Something I really enjoy in my service year is…

Getting to be a part of Service Year 100! Through this program I was exposed to the amazing new feature on Airbnb called Social Impact Experiences. I chose to take a poetry writing class that was at Langston Hughes' house! We got a tour and the workshop was just so educational and engaging.

My friend and I were greeted so warmly by Kendolyn when we arrived and the home is absolutely beautiful and the history and integrity is so thoughtfully preserved. We had a great tour and even got to see the office where Langston wrote! Then we had an amazing poetry writing seminar with poet Trace DePass.

I can't say enough how wonderful and insightful the whole experience was. I don't write poetry but I admire it immensely, and this seminar was really educational and accessible to anyone. My friend who attended does write poetry and Trace did an amazing job tailoring his lesson to both of our skill levels. I highly recommend it! We were also invited to stay for their monthly open mic night, where we saw some New York spoken word poets perform. I was so inspired by the whole experience I have decided to get involved with the arts community in Harlem and other parts of the city. I can't express how grateful I am that Airbnb and Service Year provided me with this opportunity.

Check out the page for this experience on Airbnb!
https://www.airbnb.com/experiences/95002