Alternative Break Immersions (ABIs)
Do Justice · Build Community · Keep Faith · Live Simply
Through Service, Education, Reflection and Prayer
Serve and learn in communities around the United States and abroad during academic breaks through the Alternative Break Immersion (ABI) program. Alternative Break Immersions (ABIs) provide participants opportunities to expand learning beyond the classroom in the context of direct service and action. Immersions are intensive experiments in the basis and framework of Jesuit education – the integration of faith, knowledge, and service. Through immersions we seek to live simply, keep faith, build community and do justice while sharing work and gaining new awareness from our interactions with diverse communities and one another.
Space is limited and a waiting list is typical of each application process. Limited financial assistance will be awarded.
Find your way on an ABI and immerse yourself in the world....
The application deadline for spring break and summer immersions during the 2010 academic year has been extended to Friday, October 23, 2009. Apply online now.
ABIs are open to Loyola undergraduate students.
Past ABI destinations have included Appalachia, South Dakota, New York/Boston, El Salvador, Guatemala, and the Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago.
See application deadline above and explore the links below for more information.
- Urban Immersion for First-Yr. Students: August 28-30, & September 11-13, 2009
This urban immersion is open to all First-Year students (a.k.a. Freshmen). The goal of this weekend is to engage with different parts of Chicago through hands-on experiences. We will learn about some of the social issues in our city as well as listen to the hopes of people struggling to thrive in an urban environment. We will meet with organizations working to make a difference, have cross-cultural experiences and lots of fun! We hope to expand our experience of God and give you a greater understanding of the city in partnership with the Br. David Darst Center.
- Domestic ABIs
Learn more about U.S. spring and summer ABIs, financial information, and how to apply.
- International ABIs
Learn more about ABIs to Mexico, Central America and the U.S./Mexico border, financial information, and how to apply.
"...[our] faith requires that we immerse ourselves in the world." - Oscar Romero
Questions? Contact Patrick Eccles at peccles@luc.edu or 773-508-2205.