After every day of working we felt good because it was a rewarding experience. It was a lot of hard work, but it was definitely more meaningful than a typical spring break trip to Florida. |
I had never really swung a hammer. It was a very different experience doing physical labor. |
It was very rewarding to help others, and we got to have a lot of new experiences. |
My eyes were opened to the need and the value of the programs out there for these people. Working in that environment gave me a deeper understanding of their situations and a deeper appreciation of the opportunities present where I'm from. |
People take affordable housing for granted. It was really nice to help someone else out, making it possible for them to own their own homes. |