Immersion Trips

ALTERNATIVE SPRING BREAK TRIPS

STM’s Alternative Spring Break program was conceived as an opportunity for Catholic students at Yale to take part in a formative, faith-centered and
life-changing experience. By immersing themselves in community locally or abroad, participants in ASB have a chance to bear witness to the truly universal nature of the Catholic Church.

El Salvador & Guatemala

March 7–15, 2026

Experience a powerful journey of faith and service through El Salvador and Guatemala. Visit Catholic Relief Services partner sites, walk in the footsteps of Saint Óscar Romero, and learn from communities dedicated to peace and education through the Maryknoll-sponsored Comunidad Por La Paz.


In Guatemala, spend time with the Indigenous community at Lake Atitlán and visit the site where Father Stanley Rother—missionary and martyr—served with courage and faith.



Los Angeles

March 7–12, 2026

Encounter faith, creativity, and community in the heart of Los Angeles. This Alternative Spring Break experience invites students to explore the city’s vibrant intersections of spirituality, social justice, and culture.


Visit Homeboy Industries, the world’s largest gang rehabilitation and re-entry program, and Mission Dolores, the oldest standing building in L.A. Take in the city’s stories through a guided mural tour and spend time reflecting along the shores of Venice Beach.


Eligibility:

Open to current Yale undergraduate and graduate/professional students. Group size is limited to ensure a meaningful, small-group experience. Applications are due by 11:55 p.m. on Nov. 3, 2025.

A group of people posing for a picture in front of a building

Guatamala 2025

A group of people posing for a picture in front of a building

Jamaica 2025