Current Alternative Breaks (25-26)

The Alternative Break Program, a student-driven initiative, arranges immersive learning experiences with a social justice focus throughout the academic breaks. Strong student leaders play a pivotal role in identifying and spotlighting justice topics for the campus community. They are empowered to propose, develop, and implement travel programming infused with service-learning principles grounded in solidarity and justice.

Through thoughtful dialogues, direct service, and impactful education on crucial global and domestic social issues, students will exchange, evaluate, and actively pursue diverse ideas and approaches that question specific social, political, and economic structures. Collaborating directly with community partners in service projects will illustrate how students can translate their learning into community-centered, ethical, and sustainable action and activism. Participants will be equipped to engage with communities through pre-departure training, discussions, guest speakers, service initiatives, and other activities.

Alternative Break Programs are immersive service-learning experiences crafted to raise participants' awareness of vital social issues, foster personal growth, and equip them for a lifetime of meaningful social action.

Interested in applying to be a student participant in a future Alternative Break program? Apply here.

Questions? Please email us at altbreak@american.edu.
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