Posted in JA2A Jarabacoa 6-20-2019 by Azadi, Glimpser
Today, we had our first free day, in which we were allowed a lot of free time to explore Jarabacoa with our student ambassadors who live here in the Dominican Republic. We had a very relaxed morning, as we didn’t have a set wakeup time because we mainly had exploring...
Posted in JA2A Jarabacoa 6-20-2019 by Shamar & Nia, Glimpsers
Hello Parents/Guardians, friends, and fellow Glimpsers! The last twenty-four hours have been so challenging for us here in Jarabacoa! We have lived like a local: no electricity, no fans, no running water, and smaller portions of food. Nonetheless, we are still...
Posted in JA2A Jarabacoa 6-20-2019 by Brian Thelen, Global Glimpse Leader
Family and Friends, As our first full day in Jarabacoa draws to a close, I’m struck by the remarkable sense of familiarity I perceive within our group. Most students have known one another for fewer than three days, and yet their interactions with one another...
Posted in JA2A Jarabacoa 6-20-2019 by Jamelyn Lederhouse - GG Staff
Good morning JA2A Friends and Families, The group boarded their flight 2821 this morning and is currently in the air en route to Santiago. They did experience a delay related to the plane’s baggage, but it was resolved, and the group left the gate and is...
Posted in JA2A Jarabacoa 6-20-2019 by Brian Thelen, Global Glimpse Leader
Parents and Friends, After a long day on the road, we find ourselves hardly closer to the Dominican Republic than when we rolled out of bed at 1:00am. However, through the dogged efforts of many people on the Global Glimpse support team, our students are safe,...
Posted in JA2A Jarabacoa 6-20-2019 by Jamelyn Lederhouse - GG Staff
Hello JA2A Parents and Families, As the group was on their way to the DR this afternoon, United had the plane return to Newark so crews could service equipment in the flight deck. As a result, the group has been rebooked for tomorrow morning on United flight 2821...
Posted in JA2A Jarabacoa 6-20-2019 by Halle Jackson and Tiffany Brown, Program Coordinators
Dear Glimpsers, This is TEAM Jarabacoa sending a personal Bienvenida your way! We are very excited about your visit to our site in the Dominican Republic this summer and wanted to send some helpful tips and information so that you are better prepared for your...
