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ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS STEPS TO APPLY 18 years or older by program departure date Good academic standing by end of Fall 2020 Prerequisites None 1 Choose a study abroad program You can browse all programs at our website 2 Schedule and complete a video advising session starting August 24 2020 Advising can be scheduled online at our website 3 Complete and submit an application 4 Complete an interview with program faculty leader PROGRAM FEE 2 600 Includes Accommodations Ground transportation to from itinerary activities and airport in Costa Rica Breakfast Welcome and farewell lunches Excursions and entrance fees per itinerary 24 7 logistics support and emergency assistance Students are also responsible for the following expenses NOT included in the program fee Round trip airfare from Austin to San Jos ACC course tuition fees and books Meals not included in program fee Personal expenses Airport departure tax approximately 30 International Student ID Card 25 Passport and visa fees if applicable Vaccinations if applicable A 400 deposit applied toward program fee is due within one week of program acceptance Program fee payment deadline is March 22 2021 via ACC Marketplace ACC STUDY ABROAD SCHOLARSHIP Advising Hours Monday Tuesday Wednesday Friday 10 00 2 00 Application deadline is March 5 2021 Acceptance is on a first come first served basis It is recommended that you complete advising and all application requirements as soon as possible Maximum number of participants is 12 ACC International Programs faculty led study abroad programs are a welcoming and inclusive environment for all students Student participants must abide by all program rules and regulations Program dates itinerary and fees are subject to change Program fees are non refundable FINANCIAL AID Contact any ACC campus Financial Aid Office if you have questions about eligibility Fifty 1 000 ACC Board of Trustees Study Abroad Scholarships are available to eligible applicants on a competitive basis Deadline is March 5 2021 Sustainable Tourism Summer 2021 OTHER SCHOLARSHIPS Benjamin A Gilman International Scholarship 5 000 maximum Due 3 2 21 Gilman McCain Scholarship 5 000 maximum Due 3 2 21 HI USA Explore the World Scholarship 2 000 Due XX XX 21 Joshi Miscall Global Austin Scholarship 1 000 Due 4 14 21 First Trip Scholarship 750 1 500 Due 3 13 21 COSTA RICA studyabroad austincc edu 512 709 9917 www austincc edu studyabroad ACCStudyAbroad Earn 3 credits in Sustainable Tourism TRVM 2372 while exploring Costa Rica with your ACC classmates and Professor Liz Hundley SESSION AND DATES Session First 5 week Summer Session 2021 Class at ACC before departure June 1 14 Program in Costa Rica June 15 30

FACULTY LEADER MESSAGE Dear Students Our sustainable tourism class for Summer 2021 will afford us an opportunity to experience a unique study abroad adventure As part of TRVM 2372 Sustainable Tourism I invite you to join us for an onsite class in Costa Rica a country that leads the world in sustainable tourism and travel practices We will be based in the capital San Jos Daily classes will be held at a local educational facility with afternoon meet ups at governmental agencies that are responsible for the design implementation and tracking of sustainable practices for tourism vendors and businesses Students will also visit tourism locations outside of San Jos talking with businesses about their role in supporting sustainability in Costa Rica and experiencing several tours that highlight Costa Rica s commitment to sustainable travel Some of the activities will include a boat tour a visit to an active volcano area a visit to an organic spice farm and a hike through one of the country s most popular national parks Manuel Antonio Expect to have an experience that you will talk about for many years and will provide you experiential learning abroad Gain an appreciation for a culture different from your own I strongly recommend you consider this opportunity to encounter first hand the strategies and practices that Costa Rica has developed to permit sustainable and responsible travel I look forward to taking this adventure with you and encourage you to contact me with any questions Liz Hundley Department Chair and Professor Hospitality Meeting and Event Planning and Travel and Tourism stacy hundley austincc edu Eastview Campus PROGRAM ITINERARY San Jos 11 nights Manuel Antonio 2 nights Sarapiqui 2 nights Tuesday June 15 Travel from