AltFeb Blog

Perspectives from New Bern

Feb 19, 2020 | 0 Comments

Katie Lynch meets a poem and has a epiphany.

Building Fences; Building Change

Feb 27, 2018 | 0 Comments

Ethan N reflects on the power of simple acts.

NOLA Reflections Day 3

Feb 26, 2018 | 0 Comments

Interact Advisor Kelli Bracken is thankful for Wednesday’s work and all the rest!

Bittersweet

Feb 23, 2018 | 0 Comments

Joce looks back om how AltFeb has shifted her thinking

Welcome to the Jungle

Feb 22, 2018 | 0 Comments

Trip Coordinator Claire Stanley finds the value in each experience,

Making Changes

Feb 21, 2018 | 0 Comments

Sarah Skaleski (Class of 2020) meets some of the NOLA community and considers change.

Painting the Town White

Feb 21, 2018 | 0 Comments

Grace Hasley (Class of 2021) offers her first impressions of goats, paint, and heights.

NOLA Bound

Feb 18, 2018 | 0 Comments

What does it require to survive 17 storms in the last 12 years? 21 in the last 20? I hope once again for us to learn from them, to gain some perspective, to help where we can.

New Experiences and (Lasting) Lessons

Feb 26, 2017 | 0 Comments

Jocelyn Nitta, Alexandra Roberts, and Mackenzie Blackwell meet new opportunities, open hearts, and lasting lessons. This year is my third year coming onto this trip, and every time it is a completely new experience. I absolutely love coming on this trip, not just for...

New Friendships and Old Ones Rediscovered

Feb 24, 2017 | 0 Comments

Harrison Hyland, Josh Boal, and Claire Stanley relate the importance of the connections they've made amid the work and rain. I’m under a lot of pressure writing this blog. Mr. Chisnell and I got in a spat at the horse farm the other day so I need to earn his...

Hard Work and Harder Rains

Feb 23, 2017 | 0 Comments

Emily Belford and Isabella LaPorte work through the rain and mud to keep the job going. So far the weather has been comfortable enough for us to work in. But today it rained, A lot. My group is working on rebuilding fences and cleaning up the debris for a horse...

First Impressions and Lasting Ones

Feb 21, 2017 | 0 Comments

Maya Longe and Erin Thomas find how the smaller experiences make for both annoyance and pleasure. If I am going to be completely honest, I was more nervous than excited to go on the relief trip. This being my first year I wasn’t sure if I was going to enjoy myself....