Approaching spring break is exciting to think about since there will no longer be any tests or papers to write for a week at least. This year I, along with fellow students here at UConn, have the opportunity to spend my spring break differently. UConn has a number of trips available to students; the trip I am attending is the Gender and Sexuality trip to the New Haven and Hartford area.
Every alternative break must include a service component and an educational component. Therefore, before you even take off on the trip group meetings take place every week to get to know the people you will be staying with and learn more about your topic. I have already learned more about the stereotypes and stigmas that people associate with sexuality of others, terms that explain this niche, and how it plays in areas such as religion and education. This trip is not only a great hands-on learning experience, but also a great way to meet people at such a big campus.
I am excited to leave for this trip on Saturday and learn something new and help others! Stay tuned to find out what I did on my trip, what I learned, and how you can get involved!