Posted in TA2C Las Tablas 7-30-2019 by Erik, Program Coordinator
It feels like today was a blur! We all woke up bright and early for breakfast, before heading to Casco Antiguo; the old quarter of Panama City. The area has a long and colorful history, not all of it necessarily fun but all of it vital for understanding the context of...
Posted in TA2C Las Tablas 7-30-2019 by Lucas (Program Coordinator 1)
The kids are alright! Last night after a long day of travel guided by Holly and Tony, the Glimpsers finally touched down in Panama City. They were greeted by Lucas, Erik (their two program coordinators) and Maria Cristina (the Panama program manager). A short bus ride...
Posted in TA2C Las Tablas 7-30-2019 by Marín Ruiz, Glimpser
Hola chicos! My name is Marin and I’m going to be a senior at Castro Valley High but will be attending at Colegio Aljarafe in Sevilla. I’m very excited to meet & work with you all! I enjoy getting to know new people and I’m fortunate enough to do so in a foreign...
Posted in TA2C Las Tablas 7-30-2019 by Lucas and Erik, Program Coordinators
It’s hard to believe there are only two days until you, our last delegation of the summer, arrive! As program coordinators, we worked hard for the first three months to make this 16-day itinerary the best that it could be! And over our first two trips we’ve been...
Posted in TA2C Las Tablas 7-30-2019 by Avery Champlin, Glimpser
Hi everybody! I’m Avery, and Im going into my seinor year at Berkeley High School. Most of my summer so far has just been babysitting my 3 younger sisters and working, so I’m so excited to get able to take a break and visit Panama. This will be my first...
Posted in TA2C Las Tablas 7-30-2019 by Karen He, Glimpser
Hello everyone, I’m Kailin, but I usually go by the name Karen. This is my first out of country trip without my family and friends, but I am more excited than nervous! Prior to the trip, I was a summer intern at a tech company in San Francisco, working as a...
Posted in TA2C Las Tablas 7-30-2019 by Linda Ortega, Glimpser
Hey everyone! I’m Linda and I am gonna be a senior at Mt. Eden High School. One thing about me is how I usually experiment and bounce to different activities. Specifically, I recently learned how to swim. A year ago, I took a dance class and absolutely loved it. I...