Thanksgiving break goes 'alternative'
John Chen
Issue date: 1/27/10 Section: News/Features
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get only a couple days off for Thanksgiving,
Vanderbilt students are lucky enough to have
a week-long November break. Still, while
Vanderbilt has been a leader in offering service learning experiences through its alternative break programs in the winter, spring and summer, the Thanksgiving break remains without such an opportunity. Wenyu Qu and I hope to change this, and we are currently in the process of founding Vanderbilt Alternative Thanksgiving Break.
Vanderbilt Alternative Spring Break was the very first program of its kind in the nation. We hope that ATB will continue in this tradition of service opportunities as the fourth installment of the alternative break program on campus.
We will be working closely with the existing
alternative break organizations to formulate an educational curriculum that will culminate in a trip. In the years to come, we plan to increase our selection of trips, including both trips that end before Thanksgiving Day and others that continue through the entire week. These trips are designed for participants to engage in direct service, increase their awareness of social and environmental issues, participate in group discussions, and build lasting relationships with other Vanderbilt students.
Although we have already made headway, these ambitions cannot be realized without an ATB executive board filled by bright, reliable
students. If you are interested in applying, send an e-mail to john.h.chen@vanderbilt.edu.
Available positions include site development coordinator, director of publicity and treasurer.
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