Students

Register with Glimpse Abroad
Glimpse Abroad is an online community of young adults with a shared interest in traveling and living overseas. Registered users take advantage of our wide variety of services and forums to assist one another in undertaking an extended stay overseas. Glimpse Abroad offers a comprehensive database of student-written cultural narratives from around the world, personal blogging services, program provider directories and interactive features to help young adults in the same region to share advice and connect with one another.
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Read Glimpse Quarterly
Glimpse Quarterly is an international news, travel and culture magazine that features compelling narratives written by youth living abroad, on themes ranging from quarry divers in France to taxicabs in Kyrgyzstan to genocide in Central Africa. With depth, breadth and intimacy, we tackle the international issues that no one talks about and delve into the daily cultural realities that no one sees. Check with your study abroad advisor to see if your Office of International Programs carries Glimpse; if not, encourage your office to consider becoming a Glimpse Institutional Member.
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Contribute to Glimpse
Anyone who is living abroad can write for Glimpse. Study abroad students comprise the bulk of our correspondent base, serving as a roving band of “reporters” who provide Glimpse readers with in-depth insights into the daily cultural, political and social realities of life abroad. Approximately one quarter of Glimpse articles are republished in major newspapers and magazines.

Accepted submissions to Glimpse are published online first; a select few are included in Glimpse Quarterly. We occasionally solicit articles on a certain theme or from a certain region for our print issues. By registering in our Contributor Database you can be assured that you will be kept up to date on any current article solicitations for Glimpse Quarterly.

You do not have to consider yourself a “writer” to contribute to Glimpse. The Glimpse editorial staff undergoes a personal, intensive revision process with each and every contributor, teaching those with all levels of writing experience the basic tenets of compelling creative nonfiction. While not all submissions are ultimately accepted, all contributors are given a chance to work collaboratively with an editorial staff member to revise or refocus their submissions.
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Student Testimonials
Thanks for doing such an incredible job with the magazine. It's always exciting to read other people's eye-opening experiences.
- Allison Grappone, University of New Hampshire

Thanks for providing such a wealth of information based on students' travel experiences. What a wonderful idea - I enjoy the website very much!
- Linda Spritzer, Barnard College

I am a huge supporter of your cause. What a brilliant idea!
- Brie Doyle, CU Boulder

Nobody else really does what the Glimpse does, and I think future study abroad students could really benefit from checking out your site.
- Michael Gallant, Columbia University

Thank you so much for the opportunity to contribute to Glimpse. I really enjoyed examining the relationships that I made while abroad. It caused a deeper appreciation for these relationships. Thank you for sparking this idea!
- Katy Lynch, University of Alaska, Fairbanks

Educators

Recruit Glimpse contributors
Glimpse seeks to publish student material from the broadest possible range of colleges and universities, and we rely on international educators to help us spread the word about our contribution opportunities. Currently we partner with over 800 study abroad offices across the country, who agree that Glimpse is a valuable outlet to help students reflect on their experiences and share them with a national audience.

We encourage students from all areas of study to contribute to Glimpse, and we help those with less writing experience by undertaking an intensive, collaborative revision process with each and every contributor. Though not all submissions are ultimately accepted, we always offer students the chance to revise and encourage them to resubmit in the future. Students continually remark that writing for Glimpse helps them to sort out and reflect upon the overwhelming cultural experiences they confront while abroad. Glimpse also offers annual writing and photo essay contests designed to encourage students to reflect on a certain aspect of their abroad experiences.

To get your students involved in writing us, visit our Contributor Recruitment Center.

Become a Glimpse Institutional Member
Glimpse works closely with students and staff at our member institutions to maximize the study abroad experience and assist students in all phases of the study abroad process. Both your study abroad office and your students can enjoy a host of services through yearly institutional membership with The Glimpse Foundation, including: unrestricted access to all content on Glimpse Abroad; a school-specific website section designed to showcase content written by students at your institution; free access to our PDF series about identity issues abroad (i.e. race, gender, sexuality, culture shock, etc.); discounted bulk subscription rates to Glimpse Quarterly; and free and discounted advertising for your programs in Glimpse Quarterly and on Glimpse Abroad.

Our Institutional Members range from community colleges to Ivy League universities. Join us to help your students get the most out of study abroad!

For more information and/or to sign up, click here.

Subscribe to a Glimpse Newsletter
Our free opt-in/opt-out email newsletters enable you to keep abreast of the best of newly-added Glimpse Abroad content or the most current submission opportunities for students or program participants. Currently, over 3,000 subscribers look forward to our newsletter each month!
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Testimonials
Overall, Glimpse Quarterly is superb! The quality and diversity of writing is excellent, and the art direction is outstanding throughout. Thanks for continuing this great initiative!
- Kristen Michelson, Study Abroad Coordinator, Marquette University

Glimpse Quarterly proved to be much higher quality than I had imagined. I had thought it might consist mainly of travel accounts, but it seems to dig into significant issues. Bravo!
- Chip Peterson, Assistant Director of Study Abroad, University of Minnesota

I enjoyed the entire magazine ... so very interesting and offers that "glimpse" into a student's study abroad experience, making it seem very real to those students who may be interested but yet are skeptical of taking that first step. Your current list of membership benefits covers a nice variety of benefits and accomplishes your goal (and this office's) very nicely. Great publication ... very well done.
- Tonya Veltrop, Director of Study Abroad, Westminster College

Each week I refer students to your website. The fact that it is done for and by students with wide-ranging interests and experiences in the larger world provides our current crop of study abroad students with valuable mentorship.
- Kirstin Moritz, Former Director of International Programs, Brown University