Austin to San Jos Costa Rica Transfer to Accommodations Wednesday June 16 Morning ILISA Orientation and Class Afternoon San Jos Guided Walking Tour Welcome Lunch and National Museum Evening Free Time Thursday June 17 Morning Class 8am 12am Afternoon Green Heritage Travel Evening Free Time Friday June 18 Morning Class 8am 12pm Afternoon Doka Coffee Estate and La Paz Waterfalls Evening Free Time Saturday June 19 Morning Depart San Jos for Manuel Antonio National Park Afternoon Park Tour Evening Free Time Sunday June 20 Day Sustainable Tourism Site Visits Evening Free Time Monday June 21 Day Villa Vanilla Tour Afternoon Depart Manuel Antonio National Park for San Jos Evening Free Time PROGRAM ITINERARY Tuesday June 22 Morning Class 8am 12pm Afternoon National Tourism Board Meeting Wednesday June 23 Morning Class 8am 12pm Afternoon Meet Claudia Dobles First Lady of Costa Rica Evening Free Time Thursday June 24 Morning Depart San Jos for Sarapiqui River and Stay at Sarapiqui Rainforest Lodge Meet with General Manager Afternoon River Boat Tour Evening Free Time Friday June 25 Morning Earth University Afternoon Arenal Volcano Evening Free Time Saturday June 26 Morning Depart Sarapiqui River for San Jos Afternoon Free Time Evening Free Time Sunday June 27 Free Day Monday June 28 Morning Class 8am 12pm Afternoon Private Tourism Company Meeting Evening Free Time Tuesday June 29 Morning Class 8am 12pm Afternoon Farewell Lunch and Free Time Evening Free Time Wednesday June 30 Program Ends Return to Austin or Begin Independent Travel

FACULTY LEADER MESSAGE Dear Students Our sustainable tourism class for Summer 2021 will afford us an opportunity to experience a unique study abroad adventure As part of TRVM 2372 Sustainable Tourism I invite you to join us for an onsite class in Costa Rica a country that leads the world in sustainable tourism and travel practices We will be based in the capital San Jos Daily classes will be held at a local educational facility with afternoon meet ups at governmental agencies that are responsible for the design implementation and tracking of sustainable practices for tourism vendors and businesses Students will also visit tourism locations outside of San Jos talking with businesses about their role in supporting sustainability in Costa Rica and experiencing several tours that highlight Costa Rica s commitment to sustainable travel Some of the activities will include a boat tour a visit to an active volcano area a visit to an organic spice farm and a hike through one of the country s most popular national parks Manuel Antonio Expect to have an experience that you will talk about for many years and will provide you experiential learning abroad Gain an appreciation for a culture different from your own I strongly recommend you consider this opportunity to encounter first hand the strategies and practices that Costa Rica has developed to permit sustainable and responsible travel I look forward to taking this adventure with you and encourage you to contact me with any questions Liz Hundley Department Chair and Professor Hospitality Meeting and Event Planning and Travel and Tourism stacy hundley austincc edu Eastview Campus PROGRAM ITINERARY San Jos 11 nights Manuel Antonio 2 nights Sarapiqui 2 nights Tuesday June 15 Travel from Austin to San Jos Costa Rica Transfer to Accommodations Wednesday June 16 Morning ILISA Orientation and Class Afternoon San Jos Guided Walking Tour Welcome Lunch and National Museum Evening Free Time Thursday June 17 Morning Class 8am 12am Afternoon Green Heritage Travel Evening Free Time Friday June 18 Morning Class 8am 12pm Afternoon Doka Coffee Estate and La Paz Waterfalls Evening Free Time Saturday June 19 Morning Depart San Jos for Manuel Antonio National Park Afternoon Park Tour Evening Free Time Sunday June 20 Day Sustainable Tourism Site Visits Evening Free Time Monday June 21 Day Villa Vanilla Tour Afternoon Depart Manuel Antonio National Park for San Jos Evening Free Time PROGRAM ITINERARY Tuesday June 22 Morning Class 8am 12pm Afternoon National Tourism Board Meeting Wednesday June 23 Morning Class 8am 12pm Afternoon Meet Claudia Dobles First Lady of Costa Rica Evening Free Time Thursday June 24 Morning Depart San Jos for Sarapiqui River and Stay at Sarapiqui Rainforest Lodge Meet with General Manager Afternoon River Boat Tour Evening Free Time Friday June 25 Morning Earth University Afternoon Arenal Volcano Evening Free Time Saturday June 26 Morning Depart Sarapiqui River for San Jos Afternoon Free Time Evening Free Time Sunday June 27 Free Day Monday June 28 Morning Class 8am 12pm Afternoon Private Tourism Company Meeting Evening Free Time Tuesday June 29 Morning Class 8am 12pm Afternoon Farewell Lunch and Free Time Evening Free Time Wednesday June 30 Program Ends Return to Austin or Begin Independent Travel

