Global Glimpse

"Good leadership presents itself in different ways." Wise words from a couple of our Chicago Glimpsers in Las Tablas, Panama, reflecting on their experiences as "Leaders of the Day"—a role every student gets to play on our trips! Ella and Chloe from our TA2A delegation opened up in their nightly blog, sharing more about their experiences as co-leaders. Ella discovered the power of adapting her leadership style, reflecting, “Being the Leader of the Day was rewarding, it was surprising how open-minded the group was to change. My takeaway from today was that if you as a leader are open-minded those who you are leading will follow suit.” Chloe embraced the challenge of uniting the group, finding joy in bonding through using an improvisational game she had recently learned that brought everyone together. She shares, “I learned today that time is not an indicator of how close people are, but being open-minded and expressing yourself, and embracing the discomfort is.” Their experiences remind us that leadership is about embracing different styles and building connection through creativity and openness. To read more reflections like Ella’s and Chloe’s, make sure you follow along with students' trip blogs throughout the summer! (link in bio). 🙌💬 #GlobalGlimpse #GG2024 #Leadership #NextGenLeaders

Have you heard about TrevorSpace? Created by The Trevor Project, the world's largest suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ young people, TrevorSpace is a global home where young people aged 13-24 can feel like they belong and be their authentic selves. 🏳️🌈 With 98% of LGBTQ young people expressing the need for a safe social networking site, TrevorSpace connects over 400,000 youth across 100+ countries and 6 continents. It provides a secure online space to connect, explore identities, and find support. 🌍 Pride is every day, and at Global Glimpse, we celebrate all identities and believe that embracing diversity nurtures understanding, empathy, and a brighter future for everyone. 🫶 #GlobalGlimpse #Pride #PrideMonth #TrevorSpace #LGBTQYouth #BetterWorld

Ever wondered what it feels like to see a waterfall for the first time? Our Glimpsers in Turrialba, Costa Rica, found out at Las Trillizas Waterfall! This hike pushed some out of their comfort zones, but the beautiful views, a refreshing swim, and lunch by the falls made it all worth it. Pura Vida! After the waterfall hike, their nightly meeting sparked conversations about the importance of sustainable tourism and the impact of traveling with intention as a "traveler" vs. a "tourist." Glimpsers delved deeper into understanding how ecotourism impacts Costa Rica, gaining insights through a team competition focused on environmental justice during a dedicated day of environmentalism. 🌱 As Leader of the Day Melany shared, "Today was a very fun yet informative day creating amazing memories that will last us a lifetime." Check out these stunning shots from our T3A Chicago delegation! ✨ #GlobalGlimpse #GG2024 #SustainableTravel #BetterWorld #CostaRica

We are so excited to introduce and welcome Adanna Okiwelu, our 2024 Alumni Intern to the the Global Glimpse team! Adanna first began her relationship with Global Glimpse in 2022 when she traveled to Riobamba, Ecuador as a Glimpser. After her impactful trip, Adanna became an Alumni Ambassador to support more students at her school with the opportunity to travel with Global Glimpse. Since her days as a Glimpser, Adanna began studying Economics at California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo and is a part of both the Women in Business Club and the Black Student Union on campus. This summer, Adanna will be supporting the Global Glimpse team with many projects, including managing student blog posts, reviewing ticket information, researching school calendars, and much more. With a strong orientation to people, fantastic writing skills, and a keen attention to detail, Adanna is poised to amplify Global Glimpse's impact this summer! Join us in welcoming Adanna to the GG team! #GlobalGlimpse #GGGreatPlaceToWork #MoreThanTravel

On each of our trips, students explore the complexities of sustainable aid and development by learning from and working with local community organizations like schools and NGOs. Glimpsers in Jarabacoa, Dominican Republic, visited Escuela de Sordos Mudos, a school for the deaf with students of different ages. Leaders of the Day, Paulina and Jason, shared in their nightly blog about learning ASL to communicate their names, ages, and interests while connecting through basketball, volleyball, and dancing bachata and merengue. The day also included learning more about their Community Action Project: building aqueducts to supply water to the surrounding homes in the community. Through discussions with Francis, the construction company leader, our Glimpsers discovered how their efforts would kickstart a project that future delegations will continue to build on - true collective impact! Check out these photos from the JA1A delegation and follow along with students' trip blogs to dive deeper into their experiences throughout the summer! (link in bio) #GlobalGlimpse #BetterWorld #DominicanRepublic #Community

