Side by Side

We wish our trips the best of luck with their services. We can’t wait to hear about their experiences after spring break! 😄

Hi everyone!

Thank you all for participating and supporting our cause! It truly means so much to us! Your support will go a long way in funding our year long service experiences in which we aim to work alongside nonprofits (local and out of state) in order to target the social justice issues in their communities.

Without further ado, here are the winners of our Annual Side by Side Raffle:

First Prize:
Guadalupe Figueroa

Second Prize:
Talar Boyadjian

Third Prize:
Alexander Drakoln

Fourth Prize:
Josh Aguirre, Lusi Wang, Katie Ninh, Maiele Domingo, Kevin Ruiz

Congratulations! We hope you all had fun and will support our future endeavors!

Note: We will be contacting the winners individually about how they can receive their prizes.

Best wishes,

Andrea Ding, Mariela Flores, and Nick Sabia
Fundraising and Finance Chairs - Side By Side

Today is the LAST day to get your raffle tickets! Tickets are available at bit.ly/sbsraffleorderform and more details are at Side by Side 2018 Annual Raffle. Get those tickets and you'll have a chance to win the grand prize of a $100 Amazon gift card 🤩

3 more days to buy your raffle tickets! Proceeds will help fund year-long service work. Details at Side by Side 2018 Annual Raffle~

Side By Side Raffle Tickets Order Form

Participate in our annual raffle for not only a chance to win some exciting prizes worth up to $100 but also to help fundraise our year-long volunteer work! Purchase raffle tickets at bit.ly/sbsraffleorderform The form will close on Thursday, November 29th, and winners will be chosen on Friday, November 30th at our UTC Ice Skating Fundraiser/Social 🎫

Additional details can be found at Side by Side 2018 Annual Raffle

Side By Side Raffle Tickets Order Form Thank you for supporting Side By Side's year long volunteer work! To purchase your raffle tickets please fill out the form below and venmo the dollar amount that corresponds to the number of tickets you indicate in this form and enter "Raffle" in the description. Once your order is com...

LAST day to apply to the first Alternative Weekends of the year! Application is available at bit.ly/awfallapp2018 Go, go, go ⌨️
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Alternative Weekends: Fall '18 Edition is about Food Insecurity and Environmental Sustainability. We will continue to build our relationship with The Global ARC and learn what it really means to address the root problem of food insecurity in south eastern San Diego.

3 more days to apply to the first Alternative Weekends of the year! Application is available at bit.ly/awfallapp2018 ⌨️
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Alternative Weekends: Fall '18 Edition is about Food Insecurity and Environmental Sustainability. We will continue to build our relationship with The Global ARC and learn what it really means to address the root problem of food insecurity in south eastern San Diego.

Side by Side's first Alternative Weekend will be working with Ocean View Growing Grounds to learn about food insecurity and sustainability in San Diego. Apply to be part of this experience by this Sunday!

https://www.facebook.com/events/751634235191715/

Service Trips 2018-2019

SbS Open Doors have extended their participant applications and will be accepting them until this Sunday, November 11! To apply, fill out the app at bit.ly/sbsapp2018 then email it to [email protected]. Their service trip will focus on community development and sustainable living. Read more about their service trip here 👇

Service Trips 2018-2019 ​ Our Service Leaders worked tirelessly to develop service-learning trips for the upcoming academic year! ​Listed below are each of their individual trips. We recommend carefully reading each...

Issue Night is happening next Thursday, November 8! Join our discussion on Homelessness in San Diego with our Service Learning Chairs Adele, Anuj, and guest speakers from The Mustard Seed Project ✨

https://www.facebook.com/events/348664205700812/

Today is the LAST day to apply for this year's service-learning experiences. Applications are due today at 5pm. Details can be found at http://bit.ly/sbsapp2018 Message us if you have any questions! 🙂

Thank you to everyone who came to Trip Reveal last night! There is 1 more day to apply for this year's service-learning experiences. Applications are due this Sunday at 5pm. Details can be found at http://bit.ly/sbsapp2018 Message us if you have any questions!