FACULTY LEADER MESSAGE Dear Students Our sustainable tourism class for Summer 2021 will afford us an opportunity to experience a unique study abroad adventure As part of TRVM 2372 Sustainable Tourism I invite you to join us for an onsite class in Costa Rica a country that leads the world in sustainable tourism and travel practices We will be based in the capital San Jos Daily classes will be held at a local educational facility with afternoon meet ups at governmental agencies that are responsible for the design implementation and tracking of sustainable practices for tourism vendors and businesses Students will also visit tourism locations outside of San Jos talking with businesses about their role in supporting sustainability in Costa Rica and experiencing several tours that highlight Costa Rica s commitment to sustainable travel Some of the activities will include a boat tour a visit to an active volcano area a visit to an organic spice farm and a hike through one of the country s most popular national parks Manuel Antonio Expect to have an experience that you will talk about for many years and will provide you experiential learning abroad Gain an appreciation for a culture different from your own I strongly recommend you consider this opportunity to encounter first hand the strategies and practices that Costa Rica has developed to permit sustainable and responsible travel I look forward to taking this adventure with you and encourage you to contact me with any questions Liz Hundley Department Chair and Professor Hospitality Meeting and Event Planning and Travel and Tourism stacy hundley austincc edu Eastview Campus PROGRAM ITINERARY San Jos 11 nights Manuel Antonio 2 nights Sarapiqui 2 nights Tuesday June 15 Travel from Austin to San Jos Costa Rica Transfer to Accommodations Wednesday June 16 Morning ILISA Orientation and Class Afternoon San Jos Guided Walking Tour Welcome Lunch and National Museum Evening Free Time Thursday June 17 Morning Class 8am 12am Afternoon Green Heritage Travel Evening Free Time Friday June 18 Morning Class 8am 12pm Afternoon Doka Coffee Estate and La Paz Waterfalls Evening Free Time Saturday June 19 Morning Depart San Jos for Manuel Antonio National Park Afternoon Park Tour Evening Free Time Sunday June 20 Day Sustainable Tourism Site Visits Evening Free Time Monday June 21 Day Villa Vanilla Tour Afternoon Depart Manuel Antonio National Park for San Jos Evening Free Time PROGRAM ITINERARY Tuesday June 22 Morning Class 8am 12pm Afternoon National Tourism Board Meeting Wednesday June 23 Morning Class 8am 12pm Afternoon Meet Claudia Dobles First Lady of Costa Rica Evening Free Time Thursday June 24 Morning Depart San Jos for Sarapiqui River and Stay at Sarapiqui Rainforest Lodge Meet with General Manager Afternoon River Boat Tour Evening Free Time Friday June 25 Morning Earth University Afternoon Arenal Volcano Evening Free Time Saturday June 26 Morning Depart Sarapiqui River for San Jos Afternoon Free Time Evening Free Time Sunday June 27 Free Day Monday June 28 Morning Class 8am 12pm Afternoon Private Tourism Company Meeting Evening Free Time Tuesday June 29 Morning Class 8am 12pm Afternoon Farewell Lunch and Free Time Evening Free Time Wednesday June 30 Program Ends Return to Austin or Begin Independent Travel

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS STEPS TO APPLY 18 years or older by program departure date Good academic standing by end of Fall 2020 Prerequisites None 1 Choose a study abroad program You can browse all programs at our website 2 Schedule and complete a video advising session starting August 24 2020 Advising can be scheduled online at our website 3 Complete and submit an application 4 Complete an interview with program faculty leader PROGRAM FEE 2 600 Includes Accommodations Ground transportation to from itinerary activities and airport in Costa Rica Breakfast Welcome and farewell lunches Excursions and entrance fees per itinerary 24 7 logistics support and emergency assistance Students are also responsible for the following expenses NOT included in the program fee Round trip airfare from Austin to San Jos ACC course tuition fees and books Meals not included in program fee Personal