Community OutreachAlternative Breaks Immersion WeekendsProvidence, RI, Immersion Weekend November 6-8, 2009 (Fall 2009 Trip)APPLY hereGeneral Program Information
** Price will vary based on program expenses and fundraising efforts. Discussion of the Issue:Art is any of a diverse range of human creations which engage the human mind and spirit. One use of art is to promote certain beliefs or sets of beliefs, from religious inspiration to corporate marketing to political statements. Art can be used as a tool to express and promote activism, the pursuit of political change and public awareness. Art can be used to create a message of change, to spread awareness, or even to take part in the act of positive change itself. This trip will focus on creating a foundation of knowledge for students about activism and what it means to be a conscientious citizen. The weekend break will also discuss the importance of the arts from a humanistic and activist perspective. Student will promote local artists by visiting an exhibit at RISD and speaking with Brown student activist groups. The arts are often underfunded, so it is necessary to promote awareness of the importance of art in the community and daily life. Overall, the trip will address societal problems, foster a sense of community and done in the hope of bringing this knowledge back to UConn and create active citizens who are empowered and educated to implement change, be the change. Trip PreparationAlternative Breaks are a full immersive experience and require a large commitment during the trip as well as before and after the experience. Each trip will hold MANDATORY Pre-Trip Meetings to prepare for the trip and become educated on the social issue. Education is one of the three critical components of an alternative break and allows participants to understand the reason for their service-learning experience. Meetings are generally held once a week leading up to the trip and run on average about an hour and a half. Participants will meet to discuss educational materials, trip logistics, fundraising efforts, and to participate in group builders. Trip LogisticsTrip planning is headed by the student trip directors and occurs in the first months of school. Trip Logistics are gone over more in depth as you are selected for the program and begin attending pre-trip meetings. This is a major part of pre-trip preparation is ensuring all participants are on the same page with trip logistics. Here are some standard trip logistics that most experiences have: Trip Length: WeekendCost of Trip: $65.00 Amount of Pre-Tip Meetings: 4 Mode of Transportation: Driving: MiniVans Amount of Participants: 12 Students, 1 Student Leader, 1 Staff Food: All groups generally cook most of their meals themselves. However, sometimes the agencies that we work with will do the cooking for us and provide us with all of our meals for the week! Most of our meals are simple to create a full immersive experience. Sleeping Quarters: The majority of our trips “rough-it” and generally sleep on floors of churches, on cots, and sometimes in beds. We require all students to bring sheets, blankets, and their own pillows for the most part unless the agency supplies these amenities. Sleeping quarters are separated by gender unless extenuating circumstances arise. What to Bring: (Sample packing list COMING SOON!) Activities (Social & Service): Each trip has a healthy balance of service and social activities and down-time. Service generally takes up 6-8 hours of each day. Each trip has one social day where the group can go out and explore around the city they are in doing agreed upon activities by the group. Nights provide time for reflection activities and rest & relaxation as well as an opportunity to get to know your group even better! Sample Schedule: Coming Soon! TO APPLY, PLEASE CLICK HERE! More Questions?
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