Posted in Turrialba 7-9-2022 by Iyanna G. and Daniel F., Glimpsers
Question of the day:“How can I make the most out of my day?” Quote of the day: The bond that links your true family is not one of blood, but respect and joy in each other’s life. –Richard Bach. Today we took a deep dive into the daily lives of Costa Ricans (Ticos). We...
Posted in Turrialba 7-9-2022 by Elyshia Perez and Rose Ariel Adorno, Glimpsers
¡Hola Familias y Amigos! Today we had a very rainy morning, but eventful day learning about different businesses here in Costa Rica. First we took a long walk in the sparse rain to meet our friendly guide Memo near his casa. From there he took us to visit a popular...
Posted in Turrialba 7-9-2022 by Liz Villalobos, GGL
¡Pura Vida! —an expression Ticos (Costa Ricans) use and that we have learned can mean many things for an individual such as a hello, goodbye but overall a phrase that shows happiness, optimism and living life to the fullest! And that is exactly what we are doing...
Posted in Turrialba 7-9-2022 by Flavio Pana, Program Coordinator
Today we had an awesome and fun day! We had the welcome home orientation seminar after breakfast where we shared some interesting ideas and clarified all the information necessary to get the best out of these couple of weeks. After, we had lunch and then we head over...
Posted in Turrialba 7-9-2022 by Sonia Membreño, Program Coordinator
¡Hola a todos! I’m happy to announce that all of the students and GLLs (Global Glimpse Leaders) arrived safe and sound in Costa Rica today! We’re all here at our beautiful home base in Aquiares! 🙂 The group landed at 12:15, we quickly put all their...
Posted in Turrialba 7-9-2022 by Sonia Membreño & Flavio Pana, Program Coordinators
¡Hola, Glimpsers! It’s almost time for you to get on a plane and come meet us in the land of Pura Vida, Costa Rica. We are the Program Coordinators (PCs) for your trip and we are so excited to have you here and guide you through the 14-day itinerary that Global...
Posted in Turrialba 7-9-2022 by Tony Schmidt, Global Glimpse Leader
Hello Glimpsers! My name is Tony Schmidt, I am another one of your Global Glimpse Leaders that will be going to Costa Rica with you. For most of you we had a brief moment to interact before now and I am looking forward to working with you on this trip. This is my...
