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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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FL(indsaY)YING COCKROACHEZ(oe) and BEAUTIFUL MUR(eenA)ALS

At the butt crack of dawn, we were woken up by a flying cockroach and an earthquake with a magnitude of 5.7 (we didnt…
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INTRODUCTION BLOG!!

Helloo to the JA1B delegation!! My name is Sophia Riray and I attend Pittsburg High School in Pittsburg, California. I enjoy listening to music…
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Panama Time

Cutesy, intelligent, with an obsession with hair bows, that’s how my friends would describe me. Hi everyone! My name is Briana Martinez, but my…
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Jarabacoa or bust!

Hi everyone. My name is Damien Johnson and I am one of the trip leaders going to the Dominican Republic with you on July…
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Intro: Kim (GGL) Hello chitre

↑↑ Me at Badlands National Park Hey Glimpsers and Families! I’m Kim, your other Global Glimpse Leader this summer and I’m beyond excited to…

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OMG! It’s almost Go time!

I’m so excited to be going on this adventure with you. There is so much to do before we depart. So, take some time…
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Day 1. Arrival in Panama – The Journey Starts Here

Dear Families & Friends, We’re happy to share that all students and chaperones have arrived safe and sound in Panama! Tonight, we’re staying at Hotel Ojos del…
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Day 8: cap day 3

Today we started the day bright and early at 7:30, and enjoyed a delicious breakfast of eggs, Gallo Pinto, sweet platanos, and cinnamon buns.…
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THANKS! LT2A-BAY

Hello everyone, here your PCs, Maykeld and Laura. Today we started our day very early with a wake-up call at 5:45 AM, followed by…
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CAP DAY 1

Today was an amazing day led by the LDDs Toby (Pumpkin), Paul (One of the Girlies), and Eric (Fortnite Guy). Everybody was instructed to…