Alternative Breaks (AB) offers service-learning opportunities for students looking to participate in community-centered volunteerism over their academic breaks. AB encourages participants to prioritize ethical volunteer practices and consistent reflection.
Participant Benefits:
Participate in Immersive Travel
Engage in Reflective Learning
Earn 20+ Service Hours
Receive Digital Badging Opportunities
Complete a 2-Hour Elective Course
2026-2027 Trips
New Orleans, LA
THEME
$350
Corpus Christi, TX
THEME
$350
Denver, CO
THEME
$550
Rio Grande Valley, TX
THEME
$200
Participant Expectations
Participants are required to enroll in LA 212C: Active Citizenship in Practice in the spring, which takes place Wednesdays from 3-5 p.m. This course is used to prepare participants for the trips and promote active citizenship after the trips.
Trip fees range from $200-$500, which includes travel, lodging, food, and activities. A non-refundable $50 deposit is due in the fall semester. Payment plans are available in the spring. Final payments are due prior to the trip.