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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.

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Day 1- Arrival in Turriabla

We’ve officially arrived and are all settled into beautiful San Rafael after a long—but very successful—travel day! Everyone is in great spirits, and we’ve…
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Introduction: Emily Yang

Hey everyone! My name is Emily Yang (she/her), and I will be a senior at Balboa High School in San Francisco this Fall. I’m…
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Introduction: Katherine (Glimpser)

Hello, my name is Katherine Gomez (or Kath), and I am from Lighthouse Community Charter School in the Bay Area. My favorite pastimes are…
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Get to know me!

Hi there! My name is Sydney, but feel free to call me by any nickname you can think of! I’ve gotten quite a few…
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Introduction: Sabrina-GGL

Hi everyone! My name is Sabrina, and I’m so excited to be one of your leaders for this incredible journey to Costa Rica! I’ve…

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Get to know me

Hello, my name is Ryan Zajac, and I am an incoming senior at LPS Hayward. I am 16 years old and will be traveling…
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Introduction: Kaylee (GG Leader)

Hey Glimpsers!  My name is Kaylee Yoshii (she/her) and I will be one of your leaders in Turrialba, Costa Rica! I am a Social…