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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. Explore some of our Alumni Interns’ favorite blogs from 2024 or search all student trip blogs below.

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Taylor

Heyy, My name is Taylor I’m going to Chitre, Panama, and I go to Kenwood Academy High School. From freshman year to junior year, I was…
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Jacklin Richman

Hi, my name is Jacklin, I am a junior at Amundsen High School in Chicago. I am very involved in my school as a…
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Intro: Annabelle Burke

Hello Everyone! I’m Annabelle, but Annie is fine too 🙂 and I’m from West Springfield High School in West Springfield, MA. I’m more than…
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Hello glimpsers and parents

Hello Team! My name is Christian Wyatt, I teach AP Environmental Science at Summit Tamalpais High School in Richmond, CA. This is my fiancé…
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Introduction: Jeromie Whalen (GGL)

Hey all! Very excited about going on this journey with you to Costa Rica! My name is Jeromie Whalen, and I’m a Communications and…

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Yonglin

Hi I’m Yonglin or you can call me Emily if it’s easier and I’m from American High School. I love listening to music (anything…
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GGL Julie K.

Hello, June, 2025  DR Glimpsers! My name is Julie Kanak, and I will be one of the GG Leaders on the trip coming up…
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Intro-Nathalie B

Hello Everyone! My name is Nathalie Bustillo Rodriguez, I’m a 16 year old that loves to travel and explore new things. I am a…
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Intro: Angeline Matos

I am a School Counselor at Hinsdale Central High School (HCHS) where I have worked for 18 years.  At HCHS, I am the sponsor…
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Rilee Parker

Hi Everyone! My name is Rilee Parker! I am a student attending Freedom High School in Oakley, California. I am enrolled in the Leadership…