As classes paused for Spring Break, many students returned home to see family, went on fun trips with friends, or took advantage of unique study abroad opportunities. For those who stayed local, the unseasonably warm and sunny weather felt like a gift, shifting the semester away from the cold New York winter. The bright days also served as the perfect backdrop for a week of alternative spring break activities hosted by Student Involvement’s Community Service and the Community Engagement Board.
Throughout the week, students were able to sign up for a range of events centered on community engagement and outdoors appreciation. The week kicked off with pet therapy, an activity designed to let students decompress with dogs from New York Therapy Animals and make toys for Pillows for Paws. From there, students distributed 200 snack bags from AVI Fresh to migrants at the Hall Street Shelter, helped to prepare a community garden for the warm season, and learned about an edible school garden.
The week of friendship, adventure, and community service allowed students time to recharge, explore unique pockets of New York, and get ready for the final weeks of the semester.