Alternative Spring Break Application Due Nov 6

 
Hello NEIU Community!

The Office of Student Leadership Development is excited to offer you four Alternative Spring Break Trip options for this year. The application is linked below. Please read all application materials carefully and make your trip selections based on your interest, ability, and availability. NEIU Spring Break is March 11-15, however the trips usually run from March 9-16, 2024 depending on the trip you select. The application consists of submitting the written application, a group interview, and an individual interview. If you are selected, there is a $100 non refundable deposit to hold your spot that goes towards the cost of lodging, transportation, and meals during the week of travel. All other details are outlined below. Use the link to apply.

 

APPLY FOR THE Alternative Spring Break (ASB) Trip: https://neiu.campuslabs.com/engage/submitter/form/start/612148

Application due by November 6th. Interviews will run from Nov 8th - 17th.

 

TRIP OPTIONS (Please read descriptions carefully)

Trip A: NATIVE AMERICAN culture, life, and identity- This Alternative Spring Break experience will provide exposure to the life and culture of Native Americans predominantly in the Cherokee and Choctaw Tribes. The participants will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in a volunteer program, providing all manner of services to the people of Tahlequah, Oklahoma who are navigating daily life. You will learn about treaties and how they impact the lives of Native Americans. You may experience a tribal circle, learn to play stickball, and listen, learn, and grow as an individual. The trip leaves Sunday, March 10th and returns Saturday, March 16th.  Each participant will be expected to fundraise $100 (in addition to the deposit) to be used at the discretion of the group for a project benefiting the local community.

Trip B: IMMIGRATION AND BORDER ISSUES - This Alternative Spring Break trip will work with the Women's Intercultural Center in Anthony, New Mexico and focus on immigration, border control, the global market, and the relationship between Mexico and the US. The group will stay at housing provided by the Women's Intercultural Center. You must be a US citizen with a valid passport or a green card holder in order to participate since one of the day trips may be crossing the border from the USA to Mexico. This will depend on travel restrictions and border agencies at the time of trip.  The trip leaves Sunday, March 10th and returns Saturday, March 16th. Each participant will be expected to fundraise $200 (in addition to the deposit) to be used at the discretion of the group for a project benefiting the local community.

Trip C: CIVIL RIGHTS & NONVIOLENCE - This Alternative Spring Break trip will revolve around Civil Rights and Nonviolence in Selma, Alabama. This trip will involve service, nonviolence training, community building, and visits to museums and other historical sites. The trip leaves Monday, March 11th and returns Saturday, March 16th.  Each participant will be expected to fundraise $100 (in addition to the deposit) to be used at the discretion of the group for a project benefiting the local community.

Trip D: CLIMATE CHANGE & THE ENVIRONMENT - This Alternative Spring Break trip is a hands-on learning and serving experience in Puerto Rico.  Participants will work on various conservation projects and other environmental organizations.  The trip leaves Saturday, March 9th and returns Saturday, March 16th.  You need a government issued ID and be comfortable with taking a flight.  Each participant will be expected to fundraise $200 (in addition to the deposit) to be used at the discretion of the group for a project benefiting the local community.