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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: Aid and Development Day (No. 2)

Hola familias! Today we had the wonderful opportunity of visiting a local organization (Plan Yaque) here in Jarabacoa that focuses on a variety of…
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Ecuador – (slight change) Dominican Republic Let’s GO!!!!

Greetings I am one of the Global Glimpse Leaders, and I am so looking forward to sharing this journey with all of you. Hmmmm-…
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Hello (No. 71)

Hello! My name is Peri Zoe and I am a recent graduate of Santa Rosa High School, about an hour and a half from…
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Heyy (No. 7)

My name is Julie Boyer, and I go to Cupertino High School. I do competitive swimming and enjoy many other outdoor activities. I also…
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Hello!!! (No. 72)

My name is Sara Hughes and I go to Sequoia High School in Redwood City. I signed up for this trip because

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Introductions: Jeromie Whalen

Hello Glimpsers! My name is Jeromie Whalen, I am a teacher at Northampton High School and one of two fabulous Global Glimpse Leaders going…
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hello! (No. 73)

Hi, My name is Jadi Ho, and I am a rising senior at Lincoln High School here in San Francisco. I’ve always loved traveling…
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Nice To Meet You!

Hi! My name is Aridia Lopez and I am a junior at Urban Assembly for Applied Math and Science in the Bronx. Recently, I…
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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: Cartago Town! (No. 4)

Today after yet another delicious breakfast as Casa Aquiares, we traveled to Cartago town. Cartago was the original capital of Costa Rica. Through our…