The Correspondents Program: Testimonials
What Our Past Correspondents Have To SayAdam Lichtenheld, a Fall 2008 Glimpse Correspondent, tells us about venturing to a community center for Iraqi refugees in Amman, Jordan. Read his story about the experience here.
“The Glimpse Correspondents Program has been like a compass for my journey. It has guided me to places I might not have otherwise gone, and navigated me toward questions I might never have thought to ask. Although studying abroad is a life-altering experience in and of itself, diving into the adventure as a Glimpse Correspondent has allowed me to go even deeper, to look even closer, and to recognize that each day is a valuable story.” Josh MacIvor-Andersen, Mexico
“I was excited to have a motivation to get myself into interesting situations. I really enjoyed working on the cod fishing story—simply because it was an experience to go out on a cod-fishing boat for a week with a bunch of salty-dogs. Plus, I got to eat the cod eggs. Mmmm.” Ben Black, Iceland
“Glimpse has given me the opportunity to step out of my comfort zone and experience the real activities of people abroad. Some of the coolest things I’ve done so far in New Zealand have been on assignment for Glimpse. I’ve met some truly amazing people, and could not be happier with my experiences so far as a Photo Correspondent.” David Kelbe, New Zealand
“I’m very much aligned with Glimpse’s mission, and I was excited to have a venue to share my unique cultural experiences. I think it’s imperative that Americans learn to appreciate and value other cultures. I particularly enjoyed the writing experience and learning from my editor, as well as the open-ended themes I could cover in my stories.” Lauren Moloney-Egnatios, Spain
“Over the course of the program, I learned some important lessons about revision. Even when my first drafts were utterly deformed, Glimpse editors helped me shape my experiences into readable stories. I'm grateful for their editorial support.” Joe Bookman, China |
