Alternative Spring Breaks are nothing new, but President Obama's call for increased community service has inspired legions...including spring breakers.

Students at Georgetown University paying it forward:
http://explore.georgetown.edu/news/?ID=40335

• Students participating in the Border Awareness Experience will share meals with immigrants and refugees on the U.S.-Mexico border and spend time with border patrol agents who work in the area surrounding El Paso, Texas

• In the Worker Justice D.C. program, students will learn more about the low-wage working community and its organizers struggling to improve local working conditions.


Background:
USAT: Economy inspires public service
http://www.usatoday.com/news/washington/2009-03-09-publicservice_N.htm