Winter Class (7)

Reflect on the discussions and activities we've had in class for this semester. Talk about some of the most meaningful quotes, moments, or speakers that changed your perspective. In addition, discuss what you look forward to going in to your break.

Blog posts must be 200-400 words, proofread, and void of common grammatical errors.

Your blog posts are due at 11:59 PM on Stop Day, December 13th.

Please email albreaks@ku.edu if you have any questions!

Winter Class (6)

Talk about the IQ Activity and the Case Studies discussions we had in class. Relate you learned to what you will be doing in your Alternative Break trip.

Blog posts must be 200-400 words, proofread, and void of common grammatical errors.

Your blog posts are due before the start of class next week.

Please email albreaks@ku.edu if you have any questions!

Winter Class (5)

Write about your reaction to the Ivan Illich article and what perspective it gave you about volunteering. Please also include a reflection of Dr. Kala Stroup's talk about non-profits and volunteerism.


Blog posts must be 200-400 words, proofread, and void of common grammatical errors.

Your blog posts are due before the start of class next week.

Please email albreaks@ku.edu if you have any questions!

Winter Class (4)

Please reflect on Dr. Shane Lopez's talk last night and how you would apply what you learned on your Alternative Break trip.


Blog posts must be 200-400 words, proofread, and void of common grammatical errors.

Your blog posts are due before the start of class next week.

Please email albreaks@ku.edu if you have any questions!

Winter Class (3)

What does social justice mean to you? Relate your response to the identity pumpkin activity in class and address topics of privilege, bias, and identity.

Blog posts must be 200-400 words, proofread, and void of common grammatical errors.

Your blog posts are due before the start of class next week.

Please email albreaks@ku.edu if you have any questions!

2013-2014 Winter Class (2)

Write about what you learned from Blane Harding's talk and how it might or might not have changed your opinions on the topics he mentioned in his speech such as multiculturalism, colorblindness, diversity, and privilege. You can also include your reaction to the Tunnel of Oppression video shown in class.

Blog posts must be 200-400 words, proofread, and void of common grammatical errors.

Your blog posts are due before the start of class next week.

Please email albreaks@ku.edu if you have any questions!

Spring Class (8)

Hello Spring Breakers!

For your final blog post, please write about anything important you feel that you have learned through your break. Please also feel free to reflect on the valuable relationships you have made through this experience.


Thanks!

Spring Class (7)

Hello class!

For this blog post, please write about what you hope to learn and do during your Alternative Spring Break. Feel free to also write about some of your apprehensions as well.

Have fun on your breaks!!

Spring Class (6)

Hello Class!

For this blog post, please write about a specific story and/or general topic the three panel speakers discussed.

Let us know if you have any questions.

Spring Class (5)

Hello Class!

For this blog post, please write about either the information you talked about concerning your identity wheel or the Global Survey article. Feel free to connect these two concepts. The link to the article is below but please let us know if you have any questions!

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/02/130225131541.htm

Spring Class (4)

Hello Class!

We were going to cover social justice in our class that was cancelled, so for this blog post please comment on what social justice means to you. Feel free to do a little research or write about your personal experience with any social justice issues. Once you have commented on social justice in broad terms, please reflect on how you fit into the social justice equation.

We know this assignment is a little abstract so please be creative with it!

Let us know if you have any questions.

Spring Class (3)

Hello Spring breakers!

Please write your blog post on at least two out of the three articles that you discussed in class. The three articles were about Toms Shoes, Livestrong, and immigration.

Remember, your blog posts are due by the start of the next class.

Let us know if you have any questions at albreaks@ku.edu!

Spring Class (2)

Hello class!

For your second blog post, please reflect on the Ivan Illich article we discussed in class or what your group talked about and how it relates to your trip.

Feel free to e-mail us at albreaks@ku.edu with questions!

Spring Class (1)

Hello spring class!

For your first blog post, please reflect on your initial thoughts and/or concerns going into to the Alternative Breaks process. Since you all enrolled today, this post may be completed by 5:30 p.m. on 02/14/2013 for credit.

Please e-mail us albreaks@ku.edu if you have any questions!

Hello Class!

For your final blog post, please reflect on your break and how that has impacted your future thoughts and actions. Rather than discuss your group members, please reflect upon the nonprofit you worked with and the work that you did.

Let us know if you have any questions!