FAQs

What is Alternative Spring Break?           

Alternative Spring Break (ASB) is a recognized student organization of Texas A&M University within the Student Government Association (SGA).  Each Spring Break, ASB sends multiple groups comprised of 6-9 students led by 2 Site Leaders and accompanied by one Staff Advisor to perform various types of service incommunities that need assistance surrounding a particular social issue. Each night, trip members reflect upon the day to process what has happenedand what they can do more. Once the trip members come back to campus, they are challenged to live out what they have learned over the break in order to make our own community a better place.

 Is ASB a religious affiliated organization?

ASB is not religiously affiliated; however, students may sometimes work with a service organization that is. Additionally, to reduce the cost of trips, ASB often stays in churches forfree.  

 How do we get to our sites?

Each domestic trip will have one to two 15-passengar vans, driven by the students on the trip, after a van driving training has been completed.

The international trip will drive to the airport and then fly to the closest airport.

 How are the trips paid for? 

Each student must pay the set amount for the trip; however, fundraising and financial aid opportunities do exist. If you have any more questions, please contact our Finance Executive.

What do Site Leaders do?

Site Leaders help coordinate logistical aspects of the trips such as driving arrangements and food in accordance to the budget. As well, Site Leaders will educate the members in the social issue prior to the trip. Finally, the Site Leaders run the trip once on Spring Break.

 What do Staff Advisors do?

Staff Advisors attend pre- andpost-break meetings and retreats with their trip members and participate fullyin an ASB service trip during spring break.  Additionally, Staff Advisors support Site Leaders in their leadership by providing feedback and helping to hold participants accountable to ASB policies, offer insight in daily group reflections, and serve as the on-site university staff representative in emergencies.  Staff Advisors also attend training sessions to learn about ASB and our policies.  

How do I become involved?

By applying to be a Site Leader, Member or Staff Advisor, you too can be part of Texas A&M Alternative Spring Break! For more information or any questions, please contact the Chair.