Immersion Descriptions

Spring 2026

For 2026 Spring immersions, all programming (including travel) is scheduled for Spring Break, Saturday, February 28, 2026 – Saturday, March 7, 2026. We are expecting immersion to be in-person. Travel is by car, train, and/or plane. The Borderlinks immersion requires a passport/visa to cross the US/Mexico border. There are NO participant fees or fundraising requirements.  

Borderlinks Border Immersion

The Borderlinks Immersion strives to build participants’ understanding of immigration and intersecting issues. Through interactions with a wide range of stakeholders within the Arizona-Mexico border region, participants will learn about the structures that shape migration and gain a firsthand look at diverse perspectives and stages of the issue. This border immersion is a collaborative effort among Georgetown participants and Migrant Justice community leaders to gain a deeper understanding about immigration and systems that govern immigration from a humanitarian and legal perspective. We will humanize the issue, escape reductive misconceptions by recognizing the complexity of the issue, and address biases through learning from the people directly impacted. Ultimately, the Borderlinks Immersion aims to facilitate a sustained commitment to education, activism, and solidarity with the migrant justice movement in our communities on the Hilltop, in DC, and around the country.

Carceral Justice and Policing (Washington, DC, Baltimore, and Philadelphia)

The Carceral Justice and Policing Immersion will take place in Washington, DC, Baltimore, and Philadelphia. Our goal is for students to understand the complexities of the carceral system and policing in this urban backdrop. This immersion will examine laws and policies, community perspectives, restorative justice, and alternatives to incarceration. Participants will explore systemic analysis and intersectionality to gain a holistic understanding of the injustices.

Community Resilience and Building Power

Our Community Resilience and Building Power in Detroit will provide participants with an understanding of Detroit’s unique context of community organizing and the social, economic, and environmental factors that affect community well-being. During this immersion, participants will engage in in-depth discussions and activities that explore the various social issues impacting Detroit residents. Participants will delve into the challenges and opportunities within the city, highlighting the resilience and power of the community in addressing these issues.

Spring Break in Appalachia (SBIA): Economic Democracy

The SBIA: Economic Democracy Immersion will take place in Kentucky and North Carolina. Participants will understand the impact of globalization on rural economies in Appalachia, with a specific focus on regions including Morganton, NC and Harlan, KY, where the textile and coal industries have experienced significant change. Additionally, participants will examine the environmental impacts of coal mining and the prevalence of black lung disease in Harlan. Participants will explore worker rights and cooperative work models as strategies for building resilience in these communities.