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Alternative Intercultural Service Break

Apply now for AISB 2025 (Spring Break service-learning trip) to Black Mountain/Asheville! Priority deadline to apply is Friday, February 14th. Questions? Contact: mkharney@ncsu.edu.

The Alternative Intercultural Service Break (AISB) program is a unique experience for both international and domestic NC State students to spend their break participating in activities, making new friends and engaging in service projects in a local community. Throughout the trip, team members participate in a variety of cultural, educational, recreational and reflective activities.

Three Unique Experiences

Triangle Edition: Alternative Intercultural Service Break

Join OIS and fellow NC State students on a local Fall Break trip centralized in Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill North Carolina. We’ll spend three days participating in activities and making new friends while we explore North Carolina. Activities include service-learning projects, group activities, a day trip within North Carolina and more!

Washington, DC: Alternative Service Break (Fall Break)

Join us for a powerful 5-day trip to the nation’s capital where we will sight-see, serve others, and participate in social action. This Fall Break trip is a Student Leadership and Engagement (SLE) partnership with the Office of International Services (OIS) to provide a volunteering and cultural opportunity for NC State international students as well as domestic students.

Black Mountain, NC: Alternative Intercultural Service Break

Want to explore more of North Carolina with other NC State students? Looking for something to do when residence halls close for Spring Break in March? Join OIS and fellow NC State students on a Spring Break trip to beautiful Black Mountain, North Carolina! We’ll spend the week participating in activities and making new friends while we explore the North Carolina mountains! Week activities include visits to local museums, service-learning projects, hiking, time in downtown Asheville and more!

How To Apply

ProgramPriority DeadlineTrip ApplicationTravel Award
Spring Break –
Black Mountain, NC March 2025
Friday, 2/14/25Apply Here to ParticipateNot Available
Fall Break –
Washington DC
October 11th-15th, 2024
Friday, 8/30/24Apply Here to ParticipateApply Here for a Scholarship
Apply today for AISB 2025 in Black Mountain, NC!