Preparing and training beforehand also allows the students to get to know each other and build relationships prior to leaving, which can enhance the team experience. For example, one group participated in several local Habitat for Humanity building events in order to practice the skills needed to work on houses in New Orleans’ Lower 9th Ward. The site leaders also provide training on both hard and soft skills. Each group has a student site leader who oversees its program, securing the community partners and coordinating the logistics and details. Spring Breakaway students prepare for an entire year leading up to the event.
Components of a quality alternative break include strong direct service, full engagement, diversity and social justice, orientation, education, training, reflection and reorientation.” Southwestern’s program encompasses all of these components, and strives to provide students a solid experience that lays the foundation for a lifetime of active citizenship where they prioritize the community in their values and life choices. Nikki Welch, Coordinator of Community-Engaged Learning and advisor for Spring Breakaway, describes the program as a “life-changing learning opportunity with the ultimate goal for students to engage and develop into active citizens. Another headed to Houston to learn about refugee resettlement in the wake of disaster, and the third went to New Orleans to focus on sustainability and long-term disaster recovery. One of SU’s groups went to Oakland, Cali., to focus on food justice. Students have the opportunity to go into communities and work side-by-side with local programs and residents in their environments. It’s designed to get students off campus and participating in direct service while focusing on complex social justice issues.
Last month, three different groups of students participated in SU’s Spring Breakaway program, which focuses on community engagement, diversity, education, social justice, and spirituality. But for many SU students, spring break is an opportunity to engage in community service and gain firsthand experience with important social justice issues. For some college students, that means a trip to the beach or a week on the ski slopes. Spring break is a time for students to take a break from their studies and recharge. The specials will also be available to watch on the Cartoon Network app and VOD following the linear airings.“Break away from apathy, contribute to shared humanity.” Tara Strong ( Teen Titans Go!) returns to voice the title character Ben Tennyson and is joined by fellow cast members Montse Hernandez ( Coco) and David Kaye ( DuckTales).
Ben 10: Alien X-Tinctionīen 10,010 features the return of Ben 10,000, while Ben Gen 10 marks the long-awaited reappearance of Generator Rex and Alien X-tinction showcases the first-ever meeting of various iterations of Ben 10 characters from past series.
Each 44-minute episode is based on the global hit series produced by Cartoon Network Studios and created and executive produced by Man of Action Entertainment ( Big Hero 6, Generator Rex). premieres of Ben 10,010, followed by Ben Gen 10 Saturday, April 10, and Alien X-tinction Sunday, April 11. The alien-fighting extravaganza begins Friday, April 9 with the U.S. Headlining the virtual spring break bash is a three-day debut event for the previously announced Ben 10 specials.