Alternative Spring Break (ASB) is a trip during which CSUSM students volunteer their week of Spring Break to work with a community service agency. During this week, students travel to a location outside of San Diego County and help with various duties where needed. These students also take part in numerous activities to explore the area in which they are visiting. This trip is substance free, adding to the "alternative" part of Spring Break. Although students fundraise a small amount for their participation fee, ASI covers the majority of the costs for the trip.
The application period for ASB 2020 has now closed. Please check back in Fall 2020 for the next trip!
Once applications are received, applicants will then be invited to a group interview
the week of October 21st. Applicants still in the applicant pool will then be contacted
to schedule an individual interview the week of October 28th.
We will notify final round applications of their status in early November.
If you are selected to attend the trip, you will be required to attend mandatory team
meetings.
All participants must be in good standing with the CSUSM Dean of Students and must have a 2.0 GPA
Alternative Spring Break does require a financial contribution from participants.
Total Trip Cost: $50 deposit + $350 balance = Total: $400
*Subject to change based on airline deposit
Any participant that does not submit the balance of the total fee by the due date and who has not made previous arrangements will be dropped from the trip without a refund.
The $400 fee covers registration with Habitat for Humanity, housing, travel, and food.
ASB is one of the most impacting experiences that I've come across throughout my three years here at CSUSM. If you enjoy volunteering and doing good for the world around you, and the people, then you'll love ASB! -Hannah Hawker, Junior
If you're looking to give back to the community in a unique way, ASB is an option for you then as you feel great about what you've done and knowing you have helped a family who can't own a home own one and a beautiful one at that. -Steven Aguilar, Freshman
ASB is the best way to spend spring break. Being able to help people in need is one of the most amazing feelings and ASB does that in a fun and memorable way. When we were not working, we were explore Washington D.C. and making strong friendships. Going on Alternative Spring Break is an opportunity you don't want to miss! -Veronique Fisher, Sophomore
