Recent posts from: Esteli1 – 7/3/2015


A Lesson in Poverty


Hey! My name is Kristi and I go to James Logan High School in Union City, California. I am an upcoming senior and I participate in Logan’s prestigious Color Guard team, where we are known for our amazing performances and as of now we hold the championship title in the...

Living like a local


Hola! Our names are Ananya Krishnaswamy and Anureet Kaur! We are today’s leaders of the day and we both attend Irvington High School which is situated in Fremont, California. We are both co-captains of our school’s Bhangra team. Bhangra is a North Indian folk dance...

Let’s get down to (global) Business!


Hey! My name is Solana and I’m today’s leader of the day. I’m a rising senior at Lowell High School in San Francisco, and am involved in a club rowing team based on Lake Merced. I heard about Global Glimpse from a classmate in my AP Environmental Science class this...

Finally … A Day to Divertirnos!!!


Hi, my name is Thuy Vi Nguyen, and I was El Lider Del Dia for Fun Day! I am from San Jose, California, and I go to Andrew Hill High School. Being able to take part in Global Glimpse is one of the greatest opportunities bestowed upon me, and being in Nicaragua at this...

Freedom with a Slight Chance of Rain


There’s a lot one could say about this trip—inspiring, adventurous, and even for some, courageous; all of which epitomizes my fellow group members. I, on the other hand, am the iconic friend in this amazing group. Emily Cardenas is the Chandler Bing of our delegation,...

Aid and Development and Adventure!!!


Hi I’m Grace and I was El Lider Del Dia today (The Leader of the Day). I was very very VERY excited for this opportunity because I have really fallen in love with this program and this city and especially my fellow glimpsers. They have quickly become like a family to...

First leader of the day on politics day!


Hello GG’s families! My name is Jocelyn Morales and I am from Pittsburg, California. I’ve spent the majority of my life living in Pittsburg and I’m grateful to be part of city that is fill with so much diversity and acceptance of everyone’s unique culture. I wanted to...