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ALUMNI

Welcome Global Glimpse Alumni!

Once you participate in the Global Glimpse program, you are officially invited to join our dynamic alumni community, currently thousands strong and growing. Through this alumni community, you will receive support from our dedicated team, including access to prestigious scholarships, fellowships, internships, and job opportunities at both Global Glimpse and companies and programs with whom we partner. You will also have the opportunity to stay connected with fellow Glimpsers from your trip and become mentors to younger students in the program. Our alumni are truly the beating heart of our community, which is why we are so committed to nurturing their academic, professional, and personal success.

 

Where Our Alumni Are Now

College

American University
Brown University
Carnegie Mellon University
Columbia University
Cornell University
Dartmouth College
DePaul University
Georgetown University
George Washington University
Howard University
London School of Economics
New York University
Purdue University
Rice University
San Francisco State University
Smith College
Stanford University
Tufts University
University of California
University of Chicago
University of Massachusetts
University of Notre Dame
University of Oregon
University of Pennsylvania
University of Washington
Wesleyan University
Yale University

Career

Accenture
Amazon
BlackRock
Breakthrough
Cloud Lending Solutions
Cruise
Dana Farber Cancer Institute
East Harlem Scholars Academy
Electronic Arts
Meta
Fresh Air Fund
Genentech
Gibson, Dunn, & Crutcher LLP
Gilead Sciences
Global Glimpse
Google
Hispanic Foundation of Silicon Valley
Institute for International Education
Kaiser Permanente
Kiva.org
LexentBio
PricewaterhouseCoopers
Ripple
Salesforce
UCSF Hospital
U.S. Department of State
United Airlines

Alumni Opportunities

Opportunities For Alumni Of Any Age

  • Join our LinkedIn Alumni Network to connect with 8,000+ fellow Global Glimpse alumni from around the world and learn about exclusive professional and academic opportunities.
  • Fill out the Alumni Engagement Form so we can contact you if volunteer or other opportunities to stay involved with the Global Glimpse community come up.
  • Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn to discover exclusive updates, connect with fellow alumni, and be the first to hear about exciting opportunities and events!

Opportunities For Alumni in Grade 12

Alumni Ambassador Program

Students return from their international travel experience to begin their senior year in high school with a renewed drive to make a difference in their local communities.

Our comprehensive follow-on program, consisting of four dynamic summits, equips alumni with the tools and skills needed to step into leadership roles within their schools, all while preparing them for the journey towards higher education and rewarding careers.

SUMMIT #1

Cohort Building & Public Speaking

Ambassadors practice their public speaking and prepare to mentor the next generation of students at their school/org and begin building relationships with peers in their region who also participated in the international travel program with GG.

SUMMIT #2

Mentorship, Storytelling, & Facilitation

Ambassadors prepare to mentor the cohort of Glimpsers at their schools by practicing their own facilitation and learning how storytelling can be a powerful tool for social change.

SUMMIT #3

College & Career Day

Ambassadors interview panels of alumni in college or in their careers. Ambassadors learn about how to navigate the transition to life in college, how to build a resume, and other important professional skills.

SUMMIT #4

Life After High School

Ambassadors celebrate their accomplishments, learn about opportunities in adulthood, and develop a plan to carry the GG spirit forward during the transition to the next stage of their lives.

Opportunities For Alumni After High School

Snap Global Office Hours Fellowship

Each year, alumni have the opportunity to participate in a virtual career mentorship program available only to Global Glimpse alumni during their first few years after graduating high school.

Accepted students attend five interactive 2-hour sessions to network with each other and the employees of our partner Snap Inc. (makers of Snapchat) from their various offices around the world. Students also receive a stipend.

Applications Open Each Winter

 

 

 

 

Global Education Summer Internship

Alumni aged 18-22 join the Global Glimpse team for a paid, remote, part-time internship June through August. Interns help launch new Global Glimpse initiatives, support essential summer operations, and receive professional and personal development.

Interns receive a stipend, a round-trip flight certificate, and 1-on-1 mentorship with GG staff members.

Applications Open Each Spring

Opportunities For Alumni Ages 23+

 

 

 

“My experience with Global Glimpse came at an incredibly pivotal moment in my life, leaving an indelible mark on me as a person, student, friend, and professional, and has been a catalyst for so much of my story. And now, it is changing the game again – this time, as an employee! What a full-circle, homecoming kind of moment for me!”

-Thea Lemaster, 2014 Alumna

Alumni Impact

In 2023, we asked our 8,000+ alumni how their Global Glimpse experience has impacted their lives. Responses show that Global Glimpse alumni are better prepared for college and their careers!

College

  • 91% mentioned Global Glimpse in their college admissions applications.
  • 91% say it made them more open to learning new things in college.
  • 85% say they can better navigate the social and emotional challenges of college.
  • 81% say it increased their desire to study abroad in college.
  • 44% are first-generation college students.

Career

  • 88% report that Global Glimpse developed their ability to collaborate with colleagues from different backgrounds
  • 91% say it increased their belief that they have a responsibility to make their community and the world a better place.
  • 87% say they are able to be a more self-aware and open-minded professional.
  • 73% report that Global Glimpse developed the skills, confidence, and perspective they need to succeed in the workforce
 

“The diversity of the group and the connections I made along the way made the program powerful. It made me more confident in my voice.”

– Sabrina H., 2023 Glimpser, Massachusetts

 

“My major in school is interpersonal communications. Traveling with Global Glimpse influenced this because I was in a new place that predominantly spoke Spanish as the first language so I had to get creative with how I connected and related to the locals. I made lifelong connections and learned new things not only about the world outside of what I know, but also about myself.”

– Alicia T-W., 2019 Glimpser, Chicago Area

 

“Global Glimpse helped me in so many ways but it specifically prepared me for the social aspect of college. From personal interactions with other students to navigating social experiences with larger groups of people, my experience with Global Glimpse has taught me to lead with an open mind and an open heart. I feel like the interactions I had with locals unlocked a part of me and a part of the world I could not even imagine existed. Being in the US, and especially the Bay Area, I am in a very small bubble that lets very little information in or out, but going on this trip and forming genuine bonds with the locals burst that bubble. It not only allowed me to open up my mind to more experiences, but to actively look for those same experiences to make lasting human connections.”

– Simon M., 2016 Glimpser, San Francisco Bay Area

 

“The experience helped me gain confidence and allowed me to challenge myself for the better. I was hesitant to study science because I didn’t perform well in high school but I went for it, found the support I needed and was able to succeed.”

– Briana F., 2014 Glimpser, New York City Area