TEAR.  

Don't worry, we're not actually crying.  Instead, we are going to Baltimore City to see Through the Eyes of a Refugee (TEAR).  Have you ever wanted to help others, but don't have enough time during the semester?  For four days during spring break, you will spend the night in a residence hall at UMBC and take day trips into Baltimore City to do service with refugees.  Each day, we will work with the refugees by tutoring English, writing and revising resumes, and discussing American culture to help them feel comfortable living in a new country.

In addition to daily service, there will be reflections and group time when you make meals together and play games or do activities.  Finally, we will spend a night camping to simulate a refugee experience of living one night with limited resources.  The trip cost is a total of $75.00.  TEAR is a great way to meet new people at UMBC and help those who really need it.  We are going to have a fun, fulfilling, and heartwarming spring break.  Let's TEAR, but not cry!