Posted in SJ1A San Juan Maguana 6-7-2019 by BrySondra & Jasmin, Global Glimpse Leaders
Today was full of culture, music and dancing!! Yesterday morning we visited with Carmen in the city of Aguita, where we danced and listened to palos. Palos are large drums that originate from Africa; the practice of playing the palos has been present in the...
Posted in SJ1A San Juan Maguana 6-7-2019 by Jorge Montero, Program Coordinator
It is amazing to see how a person can become someone special in your life in just a few days, and it is even more incredible how a group of students have created a feeling of family. Delegation A is no longer just a delegation … It’s a family! Thanks to...
Posted in SJ1A San Juan Maguana 6-7-2019 by Irene Soria, Program Coordinator
I can barely believe it – the first delegation has arrived in San Juan de la Maguana, DR!!! After all the hard work during these three months preparing every little detail for them to have the best experience in the Dominican Republic, I saw them crossing the...
Posted in SJ1A San Juan Maguana 6-7-2019 by SJ1 Dominican Ambassadors
Hi Glimpsers! We are a group of youth ages 15-20 from San Juan who will be your Local Youth Ambassadors, your friends and your coteachers in English Tutoring. We volunteer with Global Glimpse so we can practice our English, serve our community and make lasting...
Posted in SJ1A San Juan Maguana 6-7-2019 by Jasmin Siguenza, Global Glimpse Leader
I’m Jasmin Siguenza, and I am one of the Global Glimpse leaders this upcoming summer! I am from Pittsburg, California and I am a graduate from UC Santa Cruz (Go Banana Slugs!). I just want to share a little bit about myself so you all can get a better idea of...
Posted in SJ1A San Juan Maguana 6-7-2019 by Bry Williams, Global Glimpse Leader
Hey!!! I am one of your Global Glimpse Leaders who will travel with you to San Juan de la Maguana, DR! I am coming to you all the way from Atlanta, Georgia. I am so excited to travel, learn, and expand my frame of mind during our trip to the Dominican Republic. The...
Posted in SJ1A San Juan Maguana 6-7-2019 by Jorge Montero & Irene Soria, Program Coordinators
San Juan 1 Team welcomes you to your Best Summer Ever! We are Jorge and Irene: the two PCs (program coordinators) who will guide you through this amazing experience in the southern region of Dominican Republic. We both are very passionate about social justice and the...
