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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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Day 5: Working like a Local (No. 2)

We picked up manure with our bare hands…. Today on June 9th, Emir and I were the leaders of the day. We took the…
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Day 4: Education

We went to school at 6pm… Today, we got to visit two schools, Escuela 9 de Octubre  and Escuela Martiniano Guerrero. These two trips…
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Day 3: Culture and Indigenous Worldview

Guinea Pig kinda tastes like Chicken? Hello Global Glimpse Community! At the time I’m writing this post, it is the end of the third…
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Day 2: Exploring the City

We had an amazing second, full day in Riobamba! To start the day off, we had a nutritious breakfast including granola, eggs, and fruit.…

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Bailando en Ecuador, Day 1!

What a WONDERFUL first day in Ecuador!  We have arrived safely in Ecuador and have experienced a full, fun day! We would like to…
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Safe Arrival in Quito!!!! (No. 5)

Dear Families & Friends, We are happy to announce that all of the students and chaperones arrived safe and sound in Quito last night!…
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hello! (No. 77)

Hello everyone! My name is Artin Ghafooripour and I just finished my junior year at Westmont High School. I was born in Iran and…
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Hello 🙂 (No. 80)

Hi everyone! My name is Naomi and I go to Fremont High School. I am so excited to visit Ecuador, learn about the culture,…
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Hi 🙂 (No. 40)

Hello everyone! My name is Ximena Garcia. I attend Lighthouse Community Charter School in Oakland, CA. I am so excited to meet new people…