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Advising Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday Friday9:30am-12:30pm and 1:30pm-3:30pmApplication deadline is February 8, 2024.Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship($5,000 maximum) Critical Need Language Award Supplement($3,000 maximum)Gilman - McCain Scholarship ($5,000 maximum)Fund for Education Abroad ScholarshipsCCID Maxwell King Founder Study AbroadScholarship ($500) ($1,000 minimum)AccommodationsDaily breakfast Excursions and entrance fees per itineraryTransportation from Osaka to KyotoCultural activities per itineraryWelcome and farewell dinners24/7 logistics support and emergencyassistanceIncludes:JAPANEarn 4 credits in Japanese II (JAPN1412) while exploring Japan with yourACC classmates and Adjunct ProfessorEmi Schuster.SESSION AND DATESSession: First 5-week Summer Session 2024Class at ACC before departure: May 28 - June 7Program in Japan: June 10 - June 28Summer 2024Japanese II18 years or older by program departure dateGood academic standing by end of Fall 2023Prerequisites: JAPN 1411 with at least a C or PassA $400 non-refundable deposit, applied towardsthe program fee, is required to secure a spot onthe program. Program fee payment deadline is February 29, 2024 via ACC Marketplace. Round-trip airfare from Austin to OsakaPublic transportation cardACC course tuition, fees, and booksMeals not included in program fee Personal expensesInternational travel health insurancePassport and visa fees (if applicable)Vaccinations (if applicable)Students are also responsible for the followingexpenses NOT included in the program fee:PROGRAM FEE - $2,100ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTSOTHER SCHOLARSHIPSACC STUDY ABROAD SCHOLARSHIPSChoose a study abroad program. You canbrowse all programs at our website.Schedule and complete a video advisingsession starting August 28, 2023. Advising canbe scheduled online at our website.Complete and submit an application.Complete an interview with program facultyleader. 1.2.3.4.Student participants must abide by all programrules and regulations.Program dates, itinerary, and fees are subject to change.Program fees are non-refundable.Acceptance is on a first come, first served basis. Itis recommended that you complete advising andall application requirements as soon as possible.Maximum number of participants is 15.ACC International Programs faculty-led studyabroad programs are a welcoming and inclusiveenvironment for all students.Contact any ACC campus Financial Aid Office ifyou have questions about eligibility.STEPS TO APPLYFINANCIAL AIDBoard of Trustees' Study Abroad Scholarships,($1,000)Tyler Center for Global Studies Study AbroadScholarships, ($2,500)Applications due February 15, 2024.austincc.edu/studyabroad512-223-7114studyabroad@austincc.edu@ACCStudyAbroad

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Sunday, June 9Depart Austin to OsakaMonday, June 10Day: Arrive at Osaka; Transfer toAccommodations Evening: Free TimeTuesday, June 11Morning: Orientation Afternoon: Local Area Tour on Your OwnEvening: Welcome DinnerWednesday, June 12Morning: ClassAfternoon: Free Time/Optional ActivitiesEvening: Free TimeThursday, June 13Morning: ClassAfternoon: Free TimeEvening: Taiko Drum WorkshopFriday, June 14Morning: ClassAfternoon: Free TimeEvening: Japanese Food Cooking Class and TeaCeremonySaturday, June 15Free Day/Optional ActivitiesSunday, June 16Day: Dotombori, Abeno Harukasu, and OsakaCastleEvening: Free TimeMonday, June 17Morning: ClassAfternoon: Free Time/Optional ActivitiesEvening: Free TimeTuesday, June 18Morning: ClassAfternoon: Free Day/Optional ActivitiesEvening: Free TimePROGRAM ITINERARYOsaka: 15 nightsKyoto: 3 nightsMina san Konnichiwa,My name is Emi Schuster. I am the faculty leaderfor the Japan – Japanese II study abroad program.I am originally from Saitama prefecture (rightabove or north of Tokyo), so I am