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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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Blog 1

Hello, my name is Thai. I’m going to Riobamba. I go to Northampton High School in Western MA. I work as a lifeguard for…
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The Climb!

Hello! Michael here. I was woken up by Gardner at 5:30 am and then Ethan came to get me so we could fill up…
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Community Day (No. 9)

Hi friends and family! Today was our fourth day in Costa Rica. Today’s main focus was COMMUNITY. On Friday night, August 4th, Kyle and…
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Nature Day | Waterfalls and Turrialba!

Hola! Pura Vida everyone! Somos Abby and Bri and we are Lideres del Día for our first free day, and we’re excited to share…
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Word of the day: Familia

Hey y’all it’s Jennifer and Farida. It’s been a long day here in Ecuador. There are many ways to describe the day..tiring, long, fun…

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Day 1 – Arrival (No. 2)

Whew! We had a late arrival in Santiago, DR… 3 am!!!  Nonetheless, we more than survived.  Our driver safely brought us to Constanza, DR…Such…
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Day 9 (CAP Delivery Day 1)

Hello readers, it’s Roselyn and Izel your Leaders of the Day.  Today was Day 9, which was our 1st CAP (community action project) delivery. …
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Host Family Fun Day!

Today was a very early start to our wonderful, productive day. Today was Community Day, and I was blessed with the honor of being…
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Just a few days away!

Hi, my name is Amy and I’m 2 days away from my trip to Riobamba, Ecuador! I’m from Northampton MA and I’m going into…
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Meet Rebecca!

Hello, my name is Rebecca St Paul. I currently attend Boston Latin Academy and I will be a senior next school year (’23-’24). I…