Frankly, I've found that the tendency is for student mags to revolve around the lower common denominators of student life - "study abroad" means spring break on a beach in the Bahamas, etc. You appear to be pitching to a higher level, and for that I applaud your efforts. I think your website will be of interest to our students.
- John Sunnyguard, Director of Study Abroad, University of Texas at Austin

I wanted to tell you how impressed I am with the format, content and outreach that you've accomplished. I think Glimpse really fills a unique niche that has been lacking in the study abroad community by giving a voice to the people that study abroad impacts the most. I firmly believe that it is through these personal stories that more and more people will be exposed to broader issues and more open-minded perspectives about the world. I commend you and your colleagues for your work! It's inspiring to see what a few people can do when they put their minds together.
- Jenika Doctor, student, George Washington University

Thanks for providing such a wealth of information based on students' travel experiences. What a wonderful idea - I enjoy the website very much!
- Linda Spritzer, student, Barnard College

Nobody else really does what the Glimpse does, and I think future study abroad students could really benefit from checking out your site.
- Michael Gallant, student, Columbia University

Thank you so much for the opportunity to contribute to Glimpse. I really enjoyed examining the relationships that I made while abroad. It caused a deeper appreciation for these relationships. Thank you for sparking this idea!
- Katy Lynch, student University of Alaska at Fairbanks

Job Opportunities

Designer

Job Type: Regular, Full-Time

Summary of Position:

Glimpse is a 501(c)3 organization supported by the National Geographic Society that works to inspire youth to care about the world and its people by providing a mainstream platform for the next generation of young storytellers to share their stories about real life abroad. In pursuit of this mission, Glimpse offers two primary programs. Glimpse.org is a content-based website and social community designed to encourage young people, in particular, to explore the world beyond their own national borders and share their experiences living within it through articles, photography, blogs, video, audio and multimedia. Glimpse Magazine is a high-quality international news, travel and culture magazine in the National Geographic vein that presents real life abroad from the perspective of young people living overseas.

Glimpse has a unique and exciting opportunity for a Designer to become part of the central management team. The Designer will define and maintain cross-platform artistic direction and function as Glimpse’s principal print and web designer and multimedia producer. The Designer will also be responsible for the design facet of Glimpse's public image with an emphasis on print design/layout and web design. The Designer will develop and maintain a cutting edge design style consistent with Glimpse’s identity that resonates with Glimpse’s core demographic of 17-27 year olds while defining and maintaining design and brand consistency throughout all Glimpse materials (emails, letters, marketing materials, editorial, ad campaigns, etc.)

Responsibilities:

• Design and layout each quarterly issue of Glimpse Magazine.
  
• Build upon the design foundation established by Redclay for the new glimpse.org by adding new elements and presenting new editorial using the same/or evolving design style.
  
• Generate Glimpse branding and advertising materials for web, print, video, audio and multimedia distribution.
  
• Manage the production of Glimpse rich media content in collaboration with the Managing Editor and National Geographic rich media producers. This will include production work on audio and video.
  
• Execute color corrections for photographs intended for print production in collaboration with imaging technicians at National Geographic.

Minimum Qualification and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in design and 1 - 3 years experience with publication/print design and layout. International travel experience or study.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

Experience with print design/layout for print publications, web design, multimedia audio/video editing and illustration. Proficient with Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Final Cut Pro and familiarity with Final Cut Studio. Strong experience in photo editing and photo-related file management; strong typographic skill, especially as regards editorial design; excellent written and verbal communications skills. Some experience with illustration preferred. Ability to balance multiple priorities and projects effectively. Must be innovative, dynamic, personable, efficient, open-minded, collaborative, dedicated and organized. Have a strong commitment to Glimpse mission. Strong computer skills with emphasis on Mac computers and an understanding of Internet technology.

How to Apply:

Please email cover letter, resume, salary requirement and a link to an online portfolio including illustration, layout, graphic design and multimedia work samples to Nicholas Fitzhugh, President and Publisher at: nick@glimpse.org. No phone calls please. EOE.

Internships

Job Description:

Editorial interns are responsible for a range of editorial activities, including copy-editing articles, researching/writing sidebars, adding content to our website and managing submissions. The position is unpaid and will require an 8- to 10-hour per week commitment during the academic school year, and a 15- to 20-hour per week commitment in the summer.

Qualifications:

Some amount of copy editing experience or a strong background in grammar is required. Familiarity with the AP style guide is a plus. The intern must have strong writing abilities and a genuine appreciation for the Glimpse mission and The Glimpse Foundation in general. Also important, though not essential, is some amount of international travel experience.

How to Apply:

Glimpse hires editorial interns three times per year for positions that begin in January, June and September. We ask that all applications be received by the first of the month prior to the start of the internship. To apply, email a brief letter of interest and your resume to Editor in Chief Kerala Goodkin at kerala@glimpse.org.


Marketing Internships

Job Description:

Marketing interns are responsible for a range of research and outreach activities, including generating contacts, researching industry trends, proposing ad copy, shaping user-satisfaction studies and assisting with database management. The position is unpaid and will require an 8- to 10-hour per week commitment during the academic school year, and a 15- to 20-hour per week commitment in the summer. Interns will be members of a small but dedicated team, and in this, will play a key role toward shaping the success of the Foundation’s strategic marketing goals.

Qualifications:

Innovation, creativity and a passion for global awareness. This position requires strong verbal (telephone and personal) and written communications skills, proficiency with Internet-based research, Microsoft Office, and the ability to work independently toward a goal. The intern must have strong writing abilities and a genuine appreciation for the Glimpse mission and the Glimpse Foundation in general.

How to Apply:

Glimpse hires editorial interns three times per year for positions that begin in January, June and September. We ask that all applications be received by the first of the month prior to the start of the internship. To apply, email a brief letter of interest and your resume to Marketing Director Adam DiClemente at adam@glimpse.org.