Alternative Spring Break

Alternative Spring Break is a program offered at Michigan State University that provides students with service and leadership opportunities to help make a difference all over the world. Their slogan is, MSU Alternative Spring Break: One week, a world of difference. ASB's mission statement is: Alternative Spring Break encourages the active citizenship of its students through quality service opportunities, education about social issues,and exposer to diverse cultures and communities. The program was founded in 1991 when students from MSU provided assistance in Florida after Hurricane Andrew. Currently the program sends over 300 students on alternative breaks throughout the year including winter and summer.