March 31- April 7, 2012 (8 days).

Travel outside of the US to learn about a new culture and help provide a sustainable service project that will help the community long after we leave.

Trip cost is approximately $1700, all expenses included.

Airfare is included this year!

We have grants you can apply for to help reduce your costs- there is more information below, including the application and due dates...

We have plenty of ideas on how to fundraise-- CLU students have done this creatively and earned their whole trip cost with a little work. Click here to see our list of fundraising ideas!
We also have a fundraising letter we've drafted about the trip that you are welcome to include in materials that you may send to family and friends.

There are plenty of concerns when traveling abroad in a developing nation, but we take many safety precautions before and during the trip. Please visit the participant info page (link at the top of this page) under "Travel Precautions" to see eight of the measures we take to ensure a very safe experience abroad.

Click here for other FAQ's we may not have answered... Or contact Pastor Melissa at revmmmd@callutheran.edu or Karen Schomaker at kschomak@callutheran.edu.

Jan 31

5:30pm Trip Interest Meeting in Nygreen 2

Feb 1

9am All Applications Accepted in the CSC

Feb 3

4pm Grant Applications DUE

Feb 6

Grant applicants notified by CLU email

Feb 8

5pm Trip Applications & Student Leader Applications DUE in the CSC

Feb 13

Student Leader Applicants Notified by CLU email

Grants:

Grants for the 2012 trip include

- Global Community: multiple at the $1000, $750, and $500 level, available to all applicants, funded by the Global Community Efforts

- Campus Diversity: $1000, available to First Generation & Pell Grant students (requires verification), funded by the Campus Diversity Initiative

- Student Life: 5 for $100 each, available to all applicants, funded by Student Life

Applications are now closed.

Student Leaders:

Student Leaders will plan and lead each trip alongside the Coordinator for Community Service and a campus pastor. The Alternative Break Student Leaders act as a liaison to the host site, and coordinate both pre- and post-break activities.  You and your co-leader will coordinate aspects of the trip including reflection activities, nighttime activities if applicable, and assist with on-site coordination as necessary. You may also be requested to assist with other duties as assigned. You will have staff supervisors (CSC Coordinator and Campus Pastor) who will support you along the way and assist as needed. Student Leaders will receive a $150 discount on their trip and are still eligible to apply for a grant.

Applications are now closed.