International

Alternative Spring Break

An alternative spring break is your chance to see the south in a non-traditional way. The trips that are planned are exciting, adventurous and often life-altering – they take experiential learning to a new level!

Humber and Guelph-Humber students have the opportunity to volunteer in exotic locations such as Ecuador, New Orleans, and the Dominican Republic. Volunteer experiences have included: building schools, private homes, and teaching local children English.

As a participant you will gain the following:

Valuable leadership and team-building skills
Enhanced self-esteem
Sense of Global Citizenship
A true feeling of making a difference
An excellent resume builder

What you need to know:

Students are required to pay for their trip and required to help fund-raise to subsidise the cost of the trip
Students are required to attend training sessions prior to the trip
Students are required to sign waivers and order proper insurance documents

Spring 2013

This year we are planning a trip to the Dominican Republic with Orphanage Outreach

If you would like to join one of these trips, please contact Brianna Sadler at: brianna.sadler@humber.ca or call 416-675-6622 ext. 74600

Habitat for Humanity

"I liked how we got to help out with the disaster relief, meet new people, and work as a team."

- Jordan Hayman

Habitat for Humanity

"We were trusted to help and build things. That really helped my self-confidence."

- Sarah Brown

Habitat for Humanity

"Everyone should get to have this type of experience. It changed my perspective on life. I really hope I get the opportunity to do it again."

- Alicia Tymoszewicz

Habitat for Humanity

"The easiest and best learning experience of my life."

- James Morgan

Habitat for Humanity

"It's an alternative to going to Cancun and getting drunk and not remembering the trip for the rest of my life. I think it is a great opportunity and I am really glad I took advantage of it"

- Matt Muller

Orphanage Outreach

"Orphanage Outreach really gave me the opportunity to see the world in a whole new perspective. I learned so much about different cultures and about myself while I was there. I met so many great people that I now share an unexplainable bond with. I would do Orphanage Outreach again in a second if I could and I definitely plan on it in the future."

- Nicole Phillips

Orphanage Outreach

"I didn't speak the same language as them and I had no idea what to expect. What I realized after a week there was that it doesn't matter. It didn't matter that we didn't speak the same language or that we didn't understand each other. They just wanted someone to spend time with them, to pick up a skipping rope or basketball and play with them."

- Jen O'Leary

Orphanage Outreach

"I never would have thought that the relationships I would make during those seven days and the challenges we would overcome would be so life-altering. I wouldn't trade my Alternative Spring Break for anything. I am so thankful that Humber provided me with this opportunity, and I hope that our students will get the same positive experience with Orphanage Outreach for years to come."

- Elizabeth Roach