The Amherst Student

The Amherst Student: "Habitat Preps for Spring Break

By Kelcey DePass, Contributing Writer & Normandy Vincent, Contributing Writer. Published Wednesday March 7, 2007

This past fall semester, the Amherst Chapter of Habitat for Humanity secured room for 13 students to participate on a Spring Break build in Biloxi, Miss. During the preliminary meetings, an overwhelming number of Amherst students expressed interest in the trip, far exceeding the 13 original spots. Luckily, Smith College was preparing a comparable Habitat trip to New Orleans and graciously welcomed 15 eager Amherst students. In theory, there was a spot for all."