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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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Meet Glimpser Alison!

Hi everyone! My name is Alison, and I attend Amundsen High School. I’m super excited about this upcoming trip and the opportunity to immerse…
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Day 2: Journey in Terrific Turrialba

We started the day with a lazy morning, the sun shining through the dusty windows of our cabins. Glimpsers ate gallo pinto, scrambled eggs,…
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Hey Guys!

Hello! I’m Grace, and I attend Lindblom Math and Science Academy in Chicago. My hobbies include dancing, baking, playing soccer, etc! I’m looking forward…
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Turrialba – 3B: July 02, 2026

It’s Costa Rica Time!!! Hey everyone! My name is Natasha and I am your GGL for the July 2 trip to Turrialba. I’m looking…
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MEET YOUR GGL – T2B BAY

Hello GG family, My name is Netsay (net-sigh). I am a Global Glimpse Alum and am beyond thrilled to be joining you as one…

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SO EXCITED!!!

Hello Glimpsers and Families! My name is Tyan and I am one of your GG Leaders on our trip to Panama. I am excited…
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Welcome to Costa Rica….the most beautiful country in the world

Hello everyone … After a whole day of being on planes and buses we arrived to Santa Cruz in Turrialba, a place surrounded by…
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First full day in jarabacoa!!!!

Hi! Global Glimpse Family Today was a busy and exciting day. We attended several seminars, explored the city on a guided tour, enjoyed some…
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Bienvenidos a Panamá: 🇵🇦 donde cada experiencia se convierte en un recuerdo para toda la vida…

Hey, everyone! Your Program Coordinators speaking! We’re Luzania and Ariel, talking to you from the Bridge of the Americas, the two-ocean paradise that is…
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welcome to JARABACOA!!!!

Everyone is here!!! We are so excited to show students around town in the afternoon (its been sunny these past few days!) get to…