Posted in Global Glimpse Blog by Anthony Bibiano, 2018 Glimpser
Anthony Bibiano, 17 | Alumni Ambassador 2018-2019 | Oakland High School, CA | Constanza, DR Growing up in Oakland, I’ve experienced many things a 17-year old should never have to. With issues ranging from murders and racism to an overworked police and school...
Posted in Global Glimpse Blog by Jessica Neri, 2018 Glimpser
Jessica Neri, 17 | 2018-2019 Alumni Ambassador | Greenwich High School, CT | Constanza, Dominican Republic Before Global Glimpse I had only dreamed of seeing the world and immersing myself in a different culture. I had never been outside the United States and was...
Posted in Global Glimpse Blog by Nia Hernandez, 2018 Glimpser
Nia Hernandez, 17 | Alumni Ambassador 2018-2019 | Springfield Central H.S., MA | Constanza, DR Golden Dolphins danced on my wrist for 14 days, Watching my encounters. They shimmered in the summer sun, Reminding me of home. En el Día catorce, we departed from...
Posted in Global Glimpse Blog by Global Glimpse
“I come from the working class where opportunities like Global Glimpse are far from frequent. I want to have the ability to give back to my parents and the rest of my family for all the sacrifices they’ve made to get me where I am today.” Born and raised in San...
Posted in Global Glimpse Blog by Global Glimpse
“Global Glimpse really opened my eyes to the privilege I had living in the Bay Area – and that even though we live in totally different parts of the world, we’re still human beings with the same drive to be successful and to make the best life for our families.”...
Posted in Global Glimpse Blog by Global Glimpse
“I come from a place where most are scared to go outside when it is dark. I come from a place where jail is something that seems inevitable. It is amazing how many odds are against me as a black, fatherless, young leader. But that doesn’t stop me… I make sure I...
Posted in Global Glimpse Blog by Anderson Alleyne & Layla Solatan, Global Education Alumni Interns
We are excited to share the top student travel stories of the summer, selected by our interns (and former Glimpsers), Anderson and Layla! We have enjoyed reading each of the nearly 1,000 blog post reflections written by students as they experience first-hand the power...
