from The Dominican Republic, This is Marcos and Nicole (Program Coordinators). You are almost here! In a blink…

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Hello Glimpsers! I’m Ashley LeMay – One of your GGLs

Hello Global Glimpsers, My name is Ashley LeMay, and I am one of the two Bay Area Global Glimpse Leaders who will be traveling…
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Greetings from John!

Hello, world travelers! Along with Holli, I am your other GG Leader for our adventure to Constanza in a few short weeks. I’ll be…
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Welcome! (No. 2)

Hello, My name is Jaylen Martinez. Born and raised here in Chicago, I’m an avid Chicago sports fan (minus the White Sox; we don’t…
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WELCOME TO RIOBAMBA!!! (No. 6)

We can’t believe the time is almost here. We would like to express how excited we are to meet all of you this summer.…
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Hello Glimpsers! (No. 4)

Hello Glimpsers! My name is Brianna Rodriguez and I am so excited to be a GGL for the Riobamba trip in June! I was…