remember when this was beautiful? and new! and exciting! why does that feel like so long ago?

Remember when this was

beautiful?and new!AND

EXCITING!WHY DOES

THAT FEEL LIKE SO LONG AGO?

I mean, This was

fun……for the first two weeks.

…and so was this until you learned why

everyone calls it suicide hill.

And you were thoroughly

impressed that you mastered these steps…

…more than

once.

you start to feel unlucky.

…but at some point

You’RE tired of digging out

your car.

…Tired oF

Dude, Where’s my car?

this is no longer impressive.

…you make a valid attempt to

sunbathe as soon as the

temperature breaks 40.

You’re so desperate to feel the sun on your skin…

it doesn’t have to be

this way you know.

…you have other options.

March 28th – april 2nd

Tybee island and savannah, georgia

What is Alternative

Spring Break?Lees-McRae’s Alternative Break Program immerses students in short-term service experiences in domestic communities. The experience involves direct service to a community in need, intentional reflection, and FUN!

participants in This year’s domestic

alternative spring break will go to…

Tybee island, georgia

This will be a 5 minute walk

from where we will be staying…

We’ll tour the lighthouse!

visit fort pulaski!

see dolphins!

Don’t worry, you’ll get to spend time on the beach too.

We’ll EXPLORE…

savannah, georgia!

See the city on

a bus tour!

What do you do on an

Alternative Break trip?

While each trip is different, all trips focus on a particular social issue such as homelessness, the environment, or youth. This trip will focus on environment, hunger, and youth. We will be volunteering with the Tybee Beautification Association, America’s Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia in Savannah and the Tybee YMCA for a total of 15 hours.

Is there an advisor on the

trip?Yes, all trips are required have to an advisor. Advisors are important members of the group and contribute to group discussions and all activities. Advisors ALSO add experience and wisdom to the group and are able to assist students in an emergency situation.

Your trip advisors for this particular trip are….

…Nikki Karabinis And Megan walters!

How do I sign up?

This trip costs $150 and is first come first serve. A non-refundable deposit of $75 is due by Friday, March 12th to Selena Hilemon in the McRae House.

Another $75 is due to Nikki Karabinis in the McRae House by Friday, March 19th.

$150 will cover gas, lodging, a bus tour of historical Savannah, and a tour of the lighthouse and fort on Tybee Island. FOOD IS NOT INCLUDED IN THIS COST.

March 28th – april 2nd

Tybee island and savannah, georgia

SEE YOU

THERE.