Skip to main content
NC State Home
Division of Academic and Student Affairs
Student Leadership and Engagement

ASB Outer Banks

Anticipated Dates: March 13 – 20, 2027
Estimated Participant Cost: $600 – $800
Social Issues: Environmental and Coastal Conservation
Community Partner: NC Coastal Federation

Explore all ASB Experiences

On This Page

Discover the Outer Banks of North Carolina

This team will travel to the Outer Banks of North Carolina, a series of climate-vulnerable barrier islands off the coast of our state, to work with the NC Coastal Federation and engage in direct service centered on coastal conservation efforts. Our state’s coastal regions are vulnerable to ecosystem damage from extreme weather events, human development, environmental pollutants, and more.

What does a typical day look like?

Explore what a typical day might look like, including service projects, meals, reflection activities, and cultural immersion.

What do lodging and meals look like?

Explore the sleeping arrangements and included meals for this ASB Experience.

The Outer Banks are home to rich ecosystems overflowing with wildlife and central to our state’s natural resources. Engage in efforts to preserve this special region while learning about its long history and immersing yourself in its beauty. This experience represents an opportunity to reflect on the intersections of natural resource management and social justice in our own state. Come prepared to engage in hands-on service outdoors, dive deep into coastal conservation efforts, and learn about the history of our state’s Atlantic coast.

Meet your Team Leaders

Our student Team Leaders are chosen in a competitive process to lead our ASB Experiences and have spent extensive time prior to the trip engaging with our ASB Team Leader Development courses. Team Leaders co-create the trip experience alongside professional staff in Student Leadership and Engagement. They learn how to plan all aspects of an ASB Experience, from the trip itinerary and reflection activities to risk management procedures and meal planning.

SI
Sally Ishikawa
Sally Ishikawa

Sophomore, College of Humanities and Social Sciences

MM
Matthew Menon
Matthew Menon

Senior, College of Sciences and Poole College of Management

What’s included in the participant cost?

Program fees vary by trip, but are designed to cover most major travel and program expenses.

Collapse All –
|
Expand All +

Included

  • Meals
  • Lodging
  • Round-trip transportation via University vehicles (such as a 15-passenger van or a minivan)
  • Cultural immersion activities
  • ASB swag
  • Program and administrative fees

Not Included

  • Required immunizations or vaccinations (primarily for international experiences)
  • International health insurance (only for international experiences)
  • Personal expenses and souvenirs
  • Travel Insurance
  • Personal snacks and additional meals

What are the participant expectations?

  • Attend all required ASB All-Community and Team events
    • Reveal Night
    • Teambuilder Night
    • Pre-Trip team meetings
    • Reorientation Night
  • Meet financial and program deadlines
  • Receive all required immunizations
  • Respect community partners and local cultures

Application Competitiveness

The application and selection process for this ASB Experience is Moderately Competitive.

Physical Intensity

The intensity of physical labor and service on this ASB Experience is Very Intense.

Take the next step

The application process and timeline can vary depending on which ASB Experience you are applying for. As part of the application process for all ASB Experiences, interested students are required to attend an ASB Information Session. To set yourself up for success, we recommend reviewing the application information online, viewing our Frequently Asked Questions, and attending the required ASB Information Session. Contact our team if you have any specific questions or concerns.

What’s Next?

Two NC State students wearing red t-shirts that say "Alternative Service Break" facing away from us, holding up the "Wolfie" symbol.

Attend an ASB Information Session

Interested in learning more about the ASB program? Register for an ASB Information Session to hear from our student Team Leaders about our experiences.

Learn more

Apply for an ASB Experience

Ready to be a changemaker? Learn more about the application process and timeline, which can vary depending on which ASB Experience you are applying for.

Learn more

Last Reviewed On: 9/23/2026