Alternative Spring Break
Program Overview

The Alternative Spring Break Program begins with a one-credit hour, pass/fail course in which students examine theories behind community service as well as specific issues relative to the communities where they volunteer. Participants also help plan the actual spring break trip.

During the week of spring break, students apply what they have learned
into action at different sites through direct service, indirect service,
and advocacy work . An emphasis is placed on trip reflection both
throughout the trip and following the students' return. A $50
participation fee is required at the start of the semester to aid APPLES
in covering housing, transportation, supplies, and food. Students in
years past have traveled to Atlanta, the mountains of Tennessee,
Wilmington, the Gulf Coast and Western North Carolina.

Presentation: Civil Rights Trip 2006
Press Release: Civil Rights Trip 2005

 

2007-2008 Alternative Spring Break Timeline

Applications Due: 

October 24, 2007, by 2pm to the APPLES office

Interviews: 

Week of October 29, 2007, TBA

Notification:  November 5, 2007

Apply
Alternative Spring Break Application

To obtain contact information for the current ASB Chair, please refer to the APPLES' Organizers directory.