familiar with theKanto area (Tokyo, Saitama, Chiba, andKanagawa) and have taken students to the Kantoarea for several years. Next summer, I will lead agroup of students to the Kansai area, whichincludes Osaka and Kyoto.Osaka is one of the biggest cities in Japan and isknown for “Kuidaore,” which means “to ruinoneself by extravagance in food.” There are a lot ofdelicious street food vendors and restaurants, aswell as entertainment, such as bunraku(traditional puppet theater) and manzai (two-person comedy acts). We will stay there for twoweeks to experience Osaka city life and visitDotombori, Abeno Harukasu (observation deck),and Osaka Castle, among other site visits.Our Japanese class will be held 10:00am to12:00pm Monday to Thursday. Afterwards, we willdo some cultural exchange activities in theafternoon, such as teaching English to the localhigh school students and/or college students,presenting about Austin in Japanese and English,learning about Japanese cooking and preparingfood, and experiencing a tea ceremony. After Osaka, we will move to Kyoto, which is thehistorical capital city of Japan. There are manybeautiful Buddhist temples and old traditionalbuildings. We will visit the Sannomiya Motomachiarea, Kitano, Kinkakuji Temple, Nijo Castle, andthe Nishiki Market. We will also learn about WabiSabi through cultural activities such as Shodo(calligraphy) and Kado (flower arrangement). In allthese visits and activities you will have theopportunity to practice your developing Japaneselanguage skills.I hope you can join me this summer and I lookforward to learning with you!Wednesday, June 19Free Day/Optional ActivitiesThursday, June 20Morning: ClassAfternoon: University Visit and LanguageExchangeEvening: Free TimeFriday, June 21Morning: ClassAfternoon: Teaching English at a Local SchoolSaturday, June 22Morning: ClassAfternoon: Free Time/Optional ActivitiesEvening: Free TimeSunday, June 23Morning: ClassAfternoon: Free Time/Optional ActivitiesEvening: Free TimeMonday, June 24Morning: ClassAfternoon: Learning Wabi Sabi, Shodo(Calligraphy), and Kado (Ikebana)Evening: Free TimeTuesday, June 25Morning: Travel from Osaka to Kyoto; Transfer toAccommodationAfternoon: Kinkakuji Temple, Nijo Castle, andNishiki MarketEvening: Free TimeWednesday, June 26Day: Nara Park, Kasuga Taisha Shrine, and NaraNagomikanEvening: Free TimeThursday, June 27Morning: Arashiyama, Tenryuji TempleAfternoon: Free TimeEvening: Farewell DinnerFriday, June 28Morning: Program Ends; Depart Kyoto to OsakaAirportAfternoon: Return to Austin or IndependentTravelFACULTY LEADER MESSAGE PROGRAM ITINERARYEmi Schuster, M. Ed. & M.A.Adjunct ProfessorForeign Languageseschuste@austincc.edu

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Sunday, June 9Depart Austin to OsakaMonday, June 10Day: Arrive at Osaka; Transfer toAccommodations Evening: Free TimeTuesday, June 11Morning: Orientation Afternoon: Local Area Tour on Your OwnEvening: Welcome DinnerWednesday, June 12Morning: ClassAfternoon: Free Time/Optional ActivitiesEvening: Free TimeThursday, June 13Morning: ClassAfternoon: Free TimeEvening: Taiko Drum WorkshopFriday, June 14Morning: ClassAfternoon: Free TimeEvening: Japanese Food Cooking Class and TeaCeremonySaturday, June 15Free Day/Optional ActivitiesSunday, June 16Day: Dotombori, Abeno Harukasu, and OsakaCastleEvening: Free TimeMonday, June 17Morning: ClassAfternoon: Free Time/Optional ActivitiesEvening: Free TimeTuesday, June 18Morning: ClassAfternoon: Free Day/Optional ActivitiesEvening: Free TimePROGRAM ITINERARYOsaka: 15 nightsKyoto: 3 nightsMina san Konnichiwa,My name is Emi Schuster. I am the faculty leaderfor the Japan – Japanese II study abroad program.I am originally from Saitama prefecture (rightabove or north of Tokyo), so I am familiar with theKanto area (Tokyo, Saitama, Chiba, andKanagawa) and have taken students to the Kantoarea for several years. Next summer, I will lead agroup of students