When you think of winter break, you probably don’t associate it with working on community development and service projects in Costa Rica. But for 14 Illinois State University students and one faculty advisor, this is exactly how they spent a portion of their time between semesters.
Alternative Breaks will begin hosting service trips once again this May, after being on hold since March 2020 due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Applications are now being accepted for trip advisor positions on upcoming Alternative Breaks trips.
What can be done with a $10,000 grant? For the School of Communication, it can be specifically used for internationalizing its curriculum, and particularly the communication studies major.
If you are a DACA recipient, you should weigh the benefits and risks of international travel carefully as border agents have wide discretion in determining the admissibility of any person presenting at the border.
Studying abroad in Florence, Italy was life changing. I had stories to tell, pictures to share, and I saw everything differently, making this my favorite Illinois State experience.
As a senior Honors student at Illinois State, I can definitely say the Honors Program has greatly enhanced my college experience.
It has been said that if you can only visit two continents in your lifetime, visit Africa twice. Illinois State alum Michael Sailor would have to agree.
