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Serve the world with your hands. See the world with new eyes.

Are you interested in taking your education beyond the classroom? Consider an Alternative Service Experience and explore a variety of social issues while working with communities across the United States. Use your time during fall, winter, and spring to serve alongside local organizations and engage in dialogue about important issues. Join our interest list to stay updated about programs, sign-up dates, and scholarship deadlines.

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Appalachian State University’s Alternative Service Experience (ASE) program immerses students in a service experience in local, domestic, and international communities, and are created and led by trained student Peer Leaders. ASE involves direct service to a community, purposeful reflection, relationship building with other students, and FUN! Learn more about the Alternative Service Experience.

Explore our programs

Learn more about the service experiences we offer each season and how you can sign up.

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Winter

Spring

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