Welcome to Alternative Reading Break!

This initiative gives students the opportunity to get involved in a hands-on service learning projects during the Reading Week in February. There are a variety of projects offered that allow you to travel and serve in communities a distance away, as well as participate locally in initiatives advertised in the new semester through Student Life & Community Experience!

Each experience is designed to offer you the opportunity to meet new people, build relationships, and stretch yourself in new directions with the service component of the week! This will happen by forming bonds with fellow teammates as well as with the organizations we partner with and the local community you are serving in. You will also have the opportunity to experience the culture of the area, delve into the social issues at hand, and learn from one another and community members.

It is our hope that you return with a sparked interest in being an active citizen and a greater understanding of the social issues that impact communities. We also hope you identify how this experience ties into your academics here at Brock, or plays into your future (career or otherwise) while meeting some great new friends along the way!

For 2012-2013 we are offering the following Alternative Reading Break experiences (click the link for details and to apply):

• South Carolina (Habitat for Humanity: Collegiate Challenge)
• Dominican Republic (Outreach 360) TRIP IS NOW FULL

Applications for the trips are now open to all Brock students on a first come, first serve basis until the trips are full!  Apply now and get your spot while it's hot!

Down payment form - please print, complete and submit with your $200 deposit if you are applying to one of the trips.  When your deposit is received, your application will be considered complete:

www.brocku.ca/webfm_send/23508

For additional opportunities during Reading Week, please visit Student Life & Community Experience.