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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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Hello Glimpsers! Let’s get ready to rumbleee!

Hi Glimpsers and families!  My name is Chloe Keene, and I am one of the Global Glimpse Leaders (or GGLs) for our upcoming trip…
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A brand new journey!

Can’t wait to discover life that goes around Panama! , my name is Marisa and im going into my senior year as a student…
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Day 6: Fun Day & Environmental Justice

Today we started our day bright and early with a wake-up time of 7:15 am. We played a heated game of Evolution and Bullfrog,…
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Final day together

Hey guys! It’s Jaeden and Aiden. The day started at 7:00am. Waking everyone up was not as bad as the days prior as we…
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Day 2 – Beach and Immigration day, Sosua Bonita!

Hi friends and family! This is Juan, Nakayla, and Sophia and we were the LDD’s for our first official full day in the Dominican…

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Clay community- day 2

Greetings Friends and Family! The following message is brought to you by the leaders of the day: Denise, Margaret, and Magnus. Today us Glimpsers…
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Day 4: Comunidad

Hello! From your leaders of the day, KyShauna and Josie.  Today we woke up and made our way to Cañada de las Palmas to…
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“Passion is energy. Feel the power that comes from focusing on what excites you.” —Oprah Winfrey

I want to congratulate the 2025 1B delegation to Constanza, Dominican Republic—you did it! I’ve cherished each day watching your unique leadership styles shine.…
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Cultural exchange prep

Today we went into the town of Turrialba and were able to roam and fully immerse ourselves into the Costarican culture. Many groups decided…
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Final Reflection Day

Today, we woke up at 7:00, and breakfast was served at 8:00. We had rice and beans, with scrambled eggs and ham, as well…