“Helping others in their time of need really shows how a community can come together” Jandery De La Cruz, ASB Day 2
Today was the first day that we did hands on work with Friends of Rockaway. I enjoyed every minute of it. We partnered up with another person and my partner and I worked on grouting the kitchen floor. Although this…
Time to Rebuild after Superstorm Sandy – Pace ASB14 Day 1
A day that is usually unified by beer and festivities began differently for 15 Pace University students. The journey began by basic introductions and icebreakers, familiarizing the students from both the NYC and Pleasantville campuses. Dr. Bolton, a political science…
Alternative Spring Break
ALTERNATIVE SPRING BREAK 2014 An Opportunity to Make A Difference Each year, up to 16 students from Pace University’s New York City and Pleasantville campuses are selected to participate in the annual Alternative Spring Break program with a focus on…
Alternative Spring Break: Day 4 – J. Siwiec
The day began earlier than any other, we were due in the cafeteria packed and ready to go by 7:45am. Today was the last day of the Alternative Spring Break and it was extremely upsetting that it was all coming…
Alternative Spring Break: Day 4 – Catherine
We started our last day in Staten Island by signing out of our dorms and eating breakfast together in the Wagner cafeteria. We were sad to be leaving and tired from the work of the last few days, but excited…
Alternative Spring Break: Day 4 – Eva
It went by so fast but the memory of the things that I’ve witnessed and heard in Staten Island will not leave my mind. It’s the last day of Alternative Spring Break and we all woke up bright and early…
Alternative Spring Break: Day 4 – Nicholas
On day 4, we actually split into two groups and volunteered in two different places. The place that my group went and volunteered is a place in Northern Staten Island and is run by Project Hospitality. Project Hospitality is essentially…
Alternative Spring Break: Day 3 – Tameka
My task for today was the one that everyone dreaded. It was slow paced, monotonous and extremely loud. Yup, it was vacuuming. However, as much as we dreaded how tortoise-like vacuuming was compared to our loud, banging demolition of day…
Alternative Spring Break: Day 3 – Michelle
Day 1 and 2 of ASB was cool getting to know everyone. It was awesome to talk to everyone and really get to know each and every person and why they went on this trip. Personally I went on this…
Alternative Spring Break: Day 3 – Jessenia
Hey all, my name is Jessenia Perez, and I’m from the NYC campus. This Spring Break I decided to volunteer with Pace for Sandy Relief with CCAR. This experience has been life changing, and I’m so grateful to…