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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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Glimpsers go Farming!

Hey guys, it’s Shania and Gabby. We were the Leaders of the Day today. The theme today was Global & Local Business. To start…
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Exploring Cartago Town!!

Today was History and Culture Day. The morning heavy rain turned cloudy, later clearing for bright sunny skies. It was the perfect day for…
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Day 2- Welcome Turrialba! (No. 2)

Today was our official first full day in our home for the next 14 days!!! Our day started with a typical Costa Rican breakfast…
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Day 1 – Arrival Day (No. 3)

Our TA1C group of Glimpsers have just arrived!!!!!!!!! We received our glimpses with a lot of joy (and heat) at the airport a little…
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PURA VIDA!

Heyy I’m Bryan, I can’t wait to travel to Costa Rica with the rest of the glimpsers although I am indeed nervous It wouldn’t…

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EXCITED4COSTARICA

Hello, my name is Kelly Deng. I am super excited to travel to Costa Rica with Global Glimpse! I am a rising senior at…
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Costa Rica

Hi, my name is Shania. I’m a rising senior at the Academy for Scholarship and Entrepreneurship. I love nature and biology so I’m thrilled…
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COSTA RICA TRIP! HI!

Hi everyone!  My name is Janet, and I am excited about the upcoming Costa Rica trip with Global Glimpse this summer! I’m a rising…
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Costa Rica! (No. 2)

Hey everyone! My name is Analicia Malachi. I am so excited to go on this Costa Rica trip with Global Glimpse!  I am a…
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Heyy (No. 3)

Heyy I’m Amalia! I’m both really excited and very anxious for Costa Rica, but definitely excited to meet everyone! I’ve only traveled alone once…