expenses Airport departure tax approximately 30 International Student ID Card 25 Passport and visa fees if applicable Vaccinations if applicable A 400 deposit applied toward program fee is due within one week of program acceptance Program fee payment deadline is March 22 2021 via ACC Marketplace ACC STUDY ABROAD SCHOLARSHIP Advising Hours Monday Tuesday Wednesday Friday 10 00 2 00 Application deadline is March 5 2021 Acceptance is on a first come first served basis It is recommended that you complete advising and all application requirements as soon as possible Maximum number of participants is 12 ACC International Programs faculty led study abroad programs are a welcoming and inclusive environment for all students Student participants must abide by all program rules and regulations Program dates itinerary and fees are subject to change Program fees are non refundable FINANCIAL AID Contact any ACC campus Financial Aid Office if you have questions about eligibility Fifty 1 000 ACC Board of Trustees Study Abroad Scholarships are available to eligible applicants on a competitive basis Deadline is March 5 2021 Sustainable Tourism Summer 2021 OTHER SCHOLARSHIPS Benjamin A Gilman International Scholarship 5 000 maximum Due 3 2 21 Gilman McCain Scholarship 5 000 maximum Due 3 2 21 HI USA Explore the World Scholarship 2 000 Due XX XX 21 Joshi Miscall Global Austin Scholarship 1 000 Due 4 14 21 First Trip Scholarship 750 1 500 Due 3 13 21 COSTA RICA studyabroad austincc edu 512 709 9917 www austincc edu studyabroad ACCStudyAbroad Earn 3 credits in Sustainable Tourism TRVM 2372 while exploring Costa Rica with your ACC classmates and Professor Liz Hundley SESSION AND DATES Session First 5 week Summer Session 2021 Class at ACC before departure June 1 14 Program in Costa Rica June 15 30

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS STEPS TO APPLY 18 years or older by program departure date Good academic standing by end of Fall 2020 Prerequisites None 1 Choose a study abroad program You can browse all programs at our website 2 Schedule and complete a video advising session starting August 24 2020 Advising can be scheduled online at our website 3 Complete and submit an application 4 Complete an interview with program faculty leader PROGRAM FEE 2 600 Includes Accommodations Ground transportation to from itinerary activities and airport in Costa Rica Breakfast Welcome and farewell lunches Excursions and entrance fees per itinerary 24 7 logistics support and emergency assistance Students are also responsible for the following expenses NOT included in the program fee Round trip airfare from Austin to San Jos ACC course tuition fees and books Meals not included in program fee Personal expenses Airport departure tax approximately 30 International Student ID Card 25 Passport and visa fees if applicable Vaccinations if applicable A 400 deposit applied toward program fee is due within one week of program acceptance Program fee payment deadline is March 22 2021 via ACC Marketplace ACC STUDY ABROAD SCHOLARSHIP Advising Hours Monday Tuesday Wednesday Friday 10 00 2 00 Application deadline is March 5 2021 Acceptance is on a first come first served basis It is recommended that you complete advising and all application requirements as soon as possible Maximum number of participants is 12 ACC International Programs faculty led study abroad programs are a welcoming and inclusive environment for all students Student participants must abide by all program rules and regulations Program dates itinerary and fees are subject to change Program fees are non refundable FINANCIAL AID Contact any ACC campus Financial Aid Office if you have questions about eligibility Fifty 1 000 ACC Board of Trustees Study Abroad Scholarships are available to eligible applicants on a competitive basis Deadline is March 5 2021 Sustainable Tourism Summer 2021 OTHER SCHOLARSHIPS Benjamin A Gilman International Scholarship 5 000 maximum Due 3 2 21 Gilman McCain Scholarship 5 000 maximum Due 3 2 21 HI USA Explore the World Scholarship 2 000 Due XX XX 21 Joshi Miscall Global Austin Scholarship 1 000 Due 4 14 21 First Trip Scholarship 750 1 500 Due 3 13 21 COSTA RICA studyabroad austincc edu 512 709 9917 www austincc edu studyabroad ACCStudyAbroad Earn 3 credits in Sustainable Tourism TRVM 2372 while exploring Costa Rica with your ACC classmates and Professor Liz Hundley SESSION AND DATES Session First 5 week Summer Session 2021 Class at ACC before departure June 1 14 Program in Costa Rica June 15 30