Posted in SJ1B San Juan Maguana 6-28-2019 by Erin and Derrick, Glimpsers
It was a pleasure and an honor to co-lead Adventure Fun Day with my co-leader Derrick. The first thing we did today was wake everyone up to Mozart, Alicia Keys, and Lil Uzi Vert. When everyone finally came downstairs to the common area, we had a very wholesome...
Posted in SJ1B San Juan Maguana 6-28-2019 by Sarah Tree Branch, Glimpser
Today I was Leader of the Day by myself which was a little less scary than I thought but still very scary. The main two parts of our day was taking a tour of a sugar cane company and then talking to some members of the group Plataforma Vida who fight for workers...
Posted in SJ1B San Juan Maguana 6-28-2019 by Nemuel Tony B and Fatimah, Glimpsers
Fatimah and I were Co-Leaders of the day. We learned so many things! The opportunity to visit communities in the Dominican Republic yesterday helped us to strengthen our minds and get a better understanding of life. We gained a greater appreciation for our life back...
Posted in SJ1B San Juan Maguana 6-28-2019 by Jack Lesniewski, Glimpser
Hi! My name is Jack Lesniewski, I was the Leader of the Day on July 1st. Today was an eventful and packed day, we spoke to speakers, had a significant object self-reflection bonding moment, and we also taught students how to speak English. The speakers came from many...
Posted in SJ1B San Juan Maguana 6-28-2019 by Shantel Palacio, Global Glimpse Leader
I had a great time as Leader of the Day (LDD) on Sunday, June 30th! Cultural Day was full of bonding, connecting and learning about some of the music, religion, and practices of San Juan de la Maguana. The day started with me blasting hip hop music on the megaphone to...
Posted in SJ1B San Juan Maguana 6-28-2019 by Jorge Montero, Program Coordinator
Hello!!! With great joy I tell you that I am very happy to have had the opportunity to be the Lider of the Day (Leader of the Day) in the History Day !! It was a WONDERFUL day in which I was able to share the history of my country (Dominican Republic) with the...
Posted in SJ1B San Juan Maguana 6-28-2019 by Irene Soria, Program Coordinator
Our first New Yorkers are here!! As soon as I saw them crossing the gate at the airport I knew they were a very energetic group and that was greatl! I love been able to finally meet this amazing group of young people from the New York area. We’ve been working...
