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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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Global Business/Working Like A Local

Today we woke everyone up for breakfast and prepared for a long workday. We left the Ranch and headed to a coffee farm, where…
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I can’t wait to experience Ecuador with you!

Hi Global Glimpsers, My name is Jasmin McClendon and I’m one of your Global Glimpse Leaders. I am a proud graduate of Howard University…
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Ok, Here We Go!

Hello! I’m Ezra, and I’m going to the Dominican Republic in a few days!!! Absolutely wild. Anyway, I like photography, video games, eating good…
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A Journey Awaits!

Hi everyone! My name is Maddie and I’m from Seattle Washington! Some hobbies that I enjoy are writing, felting, dancing, and hiking. I also…
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OMG, I’m on my way to Jarabacoa!

Hey, fellow Glimpsers and Families/Friends! My name is Georgina Arvizu, and I am excited to travel to Jarabacoa this summer! I am grateful for…

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Bienvenidos al país más lindo del mundo….welcome to the most beautiful country in the world

Hola amigos! My name is Leydianis González, but you can call me Leydi. I was born and raised in Chitré, Panama. A country as…
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Travel Day: Costa Rica Cries

Oh wow, did Costa Rica get sad when she found out the Orosi 6.30.2023 delegation had their final day of workshops and packed their…
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IMANALLA ALLI TUTA (HI THERE, GOOD NIGHT!) CONSIDER YOURSELF WELCOME TO ECUADOR! (No. 2)

Hi there! With great enthusiasm, we share that the complete team RB1C (Glimpsers and chaperones) had a safe journey and landed in Quito. This…
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Travel Day

Hello parents/family members we are currently on our way back!! We started our day by going to breakfast and saying goodbye to our honorary…
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DÍA 6 – Aid + Development

VHS: The following recording dates back to 7/12/2023, 7:01 PM. Interviewer: Today, coming to you from Santa Rosa District, in Turrialba, in Cartago, in…