Our last week of Summer Term was packed with academics, reflection, and fun closing activities! On campus, we rushed to finish our final sense of place projects and tie up all the loose ends with respect to classwork, while off campus, we visited town one last time, ran the 4.5 mile Fun Run, and took a trip down to Buena Vista to visit the Princeton hot springs and barbeque at the BV riverside park. Friday afternoon, it was off to solo for a bit of reflection on our time here at HMI before Saturday’s closing and sharing of our Full Circle reflections.
A few parting words from students…
“My time at HMI has been wild and adventurous. I have spent six weeks here in Colorado, making friends, creating memories, pushing myself, expanding my limits, and trying all sorts of new activities. HMI is a place that I will never forget. I truly wish that everyone could receive the opportunity to become a part of such an amazing community.”
“In this place, I’m surrounded by land and people
Who are amazing
People
Who love
Who care
Who understand
Land
That challenges
That strengthens
That amazes
People
Who support
And who lead
Land
That’s fair
And that nurtures
Both
That teach
That encourage growth
That are judgment free
There is no greater place that could be.”
“What is home?
I ask that a lot.
Home is welcoming
Home is comfortable
Home is right
Home is special
Home is love
Home is a place
Home is people
Home is judgment free
Home encourages growth
Home teaches
Home nurtures
Home is fair
Home leads
Home supports
Home amazes
Home strengthens
Home challenges
Home understands
Home cares
Home loves
Home is here
Home is HMI
HMI is home.”