All applicants must be current degree-seeking graduate students at Columbia Univeristy or Teachers College.

Dominican Republic | January 4- 10 | Participation Fee: $975

This experience is significantly subsidized because of the generous donations to the Columbia/Barnard Hillel Annual Fund.
The participation fee includes flights, meals, lodging, ground transportation within the Dominican Republic, and programming.
Further subsidies and payment plans are available.

Alternative Breaks offer an opportunity to deepen our understanding of Jewish history, support local community-led services, engage with new ideas, make friends, and have fun!

Throughout the week we will:

• Explore a little known-chapter of Jewish and Dominican history

• Meet with and learn from local community leaders

• Volunteer in public schools and youth development programs

• Support community health intiatives and learn about common regional health challenges

• Celebrate Shabbat at Sosúa Temple

• Enjoy time at the beach and in nearby towns

The Grad Network AWB trip to the Dominican Republic is provided in partnership with Innovative Learning Institute Travel.