Alternative Breaks have arrived to the Wellesley campus

Hello again, Wellesley! The last time I published one of these blog posts was upon my return from a glorious Wintersession trip to New Orleans with Habitat for Humanity in January 2013. I still glow when asked to share about my experience from that trip (I’m sure my fellow trip participants can relate), and I…

Service Reflections: Helping those in our own backyard

The Center for Work and Service Habitat for Humanity Wintersession Trip to New Orleans, LA is an annual Wellesley service tradition. In its eighth year, the 2013 service trip partnered with New Orleans Habitat for Humanity, Second Harvest Food Bank, and the Center for Ethical Living and Social Justice Renewal to provide a week of…

Wintersession Tips from the CWS

As classes draw to a close and many students find themselves preparing for finals, we thought it would be valuable to discuss this often asked and very important question: What should I do over Wintersession? 1. Prepare for the summer 2013: Have you had a chance to work on your resume and cover letter? Did…

Want to make a difference for others during Wintersession?

Join us in New Orleans! Habitat for Humanity Wintersession Trip in New Orleans, LA Monday, January 21, 2013 – Sunday, January 27, 2013 In ongoing support towards the rebuilding of New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina, the Center for Work and Service has once again organized their annual wintersession trip to New Orleans in partnership with…