Hello friends, family, and other glimpsers!
Today was an exciting day! We had the wonderful opportunity of getting to know this beautiful city of Constanza. We started with a little breakfast at the hotel (delicious eggs and toast) before heading out into the city! We first walked to a local community center where we met the Global Glimpse youth ambassadors and played a game to get to know each other a little bit. Then, we learned about the country’s history and Dominican culture. Did you know that the Dominican Republic is the only country that has a bible verse on their flag? We didn’t either! We then embarked on our tour of the City! We saw so many incredible sights such as a beautiful gazebo in the main plaza, a large army building, and a giant Catholic church. We also were able to talk to a few of the local firefighters and learn about how they help victims even after the fire. They provide supplies, clothes, and will even help to rebuild homes if possible. We were amazed at the loving and caring community that exists here in the DR. After the tour, we enjoyed popsicles while our wonderful youth ambassadors gifted us homemade bracelets (thank you!). In the evening, the students prepared for English tutoring (that starts tomorrow!) and reflected on their experiences. They are a little nervous, but very excited to meet their students.
Students shared a few ‘big take aways’ at tonights meeting that I wanted to share with you. One student shared that it is important to know the history of a place to truly understand it, and to plan a future. Another student shared how important it is to put thought and heart into planning lessons, because this is someone else’s education, and it is their responsibility now. Clearly, this is experience is already impacting our students and they way that they see the world.
Today, the Leader Del Dia was my fellow GGL Carla and tomorrow it will be me! After tomorrow, our wonderful glimpsers will be taking over the Leader Del Dia position! Students will have the opportunity to practice their leadership skills by ensuring the safety and well being off all students while also taking charge in our daily activities. One of those activities will be to write the blog! So, look out for your student’s, friend’s, or child’s blog soon! And please comment on the blog! I will start to read them out at nightly meetings! Good night from Constanza!
Best, Alex Swanson
Sounds like a great day! Can’t wait to hear more!
Hi Sofia! ??
So excited for all of you! Take care of each other! Gracelyn, I was sharing this blog with RED! LOL he acted interested! (Our Dog!)
Love you G!
Mom
Thank you for the update ! Sounds like a wonderful day to get started on the adventure.
❤️ Reetu ❤️
Glad to hear all is well in the DR. Soak up that knowledge And experiences like a sponge. Love BB
Thank you for the update Alex. I was so happy to see Elizabeth’s picture ❤️.
Hi this is Maria Jasmin’s mom. We are very happy to see you Jasmin. Enjoy everything you do and remember that your family loves and we all miss you so much. Including Pinky, Bonbon, and Buster.
Hello GG students and staff, I’m a parent of a student Julissa Ortiz from Noble College Prep in Chicago. I’m so excited to hear all about the trip to Ecuador especially after all the great positive feed back everyone has had. This is a great opportunity for students to learn first hand and see other walks of life in other countries……
My handsome baby – Carlos!!! ??? We miss you so very much! But… we are so excited that you are able to experience this very amazing opportunity… Can’t wait to see all your adventures. Absorb everything about this trip. To all the glimpsers, watch over my baby (and yourselves too), puleeez! ?❤️ Be safe, be kind, and have LOTS of fun!
We are happy for you and this new experience in your life Jacky. We miss you.
Hi Gracelyn and friends!
Sounds like a great first day. Can’t wait to see more pictures and read more stories. Btw, I totally knew more Hamilton lyrics on the drive home. JK!
Lots of love, Heather
(Grace C1’s mom)
Steven,
I’m still really excited about this experience your about to unfold. Your going to love every second of it. Take in every part of the beautiful city of Constanza, take plenty of pictures. I can’t wait to hear all about this new adventure. By the way hows the yet lag, or sharing rooms, hows the weather, is there a lot of mosquitoes …
Jaqui and I quote from Erik,
“Babe I miss you and I am bored without you can’t wait for you to come back hope you having fun!! By the way your gift came in! I love you babe.”
To all glimpser,
Don’t be tooo nervous about English tutoring. They provide lessons that you can follow as well as other activities that you can choose to do. Every day you will be given time to prepare. Plus you most likely won’t be teaching by yourself. But besides the fact that you will be teaching… the thing you will love the most is the students you will luckily be teaching because they are going to be amazing trust me. All of the students will appreciate the time you dedicate to them.
Good luck & have fun!
Love you Steven
Hello son, I’m so happy your learning about DR. Maurice I am looking forward to seeing your blog. I’m still waiting to hear from you. GOD BLESS ❤
That is a great experience, can’t wait to hear more. Love you Maurice ❤❤
Thank you for the update, looking forward to seeing my son’s blog. MAURICE KILGORE ❤
Carlos!!
Sounds like you guys had an awesome day!! Don’t worry too much about tomorrow!! Remember, your English students are probably just as nervous as you are. Just be yourself and it will all go over well. Good luck. I’ll be thinking of you and waiting to hear more about you’re amazing trip. Sleep tight!!
~ jess
Thank you so much for the updates, Alex! Sounds like a fun day! Thank you for your and others’ hard work. I will look up the Bible verse on DR’s flag. God bless you!
Melody, enjoy the experience, take advantages of this valuable opportunity and make a lot of new friends. We love you and miss you! Mom and dad!
Hello Steven I miss you I’m glad that you are having fun
Elizabeth,
Hope you are enjoying this experience, have fun and enjoy each moment!
We love you!
And miss you of course!
Love,
Auntie
Hi Lizzy
We miss you so much. It’s so quiet without you. The faucet is fixed btw…lol.
Hope your having fun and can’t wait to talk to you. William says he loves you❤️ Love mom
Love Mom
HI MILLESHA I HOPE YOU ABD EVERYONE IS HAVING A BLAST I CAN’T WAIT TILL YOU COME BACK, GREAT AMAZING EXPERIENCE FOR EVERYONE FOR 2 WEEKS, THIS GOING TO BE GREAT ON YOUR COLLEGE APPLICATION, MAKE SURE YOU TAKE ALOT OF NOTES, AND GET ALL INFO, AND HISTORY ON DOMINICAN REPUBLIC. LOVE YOU.
I see Jasmine!!! tell me everything when you get back 🙂 miss you!