The Cothran Center has traveled with students to a variety of locations for the Fall Break program. Below is a list of themes and locations since 2021.
- 2021 – Civil Rights Trail – Montgomery, Selma, and Birmingham, ALABAMA
- 2022 – Immigration Pilgrimage – Atlanta, Americus, and Lumpkin, GEORGIA (see photo above)
- 2023 – Civil Rights Trail – Montgomery, Selma, and Birmingham, ALABAMA
- 2024 – Native American Justice – Cherokee, NORTH CAROLINA (rescheduled for January 2025 due to Hurricane Helene)
- 2025 – Charleston Journey Toward Justice – Charleston, SOUTH CAROLINA
Each of these domestic programs has been a powerful, eye-opening opportunity for participants. Below are several student quotes regarding their experiences:
“I have a different perspective of vocation now. I look at it in a way that makes me more curious about my surroundings and makes me want to get to know the stories behind every individual I meet. Everyone has a story to share that would be reflective in my own life and I appreciate that my eyes have opened up in a new perspective.”
“In the past I have heard vocation described as ‘what the world needs from me’. Before the program this didn’t speak very much to me; however, after some of my experiences, I am thinking about how to incorporate even more activism into my future career, and how can those plans benefit and uplift a wider variety of people.”
“In regards to vocation, the [Fall Break Program] provided real-life examples of how we can fully integrate our passions and work. As someone who wants to work in a variety of fields but is similarly driven by my own principles, I felt seen by everyone we met and traveled with through exploring this understanding of vocation.”