Trip Reveal is TODAY! Our service leaders are excited to speak with you all tonight from 6pm-9pm at PC Bear Room (next to Sh**un). Drop by any time; you do not need to stay the entire 3 hours. Missed an info session? You can still attend Trip Reveal! We can't wait to see everyone, so see you all tonight 😃

Meet Marcus and Natalie, our last pair of service leaders!

Why did you join Side by Side?

Marcus: I joined Side by Side because I wanted to learn more about the opioid epidemic in the country. This was the only organization where I felt that I could actually learn and make an impact on the issue. What I didn’t expect to gain was a sense of ownership over alleviating this issue and a sense of community at Side by Side.

Natalie: I joined Side by Side because I wanted to become more knowledgeable on other social justice issues that I had not paid as much attention to. I feel that Side by Side has reshaped my life into reflecting on almost everything and truly analyzing how important it is to be aware of the various social justice issues we discuss.
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To meet Marcus, Natalie, and others on the leadership team, come to Trip Reveal! Learn more about the service-learning trips for 2018-2019 and speak with the service leaders. Stop by any time during the event; you do not need to stay the entire 3 hours.

Friday, October 19 - Price Center Bear Room, 6pm-9pm
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1 more day until Trip Reveal!! Meet our service leaders tomorrow to hear more about this year's plans any time from 6pm-9pm at PC Bear Room 😄

2 more days until Trip Reveal!! It's happening this Friday, October 19 from 6pm-9pm at PC Bear Room. Stop by any time to learn about each service trip and chat with the service leaders (you don't have to stay the entire 3 hours) 🙃

Today is our LAST day of info sessions! They're happening now until 4pm at the Thich Nhat Hanh Room, so stop by any time to speak to us. We can't wait to see you all at Trip Reveal this Friday in PC Bear Room from 6pm-9pm!

Next up are Achilles and Jenni, our fourth pair of service leaders this year!

Why did you join Side by Side?

Achilles: After become aware about the inequalities that afflict our society and learning more about them through courses here at UC San Diego, I felt the need to do more, beyond just the classroom. Initially, I was just looking for a community service organization, but after a friend reached out to me to join Side by Side, I ended up finding so much more.

Jenni: I wanted to join an organization that would allow me to further my passion in social justice. Side by Side gave me the opportunity to give back to my community through turning my knowledge about certain social justice issues into action and service. After learning about the structural and social inequities that exist in our society, I felt a need to do more than just explain; I wanted to learn more and take action. Through Side by Side, I am continuously learning to recognize the privileges I have, gaining more awareness and understanding about the various issues that different communities face, and defining what service- strong, direct, sustainable service- means to me.
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To meet Achilles, Jenni, and others on the leadership team, check out Side by Side at our info sessions!

WEEK 3 INFORMATION SESSIONS:
Each session will be 30 minutes, and the last session will be at 3:30PM for each day.

Monday, October 15
Student Services Center 260
10am-4pm

Tuesday, October 16
Thich Nhat Hahn
10am-4pm

TRIP REVEAL:
Attend Trip Reveal to learn about the service-learning trips for 2018-2019 and meet the service leaders! Stop by any time during the event; you do not need to stay the entire 3 hours.

Friday, October 19 - Price Center Bear Room, 6pm-9pm
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Learn more on our website at sidebysidesd.org
Facebook: facebook.com/SidebySideSD
Instagram: instagram.com/SidebySideSD

Side by Side Participant Application 2018-2019

Applications for this year's service-learning trips are LIVE! Applications must be submitted by Sunday, October 21st. Reminder that you must also attend Trip Reveal this Friday to apply. Alumni and graduate students are welcome to apply as well!

