The Good Life

My experience was unique because going to Maine and truly enjoying nature wasn’t something I could ever imagine myself doing until I arrived. But when I got there, it was clear that the program was going to be very memorable, and it was going to bring us very close to each other. Not only did the Francises show us many ways to appreciate nature, but they taught us how to expand our minds and how to look at the big picture when life gets tough. My time in Maine brought me clarity and peace of mind, and thinking of Maine and the Francises helps me find that clarity in my daily life at college. I have no doubt that the lessons I learned, as well as the friendships I formed, will stay with me forever. While everyone’s experience in Maine will be different, I don’t know anyone who doesn’t remember theirs as fondly as I remember mine.