Posted in SJ2B San Juan Maguana 7-4-2019 by Muskan Shah and Jose Gonzalez, Glimpsers
Today we went back to the place we missed right when we left: Suarez. We began our morning early and tired at 6 am, but we pushed through breakfast and the long bus ride. From the moment we arrived at Suarez, the sun was blazing, but we were excited for what the day...
Posted in SJ2B San Juan Maguana 7-4-2019 by Erron Reyes, Glimpser
Today was very long and filled with many interesting moments. Being Lider del Dia on such a very busy and impactful day, was a very raw experience I may not ever feel again. Today we learned how communities are affected by the Production Process of Sugar. Today our...
Posted in SJ2B San Juan Maguana 7-4-2019 by Madeline LeVeque, Glimpser
Today, we had our first “free day”. We all got to sleep in, yay!! It energized us all since we got to sleep in and not be rushed. I noticed a huge increase in everyones energy and positive attitude. Breakfast was self serve and we ate fruit with cereal and...
Posted in SJ2B San Juan Maguana 7-4-2019 by Natalia & Anika, Glimpsers
So today we experienced life as a local, going the day without running water and electricity. We visited a small community nearby, called Suarez. Once there we split into small groups and started our lives with the families we were assigned at the start of the day....
Posted in SJ2B San Juan Maguana 7-4-2019 by Paloma Aguas, Glimpser.
Today was such a day that changed me in such a positive way. Yesterday, I was stressing over today and being the first leader of the Glimpsers and hoping not to mess up or forget to bring the dishes for the food. Before today i was really quiet around most of the...
Posted in SJ2B San Juan Maguana 7-4-2019 by Ms. Bittner, Global Glimpse Leader
Today has been a day of laughter and smiles. We have started to get into understanding about Government, History and what has made the Dominican Republic the place that it is today. These are all great facts and really import to understand the background of a place....
Posted in SJ2B San Juan Maguana 7-4-2019 by Jelly Luciano, Program Coordinator
One’s destination is never a place but rather a new way of looking at things. ~Henry Miller~ We started our first full day in country sharing this quote and it really set the mood for the activities we had planned. To me, every place we go to or have the chance...
