Episode Three: Alternative Breaks

Episode transcripts can be found at bit.ly/collective-pod. Alternative Breaks (AB) is a program within the Center for Community Engagement that sends small groups of UT students to outside communities to grow as leaders through immersive service experiences. AB is great for students who are looking to spend their spring break on a productive and interactive service-learning journey. In 2024, participants are going to South Texas (theme: immigration) and New Orleans (theme: active citizenship). In this episode, Amara talks to past and current AB participants.  Comfort Ajiboye is a 2024 New Orleans Trip Lead. She graduated in Fall 2023 with a degree in Neuroscience and a certificate in Social Inequality, Health, and Policy. Marco Pevia went on the 2023 AB trip to Mexico City. He is a student employee at the Division of Campus and Community Engagement and is graduating in May with a degree in Spanish and Linguistics.  Galilea Rodriguez is a 2024 South Texas Trip Lead. She is a 2nd year studying Public Health. Mentioned in this episode: Huerto Roma Verde, Mexico City: huertoromaverde.org Operation Restoration: or-nola.org  Lantern Light: lanternlight.org  ------------------------- Follow us on Instagram to learn more about AB! @ut_collective  Find our other Collectively Educated episodes to learn about SB17 and The Project.