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GLA Program Blogs

Welcome friends, family and followers of Global Leadership Adventures student travelers!

At this very moment, GLA students are making an impact in communities around the world and experiencing adventures they will never forget.

To follow along on their journeys, choose a program blog below (programs are listed in alphabetical order by country, island or state). Then, select the session dates for the blog you wish to view.

Please be advised that program staff may only be able to send 2-3 blog posts per week, and blogs sent over the weekend may not be posted until Monday.

Cell Phone Policy: The GLA cell phone policy is currently in place this summer to help foster meaningful connections between students. This means your student’s phone will be collected every day and returned to them after activities are completed to have with them through the night. Actual tech times and regularity will vary greatly by program location and time zones. During designated ‘tech time’, your student may use their phones as they wish. Please note that your student may not always choose to use this time to get a hold of their parents. If you are not hearing directly from your student each day, you can assume that no news is good news! We strongly recommend you follow the blog to follow your students’ experience without talking to them every day. If you are a parent and would like to get in touch with your student directly, you can call us at +1-619-758-3031 and we can set up a formal time for you to connect with your student.

Happy reading!

SUMMER 2023 PROGRAM BLOGS

Alaska: Juneau Wilderness & Glacier Adventure

14-Day Program

Bali: Island Health Expedition

14-Day Program
21-Day Program

Bali: Education & Sustainability Adventure

14-Day Program
21-Day Program

Belize: Manatee & Marine Conservation

14-Day Program

Costa Rica: Animal Rescue Project

14-Day Program
21-Day Program

Costa Rica: Beachside Service Adventure

10-Day Program

Costa Rica: Marine Conservation & Sea Turtle Expedition

14-Day Program
21-Day Program

Costa Rica: Middle School Service Adventure

10-Day Program

Costa Rica: Ocean Conservation & Surf Adventure

14-Day Program

Costa Rica: Sea Turtle Initiative

10-Day Program

Costa Rica: Spanish Service Adventure

14-Day Program
21-Day Program

Costa Rica: Surf, Sports & Sustainability

14-Day Program

Costa Rica: The Initiative for Children

14-Day Program
21-Day Program

Dominican Republic: Caribbean Sea Conservation Project

12-Day Program

Dominican Republic: Global Health Initiative

14-Day Program

Fiji: Ridge to Reef Service Adventure

14-Day Program

Galapagos: Preserving Nature’s Wonders

14-Day Program

Ghana: Children of Africa

14-Day Program
21-Day Program

Greece: Mythical Cities & Islands Expedition

12-Day Program

Guatemala: Children of the Maya

14-Day Program

Guatemala: Global Health in the Land of the Maya

14 & 21-Day Programs

Hawaii: Maui Sea Turtle Marine Conservation

10-Day Programs

India: The Initiative for Children

14 & 21-Day Programs

Morocco: Cultural Kaleidoscope

14-Day Program

Peru: Foundations of Global Health

14-Day Program
21-Day Program

Peru: Service Expedition in the Sacred Valley

14-Day Program

South Africa: Safari & Conservation Expedition

14 & 21-Day Programs

Spain: Spanish in the Land of Don Quixote

14-Day Program
21-Day Program

Thailand: Elephant & Education Initiative

14-Day Program

Thailand: Elephant & Marine Conservation Adventure

21-Day Program

Thailand: Island Marine Excursion

14-Day Program

Utah: Arches, Canyonlands & the Colorado River

10-Day Program

SPRING BREAK 2023 PROGRAM BLOGS

Costa Rica: Spring Break Service Adventure

GLA CUSTOM GROUP PROGRAM BLOGS

Looking for older program blogs? Check out our archives.

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