MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- This is the time of year when a lot of college students who can afford it, head for spring break adventures in warm weather spots like Florida. But Thursday, we saw something a little different at Hawthorne Elementary School in chilly Milwaukee. 

Undergraduates from Howard University, a historically Black college in Washington, DC, spent the past week making a difference in local students' lives. 

They talked to elementary school students as part of Howard University's alternative spring break program. It sends busloads of students across the country to do service projects, like rebuilding homes, supporting food pantries, or mentoring kids. 

"Even though we are young adults, we are still having a major impact on these kids, and they really look up to us," said Ethan Sakaya, Howard University student. "So, I feel that is really inspiring. My idea was to come in here and impact one kid, and make it seen and make it known that they can do whatever they put their mind to."

Friday will be the students' last day at Hawthorne. An official at the elementary school tells us this is the fifth year Howard University has sent students to their school.