Spring Break Applications

Applications are DUE October 22, 2021

APPLY to be a Summer 2022 Program Leader

Applications are DUE October 25, 2021

For questions please contact altbreak@american.edu
Fill out our Alt Break Interest Form to receive email updates

The Alternative Break Program is a student-focused initiative that organizes international and domestic immersive learning opportunities with a social justice perspective three times per year (winter, spring, and summer break). Alternative Break Programs are service-learning experiences designed to heighten participants’ awareness of critical social issues, enhance their individual growth, and prepare them for lifelong social action. Each program focuses on a particular social issue and immersion, action, and training in that issue begins long before the trip itself. 

Alternative Break Programs are not just trips to interesting places to connect with communities, but are long term immersive training programs that develop student leadership and activism. Each program includes 8 weeks of pre-departure training, discussion, and preparation. Through alternative breaks, we hope to foster the personal growth of contributing members of society.