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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.

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ALLI CHAYAMUSHCA (WELCOME) !!! TO RIOBAMBA (No. 4)

Hi Glimpsers! We can’t believe the time is almost here. Before anything, we would like to express how excited we are to meet all…
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Alli chayamushca (welcome) !!! to Riobamba (No. 5)

Hi Glimpsers! We can’t believe the time is almost here. Before anything, we would like to express how excited we are to meet all…
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Get To Know Me I Guess

Hey Hello Hola Hi. I’m Yuli, I’m from Oakland and I go to Lighthouse. I sing, draw, dance, cook, and bake. I also play…
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¡Hola! Mucho Gusto (No. 3)

  Hello! My name is Ivana Chen, and I go to Dougherty Valley High School in San Ramon, CA. I’m both excited and nervous…

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¿Estamos listos para descubrir Jarabacoa?

Hello Global Glimpsers and families! My name is Isabel Gomez and I am one of your Global Glimpse Leaders (GGLs). I am so excited…
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Meet Claire and Yesenia, your GGLs!

¡Hola Global Glimpsers & Families! Welcome to the blog page of Jarabacoa, DR blog page. Throughout the blog, you will get a glimpse into…
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Hello & Welcome

Hello Global Glimpse families.  My name is Jake Mitchell and I will be one of the Global Glimpse leaders this year for the first…
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Meet your Global Glimpse Leader: Hannah Gradowski

Hey, Glimpsers and Families! It is T-MINUS 14 days until we depart for Ecuador! Are you ready? I know I am! My name is…
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Storytelling Challenge – A Glance Into Chitre

“A Glance into Chitre” by Sadie Guy, Plainfield North High School, Class of 2022. To see more of Sadie’s trip check out her video.…