¡Hola!
My name is Kimberly Leal and I graduated from UC Santa Cruz. I was born and raised in San Jose. I am not a teacher but I am constantly working with youth in my community. Last Year I worked for AmeriCorps – City Year and was placed at my old high school, William C. Overfelt. In addition to fulfilling my duties as an Americorps Member, I also supported and prepare 22 students for their trips through Global Glimpse. I am really passionate about spreading awareness about GG so that more students can take advantage of this amazing opportunity.
The reason why I wanted to be a Global Glimpse Leader was because the summer before my senior year of high school, I was in the same place all of you are now, excited and nervous about my Global Glimpse trip. I was a participant of GG in 2009 and traveled to Matagalpa, Nicaragua. My trip on Global Glimpse was life changing and thats an understatement. I instantly grew a passion for travel because I couldn’t wait to explore the world, meet new people, understand their cultures and lifestyles. Since my GG trip, I have traveled to 13 other countries and my plan is to travel to 30 counties before I am thirty years old.
I am very excited to have the opportunity to now be a Global Glimpse Leader this summer and help my all of you enjoy this rewarding experience as much as did. I’ve never been to the Dominican Republic but I am thrilled I will be sharing this new experience with all of you.
David (Co-GGL) or I will be contacting each of you individually so that we can check in and answer any questions you may have about the trip.
For now, please introduce yourselves to the group, a little about you, do you speak Spanish, & what you’re most looking forward to so we can all get to know each other before this adventure begins! I can not wait to meet you all ….let the count down begin!!!
Hi Morgan!
This memorable journey is about to begin. I know you have landed safely and I was so happy to get a call from you. I miss you already, but am super excited for you, too. Enjoy every day and be safe. WUB! Mama
Bailey,
Hope you are getting all settled in. Thanks for the phone call. Enjoy your trip!! You will be helping to change lives and your life will be changed forever by this experience !!
Night night ?
Sleep tight ?
Don’t let the bed bugs bite ?
Sweet dreams until the morning light ?
I love you!!
Love, Dad & Debby
Hi Brionde,
Happy you made it safely, thanks for the call. This experience will be so amazing, and I know your community service will be greatly appreciated. Enjoy your trip, be safe and have lots of fun. Remember, write in your journal daily and take lots of pictures.
Hugs & Kisses, Love you!!
~Mom & Dad
Alec,
Glad you made it safe and got to talk to you. Can’t wait to see pix and read about your daily activities. Love you mom
Just checking in haven’t seen any posts or updates would love to see group pics and the activities you guys are doing ?
Lia – hopefully you are sound asleep at the moment I write this! Great to hear from you this morning!! Love and miss you but are happy knowing you’re doing wonderful things <3
love mom and dad
Buggie (Morgan),
We arrived safely in Cancun and it is beautiful. I wonder what your first full day was like.
This will make you smile…I was able to get you a ticket to see Taeyang!! ? It was a bit of a struggle, but you have trained me well.
Please take lots of pictures. I missed throwing your vitamins for you last night?
Have a great day and remember how much I WUB you.
Mama?????
Can’t wait to see a group picture of the students in the camp!
Hi Bailey,
What an amazing feeling it is to know that you are in the DR!! I know how much you and your group will be giving to the community, as they will give to you. Can’t wait to hear about it.
Love you tons sweetheart!
Love,
Mom
Hi Brionde, we’re happy to see you and the GG family made it there safely and have enjoyed the 1st full day in San Juan. Enjoy and have fun along with the learning experiences you will be apart of. Nice posted pictures also.
Love You, mom & dad