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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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Coffee Makes The World Go ‘Round

“The fight is never about grapes or lettuce. It is always about people.” – Cesar Chavez Question of the Day: How can we productively balance…
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Day 6: Aid and Development (No. 6)

Wake up! Wake up! We woke up to a beautiful morning in Costa Rica. We had a more stay-at-home day planned today. But, don’t…
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DAY 5: Aid and Development (No. 6)

Good morning, good afternoon, good evening or which ever time you are seeing this. This is day 5 of our blog from Isaiah and…
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DIA DIEZ. CAP DAY ONE

Hi loved ones!! Today Evalunna and I (Daniela) were leaders of the day. We started our day with waking everyone up at 7am followed…
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♡ !Hello! ♡ (No. 63)

Hiii! My name is Abril (April), I am an upcoming senior at Mt. Eden High School in Hayward, CA. I love studying zoology, anthropology,…

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Hold On To Your Caps ;)!

Today was a very special day because today we started our CAP! CAP stands for Community Action Project, and in collaboration with the other…
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Dia de Cultura – Jarabacoa, D.R.

“The world in which you were born is just one model of reality. Other cultures are not failed attempts at being YOU; they are…
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Day 5: Community Day in Aquiares!

Question of the day:“How can I make the most out of my day?” Quote of the day: The bond that links your true family…
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DAY 4: Working Like a Local (No. 4)

HELLO, We’re Jordan and Miguel and we are your LDD’s (liders del dia) of the day. Our day started earlier than usual, with an…
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Día 9: Día de Comunidad

Que lo que de Cynthia y Jessica! Hoy fue día de comunidad. Cynthia me despertó a las 6 ( casi lloro ).  Después de…