Hope Jerris

Two hats knitted by hope during the pandemic, grey on the left and pink on the right

In Stitches: Semester 64’s Crafty Way to Unwind!

My great-aunt taught me how to knit when I was younger, but I’d long since forgotten. She’s the crafty type, …

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Friends pose for a picture at the waterfront

Walking: Forming Friendships and Connections to the Woods of Chewonki Neck

One foot in front of the other, quietly padding through the forest. The chickadees and cardinals call through the canopy …

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My phenology site, pond with reflection in the water

Immersive Learning in Nature Continues Under Lockdown

When I heard the news that Maine Coast Semester was going virtual, I was afraid we would lose the experiential …

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Sunrise on Chewonki campus

A Reminder from Allison Pittman: We Are Not Alone

Dear Semester 64, Allison here! Yes, the same Allison who wore shorts and a duck onesie to dinner because she …

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Recreating Beloved Chewonki Meals During Quarantine

Of all the wonderful aspects of Chewonki that make it truly special, the delicious home cooked meals are what I …

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View from Eleanore's bedroom window, shows neighbor's house and tree obstructing view

The View from My Window: From Chewonki Neck to Milton, Massachusetts

Every morning when I wake up, as the sun beams carry the 47 degree breeze through my cracked window, the …

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