to the Kansai area, whichincludes Osaka and Kyoto.Osaka is one of the biggest cities in Japan and isknown for “Kuidaore,” which means “to ruinoneself by extravagance in food.” There are a lot ofdelicious street food vendors and restaurants, aswell as entertainment, such as bunraku(traditional puppet theater) and manzai (two-person comedy acts). We will stay there for twoweeks to experience Osaka city life and visitDotombori, Abeno Harukasu (observation deck),and Osaka Castle, among other site visits.Our Japanese class will be held 10:00am to12:00pm Monday to Thursday. Afterwards, we willdo some cultural exchange activities in theafternoon, such as teaching English to the localhigh school students and/or college students,presenting about Austin in Japanese and English,learning about Japanese cooking and preparingfood, and experiencing a tea ceremony. After Osaka, we will move to Kyoto, which is thehistorical capital city of Japan. There are manybeautiful Buddhist temples and old traditionalbuildings. We will visit the Sannomiya Motomachiarea, Kitano, Kinkakuji Temple, Nijo Castle, andthe Nishiki Market. We will also learn about WabiSabi through cultural activities such as Shodo(calligraphy) and Kado (flower arrangement). In allthese visits and activities you will have theopportunity to practice your developing Japaneselanguage skills.I hope you can join me this summer and I lookforward to learning with you!Wednesday, June 19Free Day/Optional ActivitiesThursday, June 20Morning: ClassAfternoon: University Visit and LanguageExchangeEvening: Free TimeFriday, June 21Morning: ClassAfternoon: Teaching English at a Local SchoolSaturday, June 22Morning: ClassAfternoon: Free Time/Optional ActivitiesEvening: Free TimeSunday, June 23Morning: ClassAfternoon: Free Time/Optional ActivitiesEvening: Free TimeMonday, June 24Morning: ClassAfternoon: Learning Wabi Sabi, Shodo(Calligraphy), and Kado (Ikebana)Evening: Free TimeTuesday, June 25Morning: Travel from Osaka to Kyoto; Transfer toAccommodationAfternoon: Kinkakuji Temple, Nijo Castle, andNishiki MarketEvening: Free TimeWednesday, June 26Day: Nara Park, Kasuga Taisha Shrine, and NaraNagomikanEvening: Free TimeThursday, June 27Morning: Arashiyama, Tenryuji TempleAfternoon: Free TimeEvening: Farewell DinnerFriday, June 28Morning: Program Ends; Depart Kyoto to OsakaAirportAfternoon: Return to Austin or IndependentTravelFACULTY LEADER MESSAGE PROGRAM ITINERARYEmi Schuster, M. Ed. & M.A.Adjunct ProfessorForeign Languageseschuste@austincc.edu

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Sunday, June 9Depart Austin to OsakaMonday, June 10Day: Arrive at Osaka; Transfer toAccommodations Evening: Free TimeTuesday, June 11Morning: Orientation Afternoon: Local Area Tour on Your OwnEvening: Welcome DinnerWednesday, June 12Morning: ClassAfternoon: Free Time/Optional ActivitiesEvening: Free TimeThursday, June 13Morning: ClassAfternoon: Free TimeEvening: Taiko Drum WorkshopFriday, June 14Morning: ClassAfternoon: Free TimeEvening: Japanese Food Cooking Class and TeaCeremonySaturday, June 15Free Day/Optional ActivitiesSunday, June 16Day: Dotombori, Abeno Harukasu, and OsakaCastleEvening: Free TimeMonday, June 17Morning: ClassAfternoon: Free Time/Optional ActivitiesEvening: Free TimeTuesday, June 18Morning: ClassAfternoon: Free Day/Optional ActivitiesEvening: Free TimePROGRAM ITINERARYOsaka: 15 nightsKyoto: 3 nightsMina san Konnichiwa,My name is Emi Schuster. I am the faculty leaderfor the Japan – Japanese II study abroad program.I am originally from Saitama prefecture (rightabove or north of Tokyo), so I am familiar with theKanto area (Tokyo, Saitama, Chiba, andKanagawa) and have taken students to the Kantoarea for several years. Next summer, I will lead agroup of students to the Kansai area, whichincludes Osaka and Kyoto.Osaka is one of the biggest cities in Japan and isknown for “Kuidaore,” which means “to ruinoneself by extravagance