The Alternative Break program at Utah Valley University provides students with an immersive learning experience by traveling to different communities and engaging with pressing social issues. Our breaks are alternative fall break and spring break trips where students can access social impact opportunities outside of the classroom.
These trips are guided by the insights and expertise of local community partners and are framed around one or more of the Six Pathways of Social Impact: direct service, community-engaged learning and research, social entrepreneurship, policy and governance, community organizing and activism, and philanthropy. The also include integrated training and education on systems and design thinking for better collaboration with communities.
This fall break, travel to Moab with us for an alternative break trip focused on food
insecurity and the systems that shape access to food in our communities. From October
15-17, you'll have the opportunity to explore Moab, learn alongside community partners,
and connect with other students who want to make a difference. The $250 trip fee includes
all transportation, lodging, and meals.
To be considered as a participant for this trip, this application form must be submitted
no later than Sunday, October 4, 2026 at 11:59pm.
Click the link below to learn more and apply!
Apply now to participate in an Alternative Break experience! To be considered, submit your application by Friday, February 5th, 2027.
All trips are from Saturday, March 13- Wednesday March 11-7, 2027
Seattle, WA: Journeys of Migration: Stories of Migration and Refuge
Moab, UT: Displacement and Resilience: Indigenous Perspectives
Los Angeles, CA: Urban Displacement: Housing and Humanity in Los Angeles
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