Juan Dolio, Dominican Republic, 2024

I travelled with Global Glimpse to the Dominican Republic in June 2024. The trip was very structured, with each day holding something new and exciting for us. Some days we would visit locals in small communities and talk about various subjects, other days were set aside for activities like going to the beach or shopping in groups.

During my trip, my group learned about immigration from Haiti to the Dominican Republic and were able to go see where many underpaid workers made a living, in these large sugar cane fields. Seeing the vastness of these hot fields where people had to work everyday for very little pay was really shocking and a powerful experience.

At the end of every day we had reflections as a whole group that really helped highlight what we all learned and how we could take what we learned and saw with us back to the US.

Through this experience I was not only able to travel to another country for the first time, but really learn about its history and culture in a rare and exciting way. Through this program I also made lasting connections and memories that I will never forget.