CLARKSVILLE, TN − Austin Peay State University students and staff recently traveled to Puerto Rico for a week of service and cultural immersion through the Alternative Break Trips program.
The group focused on supporting the Universidad de Puerto Rico Recinto de Cayey’s Ecology Center and Centro Esperanza, a nonprofit serving children, youth, and families in Loíza and surrounding communities.
At the Center of Ecology, students helped maintain the grounds and outdoor learning spaces, contributing to the university’s ecological preservation efforts. They also rolled up their sleeves for outdoor landscaping projects at Centro Esperanza, helping to improve the environment for the many families the center supports…