Alternative Break

Connect with communities around the world and work to co-create change by participating in an Alternative Break trip.

Participants spend 5-9 days learning about critical challenges facing communities, interacting with local leaders, and performing short-term projects with community agencies. Students selected to participate in the Spring program are eligible to enroll in SOIS-300 Community Development, Alt. Break course (3 credit hours) offered in partnership with the School of Individualized Study.

• Protect Coastlines in New Orleans, LA with Common Ground Relief* 
• Preserve Protected Lands in Cloudland Canyon State Park, GA with American Hiking Society, in collaboration with Recreation and Wellness* 
• Address Housing Insecurity in Punta Gorda, FL with Charlotte County Habitat for Humanity 
• Tackle Food Insecurity in Memphis, TN with Serve901* 
• Support Community health in Greensboro, AL with Project Horseshoe Farm, in collaboration with the Pre-Health Advising Program 

*Trips may include ASL interpreters

Students interested in participating in Alternative Break can learn more by reviewing the application guide or attending an information session. 

Register for an AB Information Session      Download the AB Application Guide