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Adelphi students spent winter break in Portugal, blending sightseeing with giving back by volunteering to support local communities in need.
Alternative Break Programs
Alternative spring or winter break programs engage you in social awareness and action by offering community service projects. Getting involved with any one of our programs will expand your horizons and allow you to explore a new culture.
By participating, you will develop your social responsibility and leadership skills, as well as allow you to get involved with invaluable services. There is limited space available for these programs.
Date & Time:
March 13–21
Location:
Romania
Date & Time:
January 3–11
Location:
Galapagos Islands
Student Experiences
A trip I will never forget in my lifetime. We had an amazing group of students and chaperones and we were all like missing pieces of a puzzle that came together. These memories will last a lifetime and so will the friendships I made.
Matthew Soohan
Sophomore
My experience in Tobago was unlike any other Alternative Break I have experienced. It was interesting to understand how the animal shelter, with very little resources, was able to get the job done and do what they needed to do. It was interesting to learn that the country is trying to do what they can for their community, even with very little funding to keep these resources running. The memories created with our group are priceless and everlasting.
Jende Uy
Graduate student
Before this Alternative Break, I had not done community service in a really long time. This volunteer trip helped me realize it’s never too late to start up again!
Tonantzin Martinez
Sophomore
It is extremely important to step out of your comfort zone and see what’s out there, and see how you are able to help others in need. It makes you realize that everybody’s lifestyles are different. One thing I will always remember is the smiles and greetings that the natives gave us each day.
Emely Galan
First Year Student
Alternative Spring Break 2024: San Juan, Puerto Rico
March 17-22, 2024, Participants worked with local disaster response organizations to help rebuild homes and communities damaged by Hurricane Ida. Launch Gallery
Alternative Spring Break 2024: San Juan, Puerto Rico
March 17-22, 2024, Participants worked with local disaster response organizations to help rebuild homes and communities damaged by Hurricane Ida. 6 Photos-
Students pose for a picture after building new concrete steps!
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The group smiles during their last “family dinner” of the trip!
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The group poses in San Juan before they began their day of exploring the city!
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Ronan Doyle working hard painting the roof!
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The group started their day with a beautiful rainbow view at the beach!
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Gavin Potter, Ronan Doyle, Joanna Jordan, Jessica Diaz, Sloane Somerstein, Lyn Abby Bigord, Nina Berntzen, Yineth Maradiaga, and Jason Rivera after landing in Puerto Rico!
Alternative Winter Break 2024: Trinidad and Tobago
The island of Tobago is known for its stunning white sand beaches, turquoise waters, abundance of wildlife, and delicious seafood. Launch Gallery
Alternative Winter Break 2024: Trinidad and Tobago
The island of Tobago is known for its stunning white sand beaches, turquoise waters, abundance of wildlife, and delicious seafood. 6 Photos-
The group during their nightly visit to Boosa, the local ice cream shop!
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Matthew Soohan, Tona Martinez, Abigail Mallia, Lyn Abby Bigord, Ben Nissan, Emely Galan, Jende Uy, Leslie Martinez take a picture after a hard days work in the women’s shelter! The group organized two rooms of clothing, panted the hallway, and organized 2 other rooms.
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Participants take a picture in front of the Women’s Shelter. It’s the first and only women’s shelter in Tobago!
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Leslie Aguilar cleaning a room in the Women’s Shelter in Tobago.
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Emely and Jende stop to take a picture with a Barricuda!
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The group poses for a quick picture while in the Nylon Pool! The Nylon Pool is an in-sea shallow white ground coral pool that is located off Pigeon Point beach.
Alternative Spring Break 2023: Ossining, NY
Students stayed at Mariandale, NY, volunteering with housing, food, and community projects, and handing out meals during a Midnight Run in Manhattan. Launch Gallery
Alternative Spring Break 2023: Ossining, NY
Students stayed at Mariandale, NY, volunteering with housing, food, and community projects, and handing out meals during a Midnight Run in Manhattan. 1 Photo-
Raquel Chiarolonza, Melanie Gomez, Jessica Diaz, Jordan Rivas, and Nathanael Jean stop for a picture with the beautiful hudson river behind them. They were lucky enough to have this view from their rooms during their trip!
Location
Ruth S. Harley University Center, 123
Hours
Regular Semester Hours
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