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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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DAY 12: COMMUNITY ACTION PROJECT DELIVERY 3

      Today was the third and final day of our Community Action Project (CAP), and the twelfth day of the trip. We…
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Day 4 — Community Day. (No. 3)

Today we visited a local community called Sonido del Yaque. We got a glimpse into their daily lives by working with them on daily…
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First Day Back, Last Post

It is Friday, June 23rd, 2023. Chicago. Almost 10 pm. Last night after the students were picked up and I got to speak with…
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Community Action Project Day 2!! (No. 6)

Hola!!! Today we finished our CAP project, how exciting!! Today we completed painting two murals, creating school games, cleaning up the school, and planting…
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Chimborazo Day

Hello Friends and Family, Today we woke up to the sound of music being played from a parade to celebrate Ecuador’s independence, despite the fact…

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We Finished No CAP!

Hola! Today you will hear from us, Elijah and Max! Today was the third and last day of our Community Action Project. We started…
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Ready For Takeoff!!!

Hello, Glimpsers! My name is Tim and I am one of your GG Leaders for our trip to Turrialba. I live and teach in…
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Mauricio Was Thinking…

Dear worried parents, I apologize for the day-late blog; we had bad wifi connection yesterday. Yesterday was the second half of our CAP service…
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Welcome to the most beautiful country in the world

Memo: Hola, my name is Guillermo, but you can call me Memo…it’s easier to “memo”-rize. I’m gonna be one of your PC here in…
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Day 11: Community Action Project Delivery 2

Today was the second day of our Community Action Project (CAP), and the eleventh day of the trip. Looking back, it feels like a…