Activation April Is Here!

Hello! Welcome to your first newsletter of our virtual Activation April, which will continue from now until the end of the semester. While we're not on campus and able to engage in activation like we normally would, there are still many ways to be socially responsible while social distancing.

Learn ways to be more sustainable, get ideas for eco crafts, and learn coping strategies with the Office of Sustainability's Social Distancing Tool Kit
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Becoming an Experience Leader

Thinking about becoming an EL? We hope so! Here is what some previous ELs have had to say:

Check out on the EL role here and click the link below (in the Important Dates Section)

"I wanted to become an Experience Leader after the EL’s on my trips inspired me to give back to my community. Sure, we can’t change the world, but we can change as far our fingertips reach, and being an EL has been incredibly rewarding for me in gaining leadership experience and being more aware of the world around me." -- Nicku Keshavarz ‘19

"For me, becoming an EL has meant working hard to give my participants the best, most meaningful experience they can have. It's so rewarding to watch participants creating friendships with each other, having eye opening experiences through service, and going home feeling passionate about a particular social issue and to know that I played a role in facilitating that experience for them." -- Sarah S. '19

"Becoming an EL is one of the best decisions I have made. I wanted to step into this role to continue deepening my understanding of social justice issues and of the meaning of service learning... As an EL, I have grown so much as an individual, as a leader, and as a citizen of society. In addition to having the incredible opportunity to craft a meaningful experience, I learned how to lead through thought-provoking reflections, analyze root causes, and build community. Without my AB family, my college experience would not be as enriching as it has been." -- Richa Beher '20

"I had a really amazing time on the AB experience I was a participant on. When I got home I was looking for ways to go deeper and learn more - about the social issue, about community partnership, and about leadership and facilitation. Being an EL seemed like an awesome way to do that, and I learned so much more!" -- Christina H. '19

Lead an Experience

Important Dates

Lead an Experience: EL Applications Open - Monday, April 6th | Due ,@ 11:59pm

Activation April - Now - end of the semester!

Other Opportunities

Find other leadership opportunitiess, click on the pictures for more information!

alternativebreaks.umd.edu Experience Leader Contact List

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