On September 19th, 2021, Colby hosted it’s 6th explore trip. The first of the academic year, this trip was opened to students, faculty and colby community family members. With a couple first years in attendance, it provided them a great way to meet faculty members and see the opportunities availible to them here at Colby. Especially as a first year, being able to meet Colby faculty in such a casual and intimate setting not only helps to reduce the shyness at asking professors for help, but also allows first years to see what opportunities there are on campus as well as how to go about taking advantage of said opportunites. With Allen Island being fully utilized until the winter, we are excited to restart the explore trips this spring.