News & Stories

Student Trip Blogs

Each evening, the Student Leaders of the Day write a daily trip blog, sharing everything from funny moments and inside jokes to detailed recaps and deep reflections on their experiences. Family and friends back home leave supportive comments as they follow along.

half circle
Student Trip

Getting to know Tom Craig! GGL

Hi everyone, I am Tom Craig and I am one of your GGL’s for Costa Rica! I am an Assistant Principal at the Academy…
Student Trip

Sofia Rios

Hi everyone, my name is Sofia Rios, and I am very excited to get to know all of you during this trip. This year…
Student Trip

elina esparza, Glimpser

Hello everyone! My name is Elina and I am so excited to meet all of you. Some of my hobbies consist of working out,…
Student Trip

Stories from Our 2026 Glimpsers: Midsummer All-Star Blogs

Hello! I’m Numra, a Global Glimpse alumna and this year’s Summer Intern! Reading this summer’s blogs brought me right back to my own Global…
Student Trip

Jacob Ramirez, Glimpser

Hello, I am Jacob Ramirez from Maywood Center for Enriched Studies. My favorite things to do it play video games, listen and play all…

Sign up for our newsletter or follow us on social media for the latest news and updates.

Student Trip

Liz introduction

Hello everyone! My name is Lizbeth Rojas. I attend Lighthouse Community Charter School, which is located in Oakland, California, in Alameda County. This year,…
Student Trip

Community Day

Hola everyone, my name is Ayden Donnell Hunter (the greatest basketball player of all time) and today me and Julian (the best leaders on…
Student Trip

Abi’s Blog

Hi, my name is Abigail, but you guys can call me Abi, and I’m from Dixon High School in the Bay Area. I play…
Student Trip

Hello

My name is Adrian and I’m from deep east Oakland. I’m an uprising senior from a small school in Oakland called lodestar high school.…
Student Trip

Day 3 Family Day!

Hello family and friends, this is today’s leaders; Maikendaly, Nate, Christian, and Levi! This morning we started our day with a healthy breakfast of…