Students Reflections
“The way that anyone and everyone stopped to thank us while we were there whether it be at a restaurant or on the actual worksite was heartwarming. It kind of showed how much the city was united in their sorrow, but also hopeful for the future. To hear people's personal stories was absolutely moving and it let me know that what I was doing was making a HUGE difference in a person's or a family's life.”
- Breanna Watzka
“Each house we worked on was a challenge in some respect. Whether it was putting up insulation in the house of Mahalia Jackson, or it was painting high ceilings or even standing on attic studs to apply radiant barrier to the roof, our personal discomfort was forgotten for the sake of others. This trip gave me the ability to see how far I was willing to go for others; how hard I was willing to work out of my comfort zone. I appreciated every aspect of the trip because I learned a great deal about myself. I don't believe anyone could go on a trip of this magnitude and come out the same person as they were when they left.”
- Lindsey Schramm
For more information, please email
cce@otterbein.edu.
Contact
Monty Bradley in the Chaplain's Office if you would like more information about Habitat for Humanity.