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Priority is given to applications submitted by noon on Friday, September 19, 2008. All trips, with the exception of flying and international trips require a $125 fare (the exceptions vary in price).

SNC students, staff and faculty who are committed to social issues, direct service, making a difference, and fun are invited to apply.

Trip participants must also sign a contract that includes an agreement to share their unique experience with others in the community upon return. This may include participating in class presentations and hall forums. Participants must attend all pre-trip and post-trip meetings.

Most alternative break trips cost the participant $125. The trip fee is due within one week of application acceptance. You will receive a form from us upon acceptance that you must bring to the Business Office to pay your fee. Failure to pay the fee by the deadline will  result in a recindence of your application's acceptance. Please note that there are no refunds.  Additional group fund raising is required from participants for most trips. If a payment plan is needed, please contact the sponsor of your trip.

All deposits and trip payments are nonrefundable. Our trips fill up quickly and are underwritten by the trips program; we cannot afford empty space on a trip.

Online Trips Application Form & Agreement

Almost all fields must have answers in them, before submission will be accepted.

Name:
SNC Student ID#:
Full Campus Address :
Campus Phone :
Email Address :
Class Standing:	select one Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior Faculty Staff Other
Major:
Tshirt Size:	select one Small Medium Large X-Large XX-Large
Will be 21 or older before first choice trip and willing/able to drive a trip minivan:	select one Yes No
Have you had "SNC's Defensive Driving" course?	If 21, select one yes no no, but willing to take it
Are you willing to commit to pre and post-trip meetings?	select one yes no
Have you been on an SNC Service Trip before?	select one yes no If yes, where did you go:
Please select your top choice of trip you are applying for:	Select Top Choice Chicago, IL Clinton, IA - L'Arche Columbus, GA Cuernavaca, Mexico Lancaster, KY Little Rock, AR Memphis/Mississippi New York City Philadelphia, PA Rochester, NY St. Lucia, West Indies Trevilians, VA Washington D.C.
Please select your second choice of trip you are applying for:	Select Second Choice Interested in all trips Interested in winter trips Interested in spring trips Chicago, IL Clinton, IA - L'Arche Columbus, GA Cuernavaca, Mexico Lancaster, KY Little Rock, AR Memphis/Mississippi New York City Philadelphia, PA Rochester, NY St. Lucia, West Indies Trevilians, VA Washington D.C.
Please select your third choice of trip you are applying for:	Select Third Choice Interested in all trips Interested in winter trips Interested in spring trips Chicago, IL Clinton, IA - L'Arche Columbus, GA Cuernavaca, Mexico Lancaster, KY Little Rock, AR Memphis/Mississippi New York City Philadelphia, PA Rochester, NY St. Lucia, West Indies Trevilians, VA Washington D.C.
I understand that the trip fee is a commitment upon acceptance of application and will be due within one week of application acceptance.	select one yes no
I agree to help fund our trip with a group fund raising project which may include one or more of the following: letter writing, 100 Men Who Cook, or sales.	select one yes no
Why are you interested in going on your first ranked trip?
Why are you interested in going on your second ranked trip?
What are your fears or concerns for this trip?
What personal and/or group skills do you have (fund raising, cooking, urban travel, etc.) that will contribute to your group's success?
What experience do you have with diversity, social justice, and/or service in the area(s) for which you are applying?
What do expect to learn from your trip experience?
I understand that I must complete a health waiver form in addition to this application. (Download a health waiver form and complete it once you send this application. Health Waiver forms are due at the first orientation meeting.)	select one yes no

Following are the trip agreement stipulations.  Please answer each of the stipulations. 1. Meetings - Attend all pre-trip, on-site, and post-trip meetings and activities. Exceptions to this may be granted on a case by case basis by the trip leader and only for extenuating circumstances. Select after reading text above. I have read and agree to the meeting expectations.

2. Liability - Behave in ways that are responsible, mature and representative of the best of St. Norbert College. This means compliance with all applicable state, federal, and international laws as well as the St. Norbert College Code of Conduct. This includes the no-alcohol policy during college sponsored events. Ignorance of a law is not an excuse or defense. If your behavior is unacceptable or in violation of this agreement, the trip leader (in consultation with trip coordinators) may terminate your participation in this trip. Termination means you must find your own way home at your own expense (a driver will escort you to the nearest transportation terminal), your lodging and reservations will be canceled, and you will not receive a refund of any of your trip fees. Select after reading text above. I have read and agree to the liability expectations.

3. Participation - Initiate and participate in activities that help build community, support learning and allow for personal growth. This may include organizing community meals, leading reflections (i.e., group journals, ecumenical prayer, and discussions), planning games or outings, etc. Stick with the group. Any activities done outside of the structured trip activities are at your own risk. Select after reading text above. I have read and agree to the participation expectations.

4. Reorientation - Develop and implement a project to educate others about your experience and what you have learned. Past projects included a video, a slide show, a picture display, assisting with recruitment, doing presentations, etc. Projects must be completed by the end of the semester in which you participated on the trip. Select after reading text above. I have read and agree to the reorientation expectations.

5. Payment - The full trip fee is due to the TRIPS staff at the fall TRIPS Orientation meeting.  The TRIPS fees are not refundable.   Select after reading text above. I have read and agree to the payment policy.

6. Cancellation –The fee is non-refundable. Select after reading text above. I have read and agree to the cancellation policy.

Answering the 6 areas above affirmatively indicates my agreement and understanding of the responsibilities I am undertaking as a trip participant. I also personally assume any risks involved in activities outside of the trip program. Submitting this Trip Agreement form online indicates that I have carefully read and agree to the above conditions.