Today, we'll be holding info sessions at SSC 260 from 10am-4pm~ We have one more day of info sessions tomorrow before Trip Reveal (!!!) this Friday at 6pm 😮

Side by Side Participant Application 2018-2019 SIDE BY SIDE 2018 - 2019 Participant Application NAME: PRIMARY E-MAIL: PID: PHONE: YEAR/CLASS STANDING: BIRTH DATE (MM/DD/YY): COLLEGE: PAST AB GROUP(S) AND YEAR (if any): MAJOR(S)/MINOR(S): FOREIGN LANGUAGES (if any): T-SHIRT SIZE: GENDER/GENDER IDEN...

We're holding info sessions today from 10am-4pm at Thich Nhat Hahn by the Student Center! If you missed us last week, today's a great time to stop by for a 30 minute session. See you all there 😀

We're at HDH's first annual WellFest! Learn more about sustainability at UCSD, our organization, and more by stopping by our table on Marshall field now until 3pm 😀

Next up are Kristine and Katrina, our fourth pair of service leaders this year!

Why did you join Side by Side?

Kristine: I joined Side by Side to have the opportunity to find community through service/social justice-learning. I wanted to join something in which I would be able to gain awareness on things I never really considered or thought of before. I recognized that the privileges that I have, as a student, that allow me the spaces to learn and educate myself on various social issues, and I wanted to be able to pay that knowledge and education forward to communities and those around me.

Katrina: It’s hard to explain, but when I first decided to join Side by Side, I just felt drawn to it. I’d always been interested in addressing social justice issues but felt like I wasn’t well-versed enough to take any kind of action. Since joining, I’ve come to appreciate how this org strives to create a space for continuous growth and learning. This way, a diverse group of people can come together to not only learn from one another but also from the communities they work alongside. There are so many people out there with all kinds of knowledge, and it’s been an honor to have the opportunity to learn from them. One of my biggest takeaways was that I didn’t need to be an expert on an issue to address it; I just needed to be open-minded and willing to learn...

I feel like what I’ve said sounds really cheesy or too much like a textbook response, but like I said, it’s hard to explain. There are some experiences that are best understood by actually experiencing them, and I can’t wait to share that with this year’s collaborative!
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To meet Kristine, Katrina, and others on the leadership team, check out Side by Side at our info sessions!

WEEK 3 INFORMATION SESSIONS:
Each session will be 30 minutes, and the last session will be at 3:30PM for each day.

Sunday, October 14
Thich Nhat Hahn (Student Center)
10am-4pm

Monday, October 15
Student Services Center 260
10am-4pm

Tuesday, October 16
Thich Nhat Hahn
10am-4pm
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Learn more on our website at sidebysidesd.org
Facebook: facebook.com/SidebySideSD
Instagram: instagram.com/SidebySideSD

Meet Lusi and Roy, two service leaders focusing on community development and urban poverty!

Why did you join Side by Side?

Lusi: I wanted to join an organization where I could pursue my passion for social justice and also learn about social justice issues and felt that Side by Side could provide that type of space for me!

Roy: I joined because of Side by Side's environment. It allowed me to explore and critically think about different perspectives and to further my understanding regarding the nuances and relationships between society and the many issues we face today.

*Lusi is about as passionate as service as Roy is about food.
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To meet Lusi, Roy, and others on the leadership team, check out Side by Side on Library Walk this week from 9am-4pm and at our info sessions!

WEEK 2 INFORMATION SESSIONS:
Each session will be 30 minutes, and the last session will be at 3:30PM for each day.

Thursday, October 11
SSC 400
10am-4pm

WEEK 3 INFORMATION SESSIONS:
Sunday, October 14
Thich Nhat Hahn (Student Center)
10am-4pm

Monday, October 15
Student Services Center 260
10am-4pm

Tuesday, October 16
Thich Nhat Hahn
10am-4pm
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Learn more on our website at sidebysidesd.org
Facebook: facebook.com/SidebySideSD
Instagram: instagram.com/SidebySideSD

Today's spotlight goes to Vicky and Niral, our second pair of service leaders for this year!

