Posted in C2B Constanza 7-8-2019 by Alexandra Martinez, Evanston Township High School, and Denver Blaine, Lindholm Math & Science Academy- Glimpsers.
We woke up at 6:30 am and started our day to a wonderful breakfast! Thanks to Miguelito. After having about 10 minutes after breakfast to get prepared for our day, we hopped on a safari bus to Aguas Blancas. Arriving at Aguas Blanca, we, as a group, were immediately...
Posted in C2B Constanza 7-8-2019 by Makayla Sampson, Morgan Park High School & Bryan Osorio, George Westinghouse College Prep, Glimpsers
In the morning, we arrived at the greenhouse to meet with our speaker, Alberto Quezada, who is an amazing family man who inherited his family’s farm. Alberto spoke to the group about how his farm operates, and we asked questions and received very motivational words....
Posted in C2B Constanza 7-8-2019 by Allen Trinidad and Noel Rivera, Glimpsers
Today was immigration day. Since Haiti is a neighboring country, we have learned, through a documentary, the difficulties of getting Dominican citizenship, such as being ignored by the authorities. Unfortunately, children that are born in the Dominican Republic that...
Posted in C2B Constanza 7-8-2019 by Amrut Behera, Plainfield North High School, and Chelsey Espinoza, Highland Park High School, Glimpsers
Many of us come from the city life, but today, we all got a taste of local Dominican life. Our experience started with an interesting challenge, we were to continue our day without electricity, running water, and other necessities. Instead, we had candles and matches,...
Posted in C2B Constanza 7-8-2019 by Michelle Nava, Highland Park High School, Glimpser
Today was an exciting day because we were able to rest and recharge and continue to bond with one another. We were also given the opportunity to explore the town with our GG youth ambassadors. Some of us went to the bakery to buy some delicious treats like churros,...
Posted in C2B Constanza 7-8-2019 by Alex Bahena, John Hancock High School. Glimpser.
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to meet a community in a foreign country and have a conversation with them about their daily lives? Would you expect them to be kind or shy? Well, today the Global Glimpsers had the opportunity to do so! The community that...
Posted in C2B Constanza 7-8-2019 by Amy Chan, Global Glimpse Leader
We had an awesome fun-filled day learning about the rich Dominican Republic culture, while continuing to practice our Spanish. Que divertida (how fun)! For our morning activity, we made clay masks and learned about the decorative masks that are worn during the annual...
