Katherine Chiu of Ellicott City participates in Alternative Spring Break trip

2018 Apr 5

Ellicott City, MD resident Katherine Chiu spent spring break serving others through James Madison University's Alternative Spring Break Program. Chiu, a Health Sciences major, traveled to South Bend, IN to volunteer with Dismas House.

The student-led ASB trips took place from March 5-12. Each trip focused on a social issue, such as homelessness, resettlement, environmentalism or community wellness, in a specific region. Almost 250 students embarked on 25 spring break trips around the country and world. The students spent the week living simply, focused on service in their destination community but also on teamwork and reflection within their group.

For more information about JMU's award winning Alternative Break Program, visit www.jmu.edu/abp.