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Alternative Break Trips

Get ready for an adventure with Austin Peay's Alternative Break Trips! These trips are an unbeatable way to spend your fall, winter, spring, and summer breaks, combining volunteer work with the excitement of exploring new cities. With trips costing no more than $100, including all food, housing, and transportation, every student can join in. Our mission is to engage students in meaningful community service, raise awareness about social and environmental issues, and build a strong sense of community among participants and the university. Check out our upcoming trips and apply today for an unforgettable experience that makes a difference!

Students working in community garden Students and staff in front of Illinois park sign.
Students standing together in El Yunque Puerto Rico

 

Embark on a fulfilling Fall Break Trip by immersing yourself in the great outdoors while making a positive impact at Land between the Lakes National Park in Golden Pond, Kentucky. Join us as we contribute to preserving nature by removing invasive plants and maintaing trails, creating lasting memories while giving back to the environment.

Flyer of Alternative break trip to land between the lakes Kentucky

Spend Fall Break exploring and volunteering in St. Louis. Throughout the week, we will work with LifeWise Family Services.

Alternative Break Trip flyer for St. louis trip 2024

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Complete the following application as thoroughly as possible. Any questions can be sent to pottsm@apsu.edu. At the bottom of the application, please choose the trip(s) you are applying for.

Important Information: Information regarding the trips will be distributed through APSU e-mail. Please apply with your APSU email. You will be expected to check your e-mail regularly for updates from your trip leader and other participants.

Minimum Eligibility and Conditions for Participation: Students must be in good conduct/judicial standing with the university and have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.

Alternative Break Participant Expectations
The following is a list of minimum expectations; your individual trips leaders will discuss and formulate additional expectations as needed. By applying for the trip, it means you have read and understood the trip expectations.
  • Participate in pre-trip activities including group meetings, info sessions, or fundraising efforts.
  • Be fully engaged at a participatory level helping to plan and attend events associated with the trip and aspects of the trip's itinerary.
  • Maintain communication with trip leader including responding to e-mails and phone calls in a timely manner.
  • NO ALCOHOL OR DRUGS WILL BE CONSUMED ON THE TRIP.
  • Become aware of relevant health and safety risks relevant to your destination.
  • All payments made to Alternative Break are non-refundable.
All information regarding the trip and application status will be sent AFTER the application deadline. Please do not email about the status of your application before the deadline.
Classification*
example: 931 221 6590

 

Interested in leading your own trip? Students who have previously gone on an Alternative Break Trip have the opportunity to apply to be a student leader! Student leaders get to choose the location of a trip, a non-profit to work with, and lead the group through the week's activities. If you are interested in leading a trip, sign up below!

Have you attended an Alternative Break Trip in the past?*
Updates on the application process will be sent through email. Please be sure to list an email that you check regularly.