Thursday, September 15, 2011

Alternative Spring Break in Haiti

The Alternative Breaks Program &
the Minor in International Development and Conflict Management’s
2012 Alternative Break Trip to Haiti is now accepting applications!

Applications are due Friday, SEPTEMBER 23 by 5:00 p.m.
www.thestamp.umd.edu/ab

This is an inaugural trip of the University of Maryland AB program to Haiti in response to the 2010 earthquake. This trip is partnering with MIDCM to enhance the educational and learning experience before and after the trip.

Basic Trip Information and Resources:
Location: Port-au-Prince, Haiti
Dates of Trip: January 7-21, 2012*
Cost: $1,650 (includes flights, ground transportation, room and board, meals, and all activities)
*Dates subject to shift slightly

The AB trip to Haiti will only be accepting four students to participate in the trip. Because of the selective nature of the trip, we encourage all participants applying for the Haiti trip to consider AB's other 25 winter, spring and summer trips. The application process is as follows:

* Haiti applications due Friday, September 23rd by 5:00 p.m.
* 10-15 people will be invited for interviews with the trip leaders during the week of Sept 26-30 (trip leaders will notify these people by Monday, September 26);
* Four applicants will then be selected and notified about their participation during the first week of October;
* All other applicants will be considered for all other Alternative Break trips if not selected.

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