Alternative Spring Break (ASB) is a weeklong immersion program where students devote their spring break to perform community service, learn about critical social issues, and develop leadership skills.
- Alternative Spring Break 2013 is now closed.
- Team pages have been updated to include 2013 Impact, Reflection Speech and Video.
- Watch videos from past ASB trips.
Thank you for making the UT Dallas Alternative Spring Break Program a booming success!
ASB Trips for 2013
Affordable Housing
Location: Jackson, Mississippi
Agency: Habitat for Humanity
Renovate and construct new homes for residents in downtown Jackson.
Animal Rescue
Location: Silver Springs, Florida
Agency: Peace River Refuge and Ranch
Learn more about Peace River Refuge's wild animals and help aid in their recovery.
Cultural Preservation
Location: Cherokee Nation, Oklahoma
Agency: Cherokee Nation
Work with community members and help revitalize Cherokee Nation's neighborhoods.
Early Childhood Education
Location: Biloxi, Mississippi
Agency: Community Collaborations, Inc.
Assist local centers in providing direct service and support to pre-school children.
Education
Location: New York, New York
Agency: Junior Achievement of New York
Lead hands-on activities that teach workforce readiness, financial literacy and entrepreneurship.
Environmental Conservation
Location: Galveston, Texas
Agency: Galveston Bay Foundation
Serve those affected by manmade and natural disasters in Galveston.
Hunger and Homelessness
Location: Washington, D.C.
Agency: Various Agencies
Help make a difference in the lives of those affected by homelessness in the nation's capital.
Park Preservation
Location: Hulbert, Oklahoma
Agency: Oklahoma State Parks
Help Three Forks Nature Center staff restore the natural beauty of Sequoyah State Park.
Refugee and Immigration
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Agency: International Community School
Assist children refugees and families transition into the American culture and education system.
Social Services
Location: San Antonio, Texas
Agency: Various Agencies
Help the homeless, at-risk youth, and those affected by poverty in the San Antonio area.
