Our Program Model
Global Glimpse is a travel and leadership program thoughtfully designed for juniors in high school. We work to prepare our students intellectually and emotionally for a transformative international experience. Accepted students participate in pre-trip workshops that prepare them to engage in deeper learning during their summer travel programs. We also provide teacher training and short term and long-term follow-on alumni programming to create broader school and community impact.
Need-Based Scholarships
We provide generous need-based scholarships to all students in our partner school programs and we serve more low-income and underrepresented youth annually than any other youth travel organization in the United States. In 2024 we provided over $3M in need-based scholarships to make our program accessible to high school youth from all socioeconomic backgrounds.
January – May
Pre-Trip Workshops
Virtual and in-person enrichment programming during the school year establishes foundational knowledge in the areas of youth leadership, globalization, and cultural awareness and prepares students for their summer international travel experience. Workshop topics include:
- Youth Leadership
- Cultivating A Global Perspective
- Latin American History
- Savvy Traveler
June – August
Travel Experience
Students then spend 11 dynamic days during the summer immersed in the daily life of a Latin American country. Each program is thoughtfully designed to support students to explore powerful curricular themes through hands-on learning and genuine connections with local people and communities. Curriculum themes can include:
- Environmental Conservation
- Education
- Global Business
- Human Rights
- History & Politics
- Deconstructing Poverty
- Cultural Preservation
- Aid & Development
- Immigration
Travel Program Pillars
Cultural Immersion
Youth Leadership
Service Learning
Senior Year – College/Career
Alumni Program
Following their international travel experience, students participate in a follow-on leadership program. Alumni mentor the next generation of students at their school and gain exposure to a wide range of college and career mentors and opportunities.
