- Travel and experience a different environment or culture (without spending a lot of money!)
- Meet new people and build relationships
- Learn about a community issue
- Serve and create social change
- Develop leadership skills
- Maui, Hawaii—Habitat for Humanity ($1300-estimate)
- Rogue Valley, Oregon—Habitat for Humanity ($480)
- San Diego, California—Via International ($480)
- Spokane, Washington—Habitat for Humanity ($480)
- Taos, New Mexico—Habitat for Humanity ($480)
SUU Community Engagement Center
Alternative Break Club (ABC)
What are alternative breaks?
Alternative breaks provide SUU students with an 8-day humanitarian service experience—an alternative to the “partying” that college students’ breaks are notorious for. Typically, there will be 12-20 students on a break. Each break is led by a student leader and overseen by an SUU faculty or staff advisor.
Why should I consider an alternative break?
Most students who participate in a break describe it as, “Life-changing!” Many report, “It’s the best experience I’ve had at SUU!” Breaks provide the opportunity to:
How much do trips cost?
Ground travel trips are $480 per person. Groups that fly will pay more, with the total trip cost dependant on the cost of air travel. The break fee covers all trip costs including meals, travel and accommodations. A non-refundable deposit of $80 for land-travel groups and $200 for air-travel groups is due at the time of registration.
Where do the trips go?
During the 2011-12 school-year, the Community Engagement Center is sponsoring trips to:
January 1-7, 2012
March 10-17, 2012
What will I do on an alternative break?
The primary purpose of trips is to volunteer. Participants engage in direct service for four full days during the break. On the fifth day, they have an opportunity to explore the city visited. In the evenings, participants enjoy free time to play games, hang out, tour the city, or just relax. Trips that work with Habitat for Humanity will work on natural disaster clean-up and/or building or renovating housing. Trips that work with Via International will work with local youth immigrant groups, at a community garden and with other organizations that work with immigrants.
How do I sign up for a break?
Click here to register now https://secure.touchnet.net/C20196_ustores/web/store_main.jsp?STOREID=29&SINGLESTORE=true
