Student response to the program has been quite favorable. It is so popular that an application and selection process has been mandated. We were building a habitat to house chickens and other animals. The structure was 10 feet by 40 feet. It took almost three days to get it done.
Students create their own service trips.
They choose the location, select the volunteers, raise the money and figure out how to connect their trip with an academic endeavor. But we also had a lot of fun. It was rewarding to meet the local people we were helping and it was good to get involved. I'd definitely do it again.