Academic
Alternative Spring Break (AASB)
Welcome
to the Academic Alternative Spring Break website. AASB is a
program that combines academic preparation and a spring break of
service in a three-credit course offered in the spring semester.
This class explores issues of poverty such as homelessness,
political communities, economics and will link with Habitat for
Humanity as a community partner. Over Spring Break, students in
the class travel to a particular location in the United States
for a week-long service experience. Following this, students
continue in the classroom for continued learning and reflection.
Do
You Qualify?
Are
you a URI student? Are you on the verge of being a civically
engaged community member? Will you be able to support yourself
financially for this trip and service experience? Fundraising
during the semester will be important! Are you willing to
participate in group fundraising? These are some of the criteria
for participation...does this sound like a class for you?
What
Do You Give To It?
You
would have to give an open mind, a commitment to communication and
reflection, the ability to work hard physically, think hard
mentally, and a willingness to give a strong consideration to
being continually engaged in civic endeavors.
What
Do You Get From It?
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You
will get 3 credits
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You
will get a deeper understanding of the social, economic and
political issues affecting the most disenfranchised in this
society
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You
will have a primer in civic engagement possibly to benefit
your community
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You
will create excellent resume material
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You
will work with a group of students and faculty in a close
professional relationship
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You
will be learning while doing and will be viewing a topic from
all aspects, including side-by-side work with the people
intimately involved
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YOU
WILL REMEMBER THIS PROGRAM AS ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT OF
YOUR COLLEGE CAREER
Proposal
Abstract
AASB
Flyer Spring 2008
Letter
to President Carothers from Spring 2007 AASB Student
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