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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.

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The Adventure Begins: CH1D Is Here!

There’s something special about arrival day. No matter how many Global Glimpse summers we’ve been a part of, it never gets old. Today, we…
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LT1D Arrival to Panamá

Hello family and friends! We hope you’re doing well. It’s David and Yosselyn, checking in from Panama! We are happy to announce that all…
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Day 5: Immigration Day

Hello Peopleee!! Its Kimberly and Joaquin, your leaders for the day. Today was immigration day and we spent some time in a Batey, which…
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Day 4: Immigration by Irvin & Dimari

We woke up at 5:30 AM. We woke up the group at 6:00 AM. At 7:00 AM, we had breakfast. The breakfast was bread,…
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Day 8: Cap Execution Day 2 (Aleenah & Aarin)

Greetings everyone, I am Aleenah Parrish. Today, I had the pleasure of being Leader of the Day. Today was CAP Day 2; we helped…

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Exploring Turrialba

Hello from Turrialba! This is Thomas and Everest, today we explored and learned the history of Turrialba, the hometown of our very own GGL,…
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Alert!!! Meet your Panama Program Coordinators!

Hey, everyone! Your Program Coordinators speaking! We’re Luzania and Ariel, talking to you from the Bridge of the Americas, the two-ocean paradise that is…
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DAy 7: Fun Day With A Side of Debate

Dear Diary, The smacking of rain drops on our roof woke us bright and early. Everyone was in a groggy mood, and their feet…
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Dia 7: Smiles and Tears!

Hola familias! Our names are Sofia, Danna, Joceline, and Nathaly! We are the final leaders of the day for the JA1D trip. It was…
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Community & Family Day

Heyyyyyyyyyyyy, today was our first day being immersed in the Costa Rican culture! We spent time with local families. Writing this blog today are…