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Student Trip Blog

Day 1- We made it to Panama

Hello family and friends! We hope you’re doing well.

It’s Nadine & Larry again, checking in from the beautiful Central American Country of Panama! Heyling, our amazing Health & Logistics Coordinator joined us today. You will also be seeing her during this trip.

Today was quite the adventure! Our group arrived safe and sound! Everyone is excited for this trip where we get to experience a new culture, learn new things, and grow. 

A huge shoutout to our incredible GG Leaders, Danielle and Bryan—your leadership and understanding of this program are truly inspiring. We couldn’t have navigated today without you.

Once we arrived at the hotel, everything ran smoothly. We enjoyed a relaxed dinner—some chicken, fries, and salad.

For tonight, everyone is already in their rooms getting some rest and recharging for tomorrow. We have lots of great things to explore, learn, and experience as it will be our first full day in the country. 

A special thank-you to our amazing Program Manager, Leydianis, who has been working behind the scenes to make all of this possible—you’ll see her in some of the pictures, too!

Starting tomorrow, our wonderful GG Leaders and Glimpsers will be taking over this blog, as they will be posting daily to share with all of you our reflections and stories, as a group. Feel free to leave comments—we read them to the students on a daily basis. They will love to hear from you! 

Best Regards, 

Your PCs,
— Nadine & Larry

—–Heyling (Health & Logistics Coordinator)

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Comments (18)

Zivon Hunter

on August 11, 2026 at 12:59 pm

Congrats on reaching Panama safely. Have a great time everyone! Also, PPAS stand up! Mr. Hunter is rooting for you and thinking of you always. Stay together, stay connected and stay present! Global Glimpse family have a great trip!!!

Lizbeth Garcia

on August 11, 2026 at 3:42 pm

Heyy Lesley and angelinaaa!! I miss you guys so so much wish you were still here hope you guys so much fun. Miss you senpai Lesley🥰🥰

Lizbeth garcia

on August 11, 2026 at 3:42 pm

Oops I meant have so much fun lol

Zariha Olivo

on August 11, 2026 at 3:43 pm

HII LESLEYYY AND ANGELINA , I miss you my sweetie pie Lesley 😘 I’m glad you made it I wish you both have a great time !! Can’t wait for you guys to come back

Lucia Lengua

on August 11, 2026 at 3:45 pm

Hi Global Glimpse Fam, and especially my girl- Violeta…

We miss you so much but so happy and proud of you for being on this adventure. I hope you let Panama, its people and beauty, saturate your soul for as we know, tutto passa.

Xoxo

Mary Ann Edghill

on August 11, 2026 at 5:47 pm

So glad you all made it safely! Hopefully everyone was able to rest after the long trip and is feeling well!
Enjoy Panama!

Xoxo,
Mary Ann & Benjeil Edghill

Oyate Group

on August 11, 2026 at 6:00 pm

Hi Madelaine, Oyate Group here! Hope you have an amazing trip and learn so much! We will see you when you get back!

Brenda P

on August 11, 2026 at 6:41 pm

I hope you all have fun and enjoy your time in Panama

Merclyn Kuffour

on August 11, 2026 at 7:49 pm

Thank God for traveling mercies hope everyone is doing well Adriel mommy miss you enjoy the trip have fun everyone

Yuderky and Willian

on August 11, 2026 at 9:06 pm

Hello to all of you, specially to Arianna. Hope you are having the greatest time. Ari we miss you and we will be waiting for you here to hear all the story about Panama. Have fun!

MARIA RAMIREZ

on August 11, 2026 at 9:16 pm

Lesley te extrañamos mucho,pero tu disfruta que aqui te esperamos cuidate mucho por favor 🙏 espero aprendas cosas bonitas y gente buena como tú

Sammi Weissman

on August 11, 2026 at 11:33 pm

Hiiiii!!
I’m glad to see you made it safely. Have an amazing time!!
-Ms. Sammi

Mónica Pichardo

on August 12, 2026 at 1:01 am

Hey Madelaine! We miss you so much and are incredibly excited for this new adventure! We’re sending you lots of love and can’t wait to hear all about your experiences when you return. Much love from your mama and your entire family. Zeus misses you too!! ❤️🐾

Maria Ramirez

on August 12, 2026 at 1:35 am

Lesley estamos emocionados esperando noticias de ustedes y esperando todo este muy bien. Te queremos mucho mami

Alejandrina Villar

on August 12, 2026 at 5:53 am

Hi Yaretzi, I miss you and I hope that your time in Panama so far has been a great experience.

Twanna

on August 12, 2026 at 10:52 am

Grateful you all made it safe and sound. Let the learning experience, knowledge gaining and fun begin. Be safe, make lots of memories and take plenty of pictures.

Alejandrina Villar

on August 12, 2026 at 1:09 pm

Hola Yaretzi, te extraño. Me alegra mucho escuchar que todos se encuentran bien y espero que disfrutes mucho y aprendas cosas nuevas en Panama. Cuídate mucho

Deloise Snowden

on August 13, 2026 at 12:14 am

So glad you all made it safely and are ready to hit the ground running. Hope all have a great time and do amazing things while you are there. Be safe and enjoy

Hiiiii Sani and Team

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