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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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¡Costa Rica, aquí vamos!

  Hello Global Glimpsers! My name is Rosario Cruz and I will be traveling with you this summer as one of your Global Glimpse…
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Introduction (No. 9)

Hi, My name is Milo I use he/him pronouns, and I attend Summit Tamalpais High School in Richmond CA. I’m new to traveling out…
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Costa Rica, here we come! (No. 2)

¡Hola Glimpsers! My name is Liz Alfaro and I am one of the GGLs who will be traveling with you to Costa Rica. I…
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Get Excited for Costa Rica!

¡Hola Global Glimpsers and families! My name is Kel (he/they), and I am one of the two leaders on the Costa Rica trip in…
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FROM THE BAY TO RIOBAMBA!!!!

I CANNOT BELIEVE WE ARE 12 DAYS AWAY!!!!!!!!!! I am super excited to embark on this new journey with you all to the beautiful…

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Dominican Republic! (No. 3)

Hello everyone, I look forward to meeting new people on this trip. I am currently a junior at Overfelt High School, and some of…
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I LOVE RB1A

Hello, everyone! My name is Sam and I’m a junior at Mt. Eden High School in Hayward. I am really looking forward to learning…
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Global Glimpse co-leader to Turrialba, Costa Rica!

Hello Glimpsers and families, My name is Jacqueline and I am one of the Global Glimpse co-leaders traveling to Turrialba, Costa Rica this summer…
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I nu wali! On jarama!

Ngoni! My name’s Genevieve. I currently work as a Wellness Center nurse at one of the high schools in the San Francisco Unified School…
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Welcome to Riobamba! (No. 5)

We are excitedly counting the days to have you here in Riobamba. Before anything, we would like to express how happy we are to…