Apply for Alternative Spring Break (ASB) 2023 by 11/22

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 16:48:05 -0400

Alternative Spring Break (ASB) is a six-day immersive learning experience in which UMBC undergraduates explore the systemic and human dimensions of complex social issues in Baltimore. Participants build connections with local leaders, organizations, and policy makers and develop a sophisticated understanding of available resources and challenges. The program helps participants identify pathways to long-term community engagement.

ASB 2023 groups will focus on:

Disability Justice (led by Preethi Badugu and Bella Guardado)

Educational Justice for Youth Impacted by Intimate Partner Violence (led by Musa Jafri and Liewawit Tafesse)

Health Equity (led by Nia Hopkins and Amina Musa)

ASB 2023 will take place from March 19-24, 2023. You can find more information, including in-depth topic descriptions, on the application form. The application is due November 14, 2022 by 11:59 p.m.

Contact the Center for Democracy and Civic Life at civiclife@umbc.edu with any questions.