Stephanie Niklasen participated in alternative spring break trip.

2017 Apr 7

Stephanie Niklasen, a native of Farley, IA, 52046 participated in alternative spring break trip.

Students enroll in a for-credit spring semester course and travel to a community where they work with a variety of local organizations on projects that need attention-and some elbow grease.

Participation in the program has grown dramatically since it began in 2013, when one team of 16 students traveled to Memphis. In 2017, nearly 200 students on 12 teams were dispatched to locations across the country. Selection for the program-more than 350 students applied-is competitive, says Charlotte Brown, coordinator for leadership and service programs in the UI's Center for Student Involvement and Leadership.