Why did you join Side by Side?

Vicky: I spent majority of my time in high school volunteering with the mindset of how good it would look on my college apps. Coming into college, I finally got a chance to really think about what doing service should mean and how I wanted to see changes in the world. Joining Side by Side created that space for me. As cliched as that may sound, it was a great learning space with people who not only educated me but also learned beside me on the different social justice issues that happens around the world.

Niral: I honestly was just intrigued by the idea of spending my spring break doing something not focused on myself, and connecting with a new community (what I got out of this org was so much more, though).

*Vicky has a turtle named Tortoise, while Niral is open to any of you reaching out to her for questions about the organization or anything in general.
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To meet Vicky, Niral, and others on the leadership team, check out Side by Side on Library Walk this week from 9am-4pm and at our info sessions!

WEEK 2 INFORMATION SESSIONS:
Each session will be 30 minutes, and the last session will be at 3:30PM for each day.

Wednesday, October 10
SSC 554
10am-4pm

Thursday, October 11
SSC 400
10am-4pm
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Learn more on our website at sidebysidesd.org
Facebook: facebook.com/SidebySideSD
Instagram: instagram.com/SidebySideSD

Meet Alice and Joseph, two service leaders who will be focusing on mental health for the year!

Why did you join Side by Side?

Alice: I joined Side by Side because I am passionate about service, and I believe that we have to work towards achieving social justice and equity in our societies. Side by Side has given me the chance to provide strong direct service for issues that I am passionate about, and I really value the community of like-minded individuals striving for a better global society.

Joseph: The amount of growth I have done and the knowledge of social justice I have gained from my experiences within the organization are the epitome of why I joined Side by Side. I had never done service before and Side by Side was the best way to begin my journey towards active global citizenship.
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To meet Alice, Joseph, and others on the leadership team, check out Side by Side on Library Walk this week from 9am-4pm and at our info sessions!

WEEK 2 INFORMATION SESSIONS:
Each session will be 30 minutes, and the last session will be at 3:30PM for each day.

Tuesday, October 9
SSC (Student Services Center) 260
10am-4pm

Wednesday, October 10
SSC 554
10am-4pm

Thursday, October 11
SSC 400
10am-4pm
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Learn more on our website at sidebysidesd.org
Facebook: facebook.com/SidebySideSD
Instagram: instagram.com/SidebySideSD

Today kicks off the FIRST of many info sessions! Learn more about what we have planned for the upcoming year by attending a 30-minute session any time between 10am-4pm at SSC (Student Services Center) 260. We can't wait to see you all there! 😀

Meet Alex and Priscilla, our Alternative Weekends Chairs! They are responsible for coordinating the local, weekend trips of our Movement.

Why did you join Side by Side?

Alex: I joined Side by Side to spread awareness of the social issues around us. By joining Side by Side I have learned that these social issues affect my everyday life without me knowing it. So why not be part of the change?

Priscilla: I joined Side by Side because I am passionate about helping others and wanted a deeper understanding of what community service meant. Side by Side gave me the opportunity to learn and act upon issues that I did not realize were happening and gave me the tools and the courage to speak up against injustice.

*Alex likes long walks on the beach while Priscilla likes watching the sunset by herself.
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To meet Alex, Priscilla, and others on the leadership team, check out Side by Side on Library Walk this week from 9am-4pm and at our info sessions!

WEEK 2 INFORMATION SESSIONS:
Each session will be 30 minutes, and the last session will be at 3:30PM for each day.

Tuesday, October 9
SSC (Student Services Center) 260
10am-4pm

Wednesday, October 10
SSC 554
10am-4pm

Thursday, October 11
SSC 400
10am-4pm
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Learn more on our website at sidebysidesd.org
Facebook: facebook.com/SidebySideSD
Instagram: instagram.com/SidebySideSD