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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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Let’s Go!

Hello Glimpsers! My name is Leona (she/they). I was born and raised in San Francisco.  I currently teach high school biology and environmental science.…
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DÍA 5 – Community Day

Bueno Dias a todos! Today was July 11th and the hosts were Kara and Cynthia. The weather was on and off, with patterns of…
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Day 6: Education

Como estan?, its Jennifer and Cynthy. Today’s leaders of the day!!! Today we woke up at 7:00 am, It had been a really long…
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Chimborazo

Estimada padres, familia, y amigos. Hi! We’re Amelia and Teo and we were LDD’s today, which was Chimborazo Day! We had to get everyone…
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Welcome!

After the welcome at the airport, we got to the hotel in Santiago and had a very Dominican breakfast and got to know a…

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Education about Conservation

Hi Everyone! It was great talking to you on the phone today, we hope all is well! For breakfast, we had eggs both with…
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Hello, August 2023 DR Glimpsers!

Hello, August 2023 DR Glimpsers! My name is Julie Kanak, and I will be one of the GG Leaders on the trip coming up…
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Pura Vida! (No. 5)

Hey guys! I’m Maya and I go to Santa Monica High School. I love to read and write, listen to music, and cook with…
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Jarabacoa Here We Come!

Hello Glimpsers and Families/Friends! My name is Heather Schacher, and I am so excited to be able to be one of your Global Glimpse…
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So Excited to Travel to Jarabacoa!

Hi Glimpsers and families! My name is Simone Walker, one of your Global Glimpse Leaders (GGLs) for this summer’s trip to Jarabacoa. My Co-GGL…