Overall, the work trip to New Orleans was great experience. We had the opportunity to not only help rebuild a city, but to get to know its residents and have fun in the entire process. When we first arrived in New Orleans I was appalled by how damaged it was. Nearly three years after Katrina hit, many people were still living on their front lawn in FEMA trailers, including the owner of the home at my first worksite. A tour of the Lower Ninth Ward revealed much more devastation to us, with large fields of weeds where houses used to be. Still, having the chance to help those affected by the storm was an amazing experience. I also had the opportunity to become closer to the other kids in Senior Highs that I may not have known very well before going to New Orleans. The tour we took of downtown New Orleans the night before we left showed us that New Orleans is still an extremely lively city and how with enough time, it can definitely bounce back from the damage it sustained.
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