What does student social justice work look like in a world where our campus boundaries seem to be the limit of our reach? How do we connect meaningfully and sustainably with one another in an in-person environment? If you’ve been asking yourself these questions, Alternative Spring Break programs might be the perfect fit for you.
This Spring, Alternative Breaks has returned to in-person experiences, focusing on empowering students to learn in community with one another and take action toward just causes. The Alternative Breaks Program will consist of a week-long experience over spring break, where each team will be diving deeply into a particular social issue area by evaluating resources together, engaging with the topic in individual and global contexts, and seeking an active role in social justice by fostering relationships with community partners on-site. Participants will engage with community partners through direct service to turn their knowledge into safe, responsible, and sustainable action. Issue areas will include Environmental Conservation, Education, Ability, Socioeconomic Equity, Health and Wellness, and Food Insecurity. Student Leaders will be diving deep into a specific aspect of their issue area as they lead these experiences.
These week-long experiences will take place over the course of spring break, from Saturday, March 19th, 2022 to Saturday, March 26th, 2022. Students will also need to attend pre-experience meetings to learn about their topic and prepare for their experience. Participant applications will close Tuesday, February 15, 2022! If you have any questions or need more information, email alternativebreaks@umd.edu, or check out our website at alternativebreaks.umd.edu
Program Information and Details
Program Details:
Alternative Spring Break Experiences looks to build a world in which UMD students are empowered citizens in community together, taking action toward just causes.
Through deliberative and reflective dialogues, direct service, and meaningful education which address global social issues, student participants will exchange, evaluate, and take action towards different ideas and approaches that challenge specific social, political and economic structures of our global community.
Direct service with community partners will demonstrate how students can turn their knowledge into action in safe, responsible, and sustainable ways.
Interested students must be willing to commit their Spring Breaks, from Saturday, March 19, 2022 to Saturday, March 26, 2022.
The experience is in-person, and costs vary depending on the experience each participant is placed in.
Program cost is all inclusive of lodging, meals, transportation, and education activities.
Who should participate?:
Any student that wants to explore community development, civic engagement, local issues, leadership, and service.
Undergraduate and graduate students interested in exploring social issues that include environmental conservations, education, socioeconomic inequality, healthcare, and more.
How will you benefit from participating?:
Connect with a community of peers from across campus and create new friendships.
Develop and practice personal and group leadership skills such as active listening, reflection, critical thinking, communication, as well as civic engagement through in-person service.
Learn how to effectively engage in constructive dialogue.
What should I expect?
Active engagement in personal reflection, listening, small group dialogue, and small group activities.
Thought-provoking questions and dialogue around social issues.
Making connections between social issues and your academic, personal, professional, or civic life.
Engaging in direct service alongside community partners.
Participating in meaningful reflections to understand the impacts of community service on social justice.
Identifying at least one action step to take towards a social issue you are passionate about.
Application Information:
Visit alternativebreaks.umd.edu to sign up starting Friday, December 3rd 2021.
The deadline to apply is Sunday, February 13th, 2021.
For more information or questions, visit alternativebreaks.umd.edu or contact us at alternativebreaks@umd.edu
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