Office of Student Engagement

Alternative Breaks 

Alternative Spring Break 2025

Western Illinois University Alternative Spring Break (ASB) program engages individuals in short-term service learning experiences that challenge the social, political, and economic structures of our global community.

This year WIU is heading to Memphis, TN!! 

The Alternative Spring Break trip will be a 6-day, 5-night trip occurring from March 9th to March 14th, 2025. These dates include travel time to and from Memphis, TN. This experience is designed to be a hands-on opportunity for students to learn more about themselves, others, and the world around them. This year we are partnering with Living Lands and Waters! Students will also participate in nightly group discussions and reflection activities. To be eligible, students must be currently enrolled at WIU through the duration of the program, Fall 2024 and Spring 2025, and have a cumulative GPA of 2.0.

 

The application for Alternative Spring Break 2025 can be found on Leatherneck Link. 

Application for ASB 2025 closes on November 18th, 2024 at 11:59pm! 

 

More Information: 

  • There are 4 payment dates that must be fulfilled or payment must be made in full. The dates will be determined at a later date. Students must be able to pay the full amount, $450, of the trip by February 21, 2025.
  • You can learn more about Living Lands and Waters, and what we will be doing to serve the community by clicking here. 

 

You can learn more about Living Lands & Waters, and what we will be doing to serve the community by clicking  here . Past Alternative Break Trip

Past Alternative Break Trips

  • New Orleans, LA
  • Kansas City, KS/MO
  • Denver, CO
  • Dallas, TX
  • Atlanta, GA

 

All questions about Alternantive Breaks can be directed to Amber Esquivel at volunteer@wiu.edu