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Fall in Love with UDAB Week is here! 💙🍂

Join us this week for program info, fundraisers, service activities, and ways to learn more about getting involved with UDAB.

Swipe through to see what’s happening each day! 👉

Start the week with us at the UDAB Program Fair from 3-5 PM on Perkins Front Patio 💙

Meet Site Leaders, ask questions, learn more about our Winter and Spring Programs, and grab some UDAB giveaways!

Then stop by Chipotle from 5–9 PM at 136 E Main Street 🌯 Use code 8DCLC7Q for online pickup or show the flyer in person to support UDAB.

Pie a Site Lead is back! 🥧

Stop by Trabant Patio from 3–6 PM to donate, pie someone, and support UDAB programs while watching our Site Leaders take one for the team.

Curious about UDAB? 👀

Come to our Info Session from 7–8 PM in the Perkins Williamson Room to learn more about our Winter and Spring Programs, ask questions, and get help with your application.

Take a few minutes to spread some gratitude 💌

Stop by Perkins Concourse from 12–2 PM to make a thank you card for someone in your life and show them a little extra appreciation.

Help us finish the week strong! 💙

Follow @udabreaks throughout the day for online fundraising updates, donation milestones, and challenges featuring our Fundraising Chair Jack if we hit our goals.

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We get some pretty long breaks at UD, so why not turn that time into something meaningful? ✨

UDaB gives students the chance to serve communities, build lasting connections, grow as leaders, and be part of something bigger than themselves. 💙🌎

Follow along to hear from our site leaders, learn more about our programs, and discover how you can make an impact this year! 🙌

Applications open September 14! Mark your calendars. 📅

#udab #servicelearning #universityofdelaware #ud #service

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QUEST is so much more than just a week. 🥹✨

It is a place where you will meet your people, dive into new experiences, and create memories that stay with you long after the summer ends. By stepping outside your comfort zone, you will build connections that are real, lasting, and impactful.

If you want to start your college journey with an instant community by your side, apply to this life-changing program today! 💙💛

⚠️ The deadline to apply is July 3rd at 11:59 PM! Click the link in our bio to start your application.

#QUEST2026 #FirstYearExperience #CollegeTransition #FindYourCommunity #LeadershipDevelopment

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And it went exactly like that. 🤝✨

If you want an unforgettable week of team challenges, new friendships, and the perfect start to your college journey, QUEST is exactly where you need to be.

Applications are open now, but they close July 3rd at 11:59 PM! Check out our website to apply. 🚀

#QUEST2026 #POV #CollegeTransition #FirstYearExperience #Leadership

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Ready to jumpstart your college journey? 🚀

Apply to QUEST 2026 today!!

QUEST is the ultimate first-year leadership and college transition experience designed to help you:
Learn important leadership skills 🌟
Build confidence 💪
Make lifelong new friends 👯‍♀️
Adjust to college life before classes even start!

🗓 Program Dates: Monday, August 17 to Saturday, August 22

⏳ Application Deadline: July 3rd at 11:59 PM!

Don’t miss out on an unforgettable week of growth, community, and adventure. Check out our website or visit our table at NSO!! ✨

#quest2026 #firstyearexperience #leadershipdevelopmemt #collegetransition #undergradlife

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This past Friday we had our last Spring PM Training session and it was the perfect way to wrap up the semester! 📓✨

We had a blast, but the highlight was truly seeing the growth in each PM and the incredible dynamic this team is building together. 🤝🌱

We are already counting down the days until we reunite for summer training and the start of QUEST! The energy is high and the clock is officially ticking. ⏳🔥

We can’t wait to meet all of our future QUESTERS!! APPLY NOW!! 🥳🥳

#teamgrowth #quest #pmtraining #semesterwrapup #countdownstartsnow

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Shout out to our Blue Hens who spent their Spring Break building reef balls for oyster restoration in the Chesapeake Bay and planting trees in northern Maryland as part of UD Alternative Breaks (UDAB). #LifeAtUD

📸: Photos courtesy of the Chesapeake Bay Foundation

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We are exactly ONE MONTH away from QUEST applications opening! 🤗 If you are looking for a community at UD and want to jumpstart your leadership journey before classes even begin, this is for you.

Start thinking about your why and get ready to join the QUEST family. We can’t wait to meet the Class of 2030! 💙💛💙💛

#udquest #universityofdelaware #ud2030 #leadership

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UDᴀB x Cape Fear 2026 🛠

Over spring break, I volunteered with University of Delaware Alternative Breaks on a service program to Wilmington, North Carolina, where we partnered with Habitat for Humanity to battle housing insecurity.

I'm so honored to have experienced this week of service with all of the hardworking & selfless participants. I can say honestly that this week has changed me forever and will greatly impact how I view others, how I view the world, and how I will give back and serve the community around me.

In just a few days, I formed strong bonds with both my fellow participants, as well as the volunteers working with Habitat for Humanity. The participants and site leads quickly became like family, and the volunteers became my mentors. Each person came from a different background and carries their own burdens, but these differences were set aside to form a mutually beneficial environment of service and helping others. Witnessing the overwhelming amount of humility and love that flows through this community brought me and many others to tears.

This opportunity has shaped me in ways I am still discovering. The personal and relational growth I gained this week is invaluable, and I will carry the lessons I learned forever. I am beyond grateful to UDᴀB for offering this amazing program, and I am so proud and thankful for every person who gave up their break to serve this community.

This program would not have been the same without every individual seeking to make a difference in this way. If you looking for more ways to volunteer or serve, this is your sign.

GO UDᴀB!!!

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Student Directors, @connorr.coyne and @liv.grace17 , are extremely proud of all of the work that this year’s spring site leads have put into training for and developing their programs. We are so excited for all of our participants to create connections with community partners, engage in meaningful service, and build friendships that last a lifetime. Keep an eye on our instagram over the coming week to see the incredible projects our teams are working on and the memories they are making!

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Get excited!! Site leaders Kiersten and @brianna.walters are getting prepared for an amazing volunteer program with the Food Bank of Delaware. Can’t wait to learn more about the many ways the Food Bank impacts our local community here in Newark, DE!

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UDaB’s ASP team is hitting the ground running on pre-departure meetings and planning. We’re excited to welcome a diverse group of majors, backgrounds, and experience onto our powerful team. The team has loved discussing our UDaB whys and core values while fostering community. Site leads @mary.connolly2 and Peter could not be more excited to depart in 3 days! Virginia here we come! 🔨⛰️

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