Alternative Break Programs

Leadership, Civic and Global Community Involvement

The Alternative Break program enhances the co-curricular experience by placing leadership in the context of civic responsibility and service to the global community. The aim is to develop a civic perspective, promote leadership, critical thinking, social action, and community involvement by combining experiential learning and direct service.

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Each year Student Involvement staff and volunteer Team Leaders bring together dedicated students who want to help make a difference in the lives of others. Students have the opportunity to put theory into practice, while learning about issues facing the broader world around them. In the midst of hard work, they have a lot of fun and develop lasting friendships. The experience consists of regular meetings, team building, project preparation, followed by a direct service trip and reflection.

Habitat for Humanity, 2015

Past Alternate Break Trips

• 2019 Affordable Housing: Habitat Collegiate Challenge: Dade City, FL
• 2018 Affordable Housing: Habitat Collegiate Challenge: Newland, NC
• 2017 Youth Literacy & Home Repair: Montgomery/Lowndes County, AL
• 2016 Youth Literacy & Home Repair: Montgomery/Lowndes County, AL
• 2015 Affordable Housing: Habitat Collegiate Challenge: Maryville, TN
• 2014 Youth Literacy & Home Repair: Montgomery/Lowndes County, AL
• 2014 Affordable Housing: Habitat Collegiate Challenge: Beaumont, TX
• 2013 Affordable Housing: Habitat Collegiate Challenge: Wilmington, DE
• 2012 Affordable Housing: Habitat Collegiate Challenge: Monroe, NC
• 2011 Hunger and Affordable Housing: Goodyear & Prescott, AZ
• 2009 Hunger and Affordable Housing: Goodyear & Prescott, AZ
• 2008 Trail Building - Tennessee Trails: Appalachian Mountains, TN
• 2008 Hunger & Homelessness – All Faiths Community Outreach: Goodyear, AZ
• 2007 Hurricane Katrina Relief – Operation TLC: Pascagoula, MS
• 2006 Habitat Restoration – Virginia State Parks: Northeast, VA
• 2005 Building Handicapped Ramps – RAMP: San Antonio, TX
• 2004 Youth Work – Delta Cultural Center: Mound Bayou, MS
• 2003 Affordable Housing – Delta Cultural Center: Clarksville, MS
• 2002 After School Program – Boys and Girls Club: Jacksonville, FL
• 2001 Art in the Schools - National School and Community Corps, PA
• 2000 Trail Building - Tennessee Trails: Appalachian Mountains, TN
• 1999 Habitat Restoration - Nature Conservancy: Hobe Sound, FL