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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.

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Day 3: Community day & cap seminar 1

Day 3… the sun arose over the sleeping beauties, specifically our precious staff who got up so early in the morning to sweep and…
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Day 4: Community

Today is June 7 and Miles and I (Henry) are the LDDs. The morning started like any other morning: an early wake-up and a…
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Time to Glimpse

Hello everyone! My name is Hope and I’m a junior at Highland Park High School. My hobbies include theater, playing the viola, singing, drawing,…
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New chapter!!!

HELLO! My name is Yasleen Galindo and I attend Amundsen High School in Chicago IL. I am looking forward to meeting EVERYONE on this…
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Day 3: Culture day

YOOOOOOOOO What is up, everyone! This is Romir and Addelyn, the first LDDs of not just this delegation but the entire Global Glimpse program…

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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…