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Participant Information

 "The moments were experienced and not captured on film, but in our hearts
and will truly last forever. Words simply cannot express the
great memories I hold from my ABE trip."
-Participant, Guatmala, 2010

ABE Participant Role:

• Commit to the team and trip preparation
• Commit to the 5 Pillars of ABE and how they apply to the trip and to life once back at home.
• Attend pre-trip meetings, a potential pre-trip service project, and the post-trip ABE Slideshow
• Initiate and participate in fundraising activities to defray the costs of the trip
• Learn as much as possible about the issues and the culture you will be experiencing on the trip
• Represent the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University well by adhering to all CSB/SJU policies, especially the prohibition on any alcohol or drug use
• Engage freely and enthusiastically in all direct service experiences
• Be willing to engage in group activities, such as daily reflection and work toward conflict resolution and tolerance of co-participants

Wish to apply?

Fill out the Participant Application online!
*All applications are due October 14th, 2011
** If the application due date has passed, you may still apply as we often have open spots on some of our trips.

Contact ABE if you have any questions at abe@csbsju.edu