What is Alternative Spring Weekend?

<p>I saw this mentioned in another post and wondered what it was. Thanks!</p>

<p>I suspect the poster meant Alternative Spring Break Week. Both of my kids did a service spring break during one of their spring breaks at Vandy, one through ASB and one through Habitat for Humanity. They loved those experiences.</p>

<p>[Vanderbilt</a> Alternative Spring Break](<a href=“http://vandyasb.■■■■■■■■■■■■■/]Vanderbilt”>http://vandyasb.■■■■■■■■■■■■■/)</p>

<p>My d also did ASB (which was created at Vanderbilt 20 years ago! :)). It’s a huge deal at Vandy and is selective - not everyone who volunteers is chosen. There are usually several programs at locations throughout the US and even in Latin America, IIRC. </p>

<p>There is - or at least was - an Alternative Summer Break program as well, which was also a 1-week commitment.</p>

<p>My son also chose to do Alternative Spring break every year so far. A great way to bond with new friends…Greek and Non Greeks are very active in ASB. Their website is quite informative so check it out.</p>

<p>Alternative Spring Break was one of the highlights of my Vanderbilt experience. </p>

<p>Some sites are extremely competitive and will need a strong application to even have a chance.</p>

<p>ASB is so cool. You really get a chance to bond with a group of people for a week since you’re living together and doing everything else together. I even had a few “relations” with a couple of the girls afterward thanks to the time I spent at ASB.</p>

<p>I will put in a plug for Habitat Spring Break. My D has been involved with Habitat since high school & was the board at Vandy. It’s another great spring break option.</p>