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2024 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 2024 student trip blogs below.

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Day 2 Welcome orientation!

Good evening families!! GGLs Mary and Steph here to tell all y’all about our first day here in Riobamba! Our day started with a…
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SAFE ARRIVAL IN QUITO!!!!

Dear Families & Friends, We are happy to announce that all of the students and chaperones arrived safe and sound in Quito! We spent…
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A Few More Hours ?

Well Hello! My name is Flory Mendez Merida, and I’m a Senior at KIPP Academy. I can’t wait for this journey we will embark…
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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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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…
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Meet Alejandro ?

Hi, my name is Alejandro and I go to KIPP Academy Lynn Collegiate. I love going outdoors, watching movies, and learning random things that…
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Meet Amelia!

Hi, my  My name is Amelia and I’m a student at Northampton High School. I’m an active member of and love to participate in…
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Meet Mateo!

Hi everyone! My names Mateo Cintron (he/him) and I’m a student at Springfield Central High in Springfield, MA. This trip has been the highlight…
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Meet your GGL!

Hola RB2D!!!! We are ONE WEEK AWAY!!! Let me introduce myself! My name is Steph Desmond and I am one of your Global Glimpse…