Posted in Leon2 - 6/08/2016 by Megan Ho
Today was an important day. We started off the morning like any other, with the wake up call and breakfast, and started up the academic seminar. This time, we discussed aid and development, and what the government has been doing so far in giving away all this money to...
Posted in Leon2 - 6/08/2016 by Derek Austin
Despite the excitement of the seismic activity last night, your Leon Glimpsers woke up this morning on the right side of the bed. Early in the trip, this group is already showing a remarkable level of engagement and energy, a fact that was praised by all four leaders...
Posted in Leon2 - 6/08/2016 by Jocelyn Juliao - Director of International Programs
Dear Global Glimpse Parents and Families, As many of you may already be aware, a 6.1 magnitude earthquake occurred on the pacific coastline of Nicaragua last night on Wednesday, June 9. There are no immediate reports of damage or injuries of any kind in any of our...
Posted in Leon2 - 6/08/2016 by Brayan Torres - Site Manager
Hi Everyone! I am so glad to share some of our day in Leon. Today we went through the History of Nicaragua: first we had the chance to meet Wilberth Medrano, our first speaker of the program and an incredible tour guide and historian. He talked about the origins of...
Posted in Leon2 - 6/08/2016 by Niki Gaines & Derek Austin
As we sit in our charming, tiny hostel rooms writing this, there is an absolute downpour outside. Rain like never before surrounds a group of kids playing cards outside under an awning. Warm rain and giggles. We have arrived. Nineteen kids made it, and nineteen...
Posted in Leon2 - 6/08/2016 by Derek Austin
Hello everyone! I’m Mr. Austin, and I will be one of your trusty GG Leaders on your trip to Leon! You all deserve to be commended for your dedication to Global Glimpse, both in the application process as well as in completing the pre-trip workshops, so...
Posted in Leon2 - 6/08/2016 by Niki Gaines Reina-Guerra
Welcome Leon2! I am looking so forward to meeting you all and I anticipate a wonderful experience together. I am a teacher in Davis, CA. I have two children of my own, but soon you will be added to my “family” as we work side by side and share amazing life...
