Recent posts from: Trip Blogs 2016


Granada: We Made it!


Family, friends, teachers and loved ones, after a long day of traveling we have all our global glimpse students present. I know this was a difficult day for many of the students who left their families and friends to embark on this wonderful experience. I also...

Granada Day 1: We Made It


        Family, friends, teachers and loved ones, after a long day of traveling we have all our global glimpse students present. I know this was a difficult day for many of the students who left their families and friends to embark on this wonderful experience. I also...

Day 1 – Llegada (arrival)


This is Edgar, one of the adult Global Glimpse Leaders (GGL). I was fortunate to meet many of the families at SFO and I’m happy to report that we have all made it to León! It’s been a day filled with navigating international travel and learning to go with...

Day 4: Aid and Development


Hi everyone! My name is Avani Narayan. Today I had the opportunity to be the first student leader of the day among my peers. It was a very eye-opening and enjoyable experience. Being able to lead your fellow peers is a bit awkward at first but that is something each...

Day 3 Culture


QOD: What role does art place in preserving local customs and traditions? Early jumpstart to the day! We embarked on a field trip to El Tisey to visit Don Alberto. After a hour long bus ride we arrived and began our ascent into the mountains. La Caminata (The Hike)...

Day 2 History and Politics


QOD: How has the history of Estelí shaped its present? After a wonderful breakfast of Gallo Pinto (rice & beans), plantains and eggs, the students attended our academic seminar on history & politics. We then went on a walking tour of Estelí. We visited the...

Final Reflection Day


Today is the last day of our journey, and it has been great for everyone. Today we all learned what the true meaning of this trip was, and shared our feelings for each other through “Big Love”. What hit me personally is how everyone got emotional and how much they...