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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 5: Community Day (No. 8)

Hello everyone! I was the Lider del Dia (Leader of the Day) for today, and it was another fun day of learning and exploring!…
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HI! (No. 39)

Hi everyone! My name is Jianna Nabung and I go (or went :)) to South San Francisco High School. I like playing soccer and…
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Day 6: Global Business (No. 2)

Entrepreneurship, organic blackberries, and handmade shoes, oh my! (A reminder for those who enjoy a taste of international humor: please read the following aloud…
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Day 6: Immigration, Sugar cane, and Coconuts! 🙂

Hey guys, welcome back to the blog! Its Gabe and Yuli! Today, we were the Student Leaders of the day, it was fun and…

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hello! (No. 70)

My name is Sara Hughes and I go to high school at Sequoia High School in Redwood City. I like reading, art, video games,…
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Day 4: Global and Local Business! (No. 3)

Today we started the day off with a walk through the hills of Aquiares where we got to see nearby objects that are important…
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Day 5: Working like a Local (No. 2)

We picked up manure with our bare hands…. Today on June 9th, Emir and I were the leaders of the day. We took the…
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DAY 5: Aid and Development Day (No. 2)

Hola familias! Today we had the wonderful opportunity of visiting a local organization (Plan Yaque) here in Jarabacoa that focuses on a variety of…
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Ecuador – (slight change) Dominican Republic Let’s GO!!!!

Greetings I am one of the Global Glimpse Leaders, and I am so looking forward to sharing this journey with all of you. Hmmmm-…