{"680686":{"#nid":"680686","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Alternative Spring Break Trip Slots Remain  ","body":[{"value":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStudents interested in a service-focused Spring Break experience are encouraged to sign up for the 2025 Alternative Spring Break trip to New York City, taking place March 15 \u2013 21.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOrganized by the Office of Civic Engagement and the Alternative Service Break (ASB) student organization, the trip offers students the opportunity to participate in various service projects, including housing construction, meal deliveries, after-school programs, and sustainability efforts, while immersing themselves in local culture. Past trips have taken students to the Dominican Republic, New Orleans, and the Great Smoky Mountains.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENo matter the destination, Jayde Nelson, director of civic engagement, says students come away with a unique perspective on their experience.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0022I\u0027m always excited to see students who find themselves saying, \u0027I didn\u0027t know that this was an option\u0027 or \u0027I didn\u0027t know that this was possible.\u0027 It\u0027s those little things, like seeing them expand their horizons and breaking those barriers to understand what these experiences look like outside of the classroom or where they\u0027re from, that I enjoy,\u0022 she said.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe upcoming trip will explore the five boroughs of New York City. ASB and Civic Engagement are coordinating with organizations such as 7 Elements and the Medici Project to finalize the trip\u0027s itinerary and maximize real-world experiences for students. All students in good standing are invited to sign up for the trip, and it\u0027s an opportunity that Nelson says often becomes a springboard for service.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0022After these trips, students will often join ASB, remain friends with their classmates, and implement service into other work they are doing. I like to say, \u0027Enter to learn, go forth to serve.\u2019 That kind of reflection often leads students to continue seeking similar experiences for the rest of their college career,\u0022 she said.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe deadline to apply for the upcoming trip is Friday, Feb. 28. The $750 cost includes airfare, lodging, and food. Participating students will be accompanied by faculty advisors.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETrips are often offered around each Institute break \u2013\u2013 fall, winter, spring, and summer. For more information, students can email \u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:servicebreaks@gatech.edu\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Eservicebreaks@gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":[{"value":"All students are invited to join the service-focused trip to New York City for Spring Break.  "}],"field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EAll students are invited to join the service-focused trip to New York City for Spring Break.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"All students are invited to join the service-focused trip to New York City for Spring Break.  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