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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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JA1D CREW – WELCOME TO JARABACOA

Hey, hey everyone, what’s good? the party is about to start. But first, let’s introduce ourselves real quick. We are John and Pamela and…
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Nice to meet y’all! (No. 2)

Hey y’all! My name is Brianna Jordan and I am a rising senior at Frank Sinatra School of the Arts. I am 16 years…
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Pleased to Meet You Guys!!

Hi fellow JA1D members! My name is Samantha Johnson, but I go by Sam. I am a rising Senior at Greenwich High School (GHS)…
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Nice to Meet You Guys

Hi everyone! My name is Diana Vacca and I attend Professional Performing Arts School (PPAS) in New York City!! I am currently a vocal…
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Saludos! (No. 6)

  Hello Global Glimpsers and families! My name is Dangely Abreu and I am one of your Global Glimpse Leaders (GGLs).  My co-leader, Emily,…

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So excited! (No. 2)

Hi everyone! My name is Nicole Zummo. I’m a rising senior at Greenwich High School. Besides this trip this summer, I also have a…
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Greetings! (No. 5)

Hi Global Glimpsers! My name is Emily Behan and I am one of the trip leaders for JA1D this July!  I am so incredibly…
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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…