Georgia Southern Alternative Breaks Program celebrating 15 years of issue-focused service March 4, 2021 Since 2006, students at Georgia Southern University have been going on weeklong, immersive, issue-focused service experiences known as alternative breaks. Throughout the Alternative Breaks Program’s 15 years, participants like student Caleb Parker have helped communities overcome challenges while bettering themselves in the process. Caleb Parker Parker has taken part in two Alternative Break trips during his time at Georgia Southern, focusing on urban farming in Asheville, North Carolina, and Lynchburg, Virginia. He said working in greenhouses and orchards allowed him to connect with fellow students while helping other people. “I met new friends while also learning about a new community, social justice and sustainability, and how to apply both in my life, while completing incredibly rewarding service,” Parker said. “You’ll learn things from the Alternative Breaks Program that will change your whole outlook on life and make some great memories.”