Changing with the Seasons
August 28, 2019 – Day 1 I live in South Hall. The words sound weird on my tongue, foreign and ...
Semester 63
The Moments in Between
“No matter how you get there, or where you end up, human beings have this miraculous gift to make that ...
Growth and Gratitude: Reflections from Family Weekend
Last Friday, Semester 63 students welcomed their parents to Chewonki for Family Weekend, a showcase of their experiences so far ...
A Hint of Winter: S(no)w More Fall!
A few fragile flakes broke the anticipation in the air. All of a sudden, our semester’s first snow came fluttering ...
Pursuing Sports at Chewonki
Even though Maine Coast Semester doesn’t have any official sports teams, students still find ample time to pursue their interests. ...
A Deeper Understanding of Maine, My Home State
Growing up in Maine means the landscape here is familiar. The ocean and pine trees are a part of my ...
Memorable Moments from the Weekends
I look forward to every weekend. School is engaging and interesting, but you can’t beat the amazing activities Maine Coast ...
Reflecting and Connecting Through Creative Writing
I hurry in, backpack slung over one shoulder, and sit down at my usual spot close to the door. The ...
Outdoor Adventures at Maine Coast Semester: Wild and Wonderful!
Each semester, our students venture into Maine’s woods and waters for a 5-day wilderness trip. After weeks of preparation, students ...
Brushing up on Community
Living at Chewonki for this past month has opened my eyes to all the behind the scenes work that goes ...
Friends, Flannel and Fires: Awwwtumn at Maine Coast Semester
Six weeks into the fall semester, the days have grown short and Chewonki is brilliantly outfitted in gold, orange, red ...
Work Program? More like Fun Program.
I’m from Minneapolis, which is a pretty big city, so living and working on a farm is far from what ...
Exactly What a Normal Week Looks Like at Maine Coast Semester
One of the biggest questions on my mind when applying to Maine Coast Semester was what daily life felt like. ...
Semester 63 Doesn’t Waste a Moment!
Exactly four weeks ago, on August 28th, 39 students from 17 states and 34 high schools arrived at Chewonki to ...
Home is Where the Heart is
It’s sort of intimidating to move into a cabin with six other girls for an entire semester. Before coming to ...
Now I’m Sure – Maine Coast Semester was the Best Decision
When I applied to Maine Coast Semester in February, I got my application in minutes before the deadline. After clicking ...
What if… it’s Better than I Expected?
I wasn’t quite sure what to expect when I first stepped foot on Chewonki Neck. For the past three years, ...
