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Global Glimpse

Explore Dominican Republic, Panama, or Costa Rica! Global Glimpse students prepare for their trip with family info sessions, virtual pre-trip workshops, and more before participating in an 11-day international experience focused on service-learning, cultural immersion, and leadership development. The Global Glimpse program builds empathy, agency, and global perspective to empower students from all backgrounds to succeed in college and drive change locally and globally.

program details​

  • Locations: Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, & Panama​

    • Turrialba, Costa Rica

    • Constanza, Dominica Republic

    • Jarabacoa, Dominican Republic​​

    • Chitre, Panama

    • Las Tablas, Panama

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  • Program Length: 11 days

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  • Dates: Global Glimpse offers numerous trips from early June through early August. You can express your preference when completing your application. Check out Global Glimpse's website for a full list of trip dates. 

  • Transportation: Flights & ground transportation, organized and paid for by Global Glimpse

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  • Participant Mix: Each trip will have about 20 participants from different high schools. You may not have any Summer Searchers on your trip. 

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  • ​​​Accommodations: Dorm-style accommodations

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  • Phone Access: You won't have your phone during the program, but you will have access on flying days. You'll get to you call home using your trip leaders' phones & share updates with families on Global Glimpse's blog. ​

PROGRAM ACTIVITIES & SKILLS

  • Immerse in local culture, history, and nature with themed days such as: Community, Working Like a Local, Deconstructing Poverty, Education, Aid & Development, and Business

  • Focus and learn about a theme unique to each country, such as: Immigration in the Dominican Republic, Biocultural diversity in Panama, and Environmental Conservation in Costa Rica.​​

  • Participate in experiential learning through field trips to farms, factories, businesses, NGOs, schools, national parks, museums, volcanos, or waterfalls.

  • Practice design thinking and sustainable service by completing a Community Action Project

  • Cultivate courage, commitment, and compassion by being a Student Leader of the Day

  • Four Global Glimpse adults will be on each trip. There will be 2 Global Glimpse staff members (also known as Program Coordinators), who live in the country you're visiting, plus 2 Global Glimpse leaders who are local, US educators. 

YOU'LL GET FROM THIS EXPERIENCE...

  • An expanded outlook on the world, your local community, and what you're capable of

  • New friendships built through a shared experience in a new place

  • A passport for future international travel

  • And 20 Community Service Hours!

  • (Optional)  Opportunity to join the Alumni Ambassador Program during your senior year of high school! This consists of 4 summits focused on college and career readiness. 

THIS EXPERIENCE IS A FIT FOR students who...

  • Feel comfortable traveling outside of the United States on a plane

  • Are able to apply & receive a passport (if you don't have one already).* A valid, unexpired passport valid for the duration of travel is required to travel with Global Glimpse and to re-enter to the United States after traveling internationally. 

  • Are interested in exploring and learning about different cultures & communities 

  • Are able to commit to several pre-trip workshops and info sessions

  • Open to stepping outside your comfort zone

  • Family is supportive of international travel

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*Need help getting a passport or paying the application fees? Summer Search can help! Reach out to your mentor for more info about how we can support you.

FUN FACTS ABOUT global glimpse

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Alumni say Global Glimpse was the most powerful experience they had in high school

94%

"You go in as a different person than when you leave. You leave as a better person with more knowledge, wisdom, and friendships. Your light shines brighter."

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-Summer Search on 2022 Global Glimpse trip

"This program showed me first hand that being out of my comfort zone can bring amazing things to my life. I've made beautiful friends inside and out, and I've got very humbling experiences outside of the country all while contributing to my life goal of traveling the world"

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-Summer Search on 2022 Global Glimpse trip

80%

Alumni write about Global Glimpse on their college applications.

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save the date!

Global Glimpse Info Session

January 29th, 2025 from 5:00-6:00pm​

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After placements are shared the week of January 20th, participants and families will have the opportunity to join a virtual info session with Global Glimpse! This will be a space for you to learn more about the program & ask any questions before you apply. Zoom link will be shared if you receive a Global Glimpse placement. 

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