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Caltech Y Themed Virtual Backgrounds Available!

Are you missing the Y programs? We are too! We’ve selected a few of our favorite pictures from previous Y trips and programs and made them available to you as virtual backgrounds. Now that we are living more and more virtually, you too can be transported to some of the many places we’ve visited. This is a great way to learn more about the Y and give your home office a virtual makeover. Please feel free to download any of our backgrounds below.

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Explore LA Horseback Riding Background .

Caltech Y Event: Explore LA - Horseback Riding

Description: Students on a horseback riding adventure in Griffith Park.

ASB Geneva Background

Caltech Y Event: Global Policy Alternative Spring Break

Description: Students participated in a global policy trip to Geneva, Switzerland where they met with policy experts from various international organizations.

Y Hike Yosemite Background 1

Caltech Y Event: Hike at Yosemite

Description: A photo contest winner from a student exploring Yosemite National Park.

Southwest Canyons Camping Trip Backgroun

Caltech Y Event: Southwest Canyons Spring Break Trip

Description: A spring break trip that took students camping and backpacking through Zion, Bryce, and Canyonlands.

India ki Khoj Trip Background

Caltech Y Event: India Ki Khoj Cultural Trip, in partnership with SURF and IITGandhinagar

Description: A trip designed to introduce students to the many layers that form identity in India.

Joshua Tree Camping Trip Background

Caltech Y Event: Joshua Tree Camping Trip

Description: A camping trip to Joshua Tree National Park to explore the wilderness and see the Joshua trees.

Studenski Award Africa Background

Caltech Y Event: Studenski Award Winner - South Africa

Description: Studenski Award recipient, Alice Michel, volunteered with a wildlife conservation reserve in South Africa and, among other things, had an opportunity to explore marine conservation.

Y Hike Kings Canyon Background

Caltech Y Event: Y Hike at Kings Canyon

Description: Incoming students participate in a camping/backpacking trip prior to orientation to foster a sense of adventure and create new friends.

ASB Costa Rica Background 2

Caltech Y Event: Alternative Spring Break - Costa Rica

Description: A service based trip to Costa Rica where students volunteered with scientists at the Osa Conservation research center.

ASB Texas Background

Caltech Y Event: Alternative Spring Break Trip - Texas

Description: Students traveled to Texas to assist with rebuilding efforts after Hurricane Harvey with All Hands and Hearts.

_Y Hike Yosemite Background 2

Caltech Y Event: Y Hike to Yosemite

Description: Incoming students participate in a half camping half backpacking trip prior to orientation week to foster adventure and create new friends.

ASB Costa Rica Background 1

Caltech Y Event: Alternative Spring Break - Costa Rica

Description: A service based trip to Costa Rica where students volunteered with scientists at the Osa Conservation research center.

Death Valley Camping Trip Background

Caltech Y Event: Death Valley Camping Trip

Description: Students explored the dramatic landscapes of Death Valley on a weekend camping trip.

ASB Ecuador Background

Caltech Y Event: Alternative Spring Break - Ecuador

Description: Students volunteered with Medlife, an organization focused on expanding access to medicine, education, and community development.

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