Recent posts from: Leon1 – 7/02/2015


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Hola, mi nombre es Skylar. Today I was the leader of the day; directing and encouraging my peers to reach their greatest potential. The theme of the day was Aid and Development. Should we or should we not support other countries? To explore all possibilities of this...

Do the ends justify the meanings?


Hi my name is Audel Contreras and I decided to join Global Glimpse because I wanted to experience something new, I wanted to step out of my comfort zone. Being here in Nicaragua is kind of crazy. Its day 4 today and we are barely getting used to the weather. But the...

Culture Day


My name is Elizabeth one of the participants on the trip. I’m writing this blog post to inform everyone about what we have done today and what the theme was. I took on the role on being the first leader of the day. This requires stepping up by waking up everyone...

Revolution & Baby Steps


“I stepped out of my comfort zone Ms. Kim; I’m eating ‘cookies and cream’ ice cream and I usually only eat ‘mint’ or ‘vanilla.'” It may not seem like a big deal, but this trip is all about taking baby steps no matter how...

Leon… Roar!! Arrival Day


Hi Everyone, Im Brayan Torres Program Coordinator for Leon1 team, I am more than glad to write about today, eventhough we are all tired after 2 hours long of bus ride from Managua to Leon and 5 hours flight from San Francisco (Glimpsers and GG Leaders), we ended up...

I cannot WAIT for this trip!


Hello Bullldogs, Thunderbirds,  parents, and Brayan and Jessica! My name is Katie Goddard (Ms Goddard for the students, please!) and I am SO excited to be joining you in Nicaragua in 10 days time! I’ve been making so many friends, coworkers, and family members...

Allow me to reintroduce myself….


Hello Tahoma and Rainier students and parents! Hello León program coordinators, Brayan and Jessica! My name is Eileen Kim (or as students call me Ms. Kim) and I’m beyond thrilled to begin this adventure with you all! I’ve recently completed my second year...