Alternative breaks and immersion trips are a wonderful way to serve and learn from other cultures, socio-economic groups, and even other countries. These trips provide students with a hands-on, close-up view of different populations and issues locally, throughout the US, and in Africa and Latin America. Take a moment to explore the possibilities and contact the Moreau Center or the designated student coordinator for more information.
Service Learning Immersions:
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Service Plunge Pre-Orientation August 2012 The Service Plunge provides an opportunity for 1st year and transfer students to spend your first days as a UP student volunteering with local service agencies. Read more |
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Food Justice Fall Break 2012 Explore food justice and environmental issues in Portland and the surrounding area. Read more |
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Rural Fall Break 2012 Explore issues of agribusiness and migrant farm life in the U.S. in Washington’s Yakima Valley during fall break. Visit social service agencies and participate in service projects. Read more |
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Urban Policy Winter Break 2012 Learn about local urban issues and public policies affecting the poor during this immersion program in downtown Portland during the last week of winter break. Read more |
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Border Spring Break 2013 Travel to the US/Mexico Border on Spring Break to learn about immigration, the global economy, environmental and human rights issues. The trip may include service projects and home stays with working-class Mexican families. Read more |
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Collegiate Challenge Spring Break 2013 Participate in this one-week Habitat for Humanity build with 14 other UP participants. The group will work on builds within the Pacific Northwest. During the 2012 Spring Break the Moreau Center will be offering 2 Collegiate Challenge trips. Read more |
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Hawaii Spring Break 2013 This new internship program is designed to give students a chance to explore Hawaiian culture and its people including Polynesian history and the social issues the islands face. Read more |
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Nicaragua May 2013 Travel to Nicaragua immediately following Spring semester on a three week immersion experience. The trip may include homestays with campesinos, service in neighborhoods, and presentations by local experts on topics such as fair trade, foreign policy, human rights, and other social justice issues. Read more |
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East Africa Internship June-August 2013 This new internship program is in collaboration with the Foundation for Sustainable Development. This is a 9 week program. Read more |
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Native Alaska Not offered in 2012 Travel to Alaska to learn about the historic and contemporary struggles of the Native American community. Read more |
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Civil Rights Not offered in 2012 Visit major Civil Rights sites in Georgia, Alabama and Louisiana before traveling to New Orleans to participate in a Habitat for Humanity rebuilding project. Visit a racial reconciliation farm community, walk the trail of the bus boycott, and walk through Tuskegee University. Read more |