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Student Trip Blog
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!
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 Global Glimpse Leaders (GGLs), Safat and Harpreet—your leadership and understanding of this program are truly inspiring. We couldn’t have navigated today without you.
Once we arrived at the hotel. We enjoyed a relaxed dinner—some chicken, rice, and salad. We also took some time to introduce the amazing program we’ll be diving into over the next 10 days. We also got the opportunity to learn about the Leader of the Day (LDD) seminar- preparing ourselves to be LDD during this trip.
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 this beautiful 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
Comments (8)
Monica Gardiner
Hi everyone! So happy to hear that you all made safely! Can’t wait to hear all about your adventures
Love you Piper & have an amazing time!
Love,
Mom & Dad, Tyson and WillowBean
Jasmine Martinez
Happy to hear you all made it safely! The girls and I love you lots, Piper!
Lorraine Sousa
Hola!
I’m so happy you arrived safely and are making new friends. I look forward to reading all about your adventures! Have a great trip! Shoutout to Kaitlyn and Jasmine!
Love, Mom
& Cheese, Zina, Ruca, and Mazzy 🐈🐈⬛🐈⬛🐈⬛
Elizabeth Miller
To all the amazing teens embarking on summer adventures,
As you travel, explore new places, and experience different cultures, remember that some of life’s greatest lessons happen outside of the classroom.
This summer, you’re proving that you don’t need to be glued to your phones to make meaningful connections. Instead, you’re learning how to meet new people, embrace different perspectives, communicate face-to-face, and discover the incredible world around you. Those are skills that will stay with you for a lifetime.
Continue to be curious, be kind, be brave enough to step outside your comfort zone. Lead by example, lift others up, and make memories that no social media post could ever fully capture.
The future is incredibly bright because it has leaders like you in it. We can’t wait to hear about your adventures and all that you’ve learned.
Have an amazing time, stay safe, and most importantly—have a blast!
Meghan :)
YAYY HI EDEN (and Niko) so glad you made it!!! I hope you guys all have as much fun in Panama as I did in Costa Rica 🤩🤩
George Miller
Akasha,
You already know how we are proud of you, how amazing you are, and that you’re destined towards a future of success in whatever you choose… so I won’t repeat it. What I WILL ask is that I hope you and your friends will find things in Panama that you never expected. Of course, you’ll notice the landscape, weather differences and people but it’s often the little things that go unnoticed on trips and I hope you notice them. The aroma of the flora. The colors in the sky. The sounds of the animals. The different laws of the country and the reasons for them. The look in Panamanian’s eyes. The subtle, unique tastes in food and drink. The changes in weather. Different star constellations at night. I trust you will notice and take it ALL in to make your adventure complete.
<3: Grandpa George
Izabel Hernandez
Hey everyone! We’re so glad that everyone made it safely and settling in! Can’t wait to read the daily updates and see what fun stuff you guys are doing!
Love and miss you Niko!
Love,
Mom, Dad, Olivia, Charlotte, Everett and Cali
Hasani and Mario
Myles,
We want you to know how incredibly proud we are of you for taking this amazing opportunity with Global Glimpse in Panama. This experience is a chance for you to learn, grow and create memories that will stay with you for a life time.
We hope you embrace every moment — the people you meet, the culture you experience, the lessons you learn, and the challenges that help you become stronger. Be curious, be open-minded, and enjoy every adventure that comes your way.
Remember that we are always cheering you on and are so proud of the person you are becoming. Enjoy this incredible journey, make beautiful memories, and soak in everything Panama has to offer.
We love you and can’t wait to hear all about your experience when you return!
Love,
Mom , Dad and Nana