Recent posts from: Trip Blogs 2019


Storytelling Challenge – Becoming Who I’m Meant to Be


Kaileigh Crofutt, 17 Pittsburg High School, Pittsburg, CA Jarabacoa, Dominican Republic (JA1B) I’m Kaileigh Crofutt, a courageous, committed, compassionate individual who is dedicated to making an impact in every space that I occupy, whether that be giving a smile,...

Storytelling Challenge – Painting


  Based on my Global Glimpse experience, I’ve learned to appreciate the origins I came from and recognize the extreme measures history has had on us that impacted all communities from all backgrounds. Interacting with communities in the Dominican Republic,...

Storytelling Challenge – New Beginnings


Rabemah Momanyi, 17 Impact Academy, Hayward California Guaranda, Ecuador This artwork reveals aspects of what I learned about Guaranda, Ecuador, the people and the connections I made. On the top left hand corner, it says “Yo ♡ GDA ” which means I love Guaranda....

Storytelling Challenge – Worth a thousand words


Karina Solano, 17 W.C Overfelt HS San Jose, California San Juan De La Maguana, Dominican Republic   “Travel changes you” My trip to the Dominican Republic was my first time on an airplane and the first time I had gone more than 500 miles away from my...

Storytelling Challenge – A Life Changed


Maddy Sage, 17 Castro Valley High School, Castro Valley California Chitré, Panamá As a Glimpser, my days were filled with program seminars, English tutoring, field trips, and many other adventures. One of my favorite days during my trip was History Day! It was my...