All LGBTQ young people deserve to feel safe, supported, and seen. They also deserve a community of affirming peers and access to professionals who can help them navigate daily struggles and joys. We are proud to highlight organizations that are advancing justice and well-being for LGBTQ+ youth in the communities our students live in Los Angeles, SF Bay Area, Massachusetts, New York City, and Chicago. These programs offer a range of support and compassionate services, from peer-to-peer support groups, professional services, and legal support, all of which can help LGBTQ youth live more openly, and confidently. Learn more about organizations in our Global Glimpse regions that provide support and resources for LGBTQ+ youth. #GlobalGlimpse #PrideMonth #Pride #BetterWorld

On Community Day, local families invite Glimpsers into their homes to spend the day sharing about their lives, preparing a meal together, playing games, meeting family pets, and taking tours of their homes, gardens, and neighborhoods. It's an opportunity for cultural exchange, storytelling, and developing an understanding of what community means to both our Glimpsers and their host families. In Costa Rica, Glimpsers, Diego, Kevin, Jaismeen, and Zoe shared in their nightly blog what they observed, learned, and were most proud of as Leaders of the Day. From playing cards and cooking empanadas to hiking and diving into a community soccer game, they wrote about forging meaningful connections with families in Turrialba… all while breaking language barriers! Jaismeen wrote, “What I learned today was by being open to differences and embracing them, we can empathize with people even more.” Check out some photos of our T1A Glimpsers to catch a glimpse of their time with families as well as a fun game of volleyball at the community park and movie night bonding! #GlobalGlimpse #GG2024 #LeadersoftheDay #MoreThanTravel #CostaRica

While our students set off on their summer travels with Global Glimpse, we’re excited to highlight a powerful behind-the-scenes moment this week! Our founding Executive Director, Eliza Pesuit, was honored as one of the Top Women in Travel & Hospitality this year and attended the Women Leading Travel & Hospitality Summit in Charlotte, North Carolina. She shared space with an incredible community of top female leaders and some of our partners at United Airlines, Marriott International , Expedia Group , and Travelzoo. Eliza was humbled to be the first nonprofit leader honored at the summit! Thank you to the Women Leading Travel & Hospitality team for creating this powerful community. Thank you for honoring Eliza as a top woman in travel this year. Thank you for giving Global Glimpse a seat at the table. #GlobalGlimpse #WomeninTravel #Leadership #IndustryPartners #MoreThanTravel #SpecialSauce

Global Glimpse journeys have officially begun! This past week, 5 different trips representing over 100 students and 40 schools have arrived in the Dominican Republic, Panamá and Costa Rica, and we're excited to give you a sneak peek into our Glimpsers' first weeks, as more groups depart soon! After settling into their accommodations and getting to know each other through welcome orientations and team-building, our Glimpsers jumped into city tours to get to know the people and places that make up their local communities. Student leaders of the day stepped out of their comfort zones to support their peers as they immersed themselves in culture and history, learned new dances, chowed down on delicious foods, and ended their evenings with nightly meetings to reflect on the day's experiences and gear up for what lies ahead. It's incredible how quickly our Glimpsers have connected in just a few days, making it hard to believe they were strangers before this trip! Check out some photos of our first groups of Glimpsers in Costa Rica, Panamá, and the Dominican Republic! Make sure to follow along with daily updates through their trip blogs all summer long (link in bio)! #GlobalGlimpse #GG2024 #SpecialSauce #MoreThanTravel #CostaRica #Panamá #DominicanRepublic

It's GO time! Our first 2024 group of students from the Bay Area flew out yesterday morning, to beautiful Turrialba, Costa Rica…and we can hardly contain our excitement! 🎉 This summer, over 900 Glimpsers and 86 incredible educators from 83 partner schools and organizations across the U.S. are revving up for their Global Glimpse trips to the Dominican Republic, Panamá, and Costa Rica! For so many of these students, these trips will be a whirlwind of firsts! First passports, first time hopping on a plane, and first time flying internationally without their families! Glimpsers, get ready to soak up new experiences and make unforgettable memories that will last a lifetime! 🧡 BIG LOVE to our amazing Glimpsers, GGLs, and community partners this summer, who will be sharing their epic adventures through daily trip blogs. Make sure to follow along via our link in bio! 🙌 Check out a few photos of some of our T1A Glimpsers with their families and GGLs, geared up and patiently waiting for their flights to depart! #GlobalGlimpse #GG2024 #NextGenLeaders #MoreThanTravel #CostaRica #Panamá #DominicanRepublic