in food.” There are a lot ofdelicious street food vendors and restaurants, aswell as entertainment, such as bunraku(traditional puppet theater) and manzai (two-person comedy acts). We will stay there for twoweeks to experience Osaka city life and visitDotombori, Abeno Harukasu (observation deck),and Osaka Castle, among other site visits.Our Japanese class will be held 10:00am to12:00pm Monday to Thursday. Afterwards, we willdo some cultural exchange activities in theafternoon, such as teaching English to the localhigh school students and/or college students,presenting about Austin in Japanese and English,learning about Japanese cooking and preparingfood, and experiencing a tea ceremony. After Osaka, we will move to Kyoto, which is thehistorical capital city of Japan. There are manybeautiful Buddhist temples and old traditionalbuildings. We will visit the Sannomiya Motomachiarea, Kitano, Kinkakuji Temple, Nijo Castle, andthe Nishiki Market. We will also learn about WabiSabi through cultural activities such as Shodo(calligraphy) and Kado (flower arrangement). In allthese visits and activities you will have theopportunity to practice your developing Japaneselanguage skills.I hope you can join me this summer and I lookforward to learning with you!Wednesday, June 19Free Day/Optional ActivitiesThursday, June 20Morning: ClassAfternoon: University Visit and LanguageExchangeEvening: Free TimeFriday, June 21Morning: ClassAfternoon: Teaching English at a Local SchoolSaturday, June 22Morning: ClassAfternoon: Free Time/Optional ActivitiesEvening: Free TimeSunday, June 23Morning: ClassAfternoon: Free Time/Optional ActivitiesEvening: Free TimeMonday, June 24Morning: ClassAfternoon: Learning Wabi Sabi, Shodo(Calligraphy), and Kado (Ikebana)Evening: Free TimeTuesday, June 25Morning: Travel from Osaka to Kyoto; Transfer toAccommodationAfternoon: Kinkakuji Temple, Nijo Castle, andNishiki MarketEvening: Free TimeWednesday, June 26Day: Nara Park, Kasuga Taisha Shrine, and NaraNagomikanEvening: Free TimeThursday, June 27Morning: Arashiyama, Tenryuji TempleAfternoon: Free TimeEvening: Farewell DinnerFriday, June 28Morning: Program Ends; Depart Kyoto to OsakaAirportAfternoon: Return to Austin or IndependentTravelFACULTY LEADER MESSAGE PROGRAM ITINERARYEmi Schuster, M. Ed. & M.A.Adjunct ProfessorForeign Languageseschuste@austincc.edu

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Advising Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday Friday9:30am-12:30pm and 1:30pm-3:30pmApplication deadline is February 8, 2024.Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship($5,000 maximum) Critical Need Language Award Supplement($3,000 maximum)Gilman - McCain Scholarship ($5,000 maximum)Fund for Education Abroad ScholarshipsCCID Maxwell King Founder Study AbroadScholarship ($500) ($1,000 minimum)AccommodationsDaily breakfast Excursions and entrance fees per itineraryTransportation from Osaka to KyotoCultural activities per itineraryWelcome and farewell dinners24/7 logistics support and emergencyassistanceIncludes:JAPANEarn 4 credits in Japanese II (JAPN1412) while exploring Japan with yourACC classmates and Adjunct ProfessorEmi Schuster.SESSION AND DATESSession: First 5-week Summer Session 2024Class at ACC before departure: May 28 - June 7Program in Japan: June 10 - June 28Summer 2024Japanese II18 years or older by program departure dateGood academic standing by end of Fall 2023Prerequisites: JAPN 1411 with at least a C or PassA $400 non-refundable deposit, applied towardsthe program fee, is required to secure a spot onthe program. Program fee payment deadline is February 29, 2024 via ACC Marketplace. Round-trip airfare from Austin to OsakaPublic transportation cardACC course tuition, fees, and booksMeals not included in program fee Personal expensesInternational travel health insurancePassport and visa fees (if applicable)Vaccinations (if applicable)Students are also responsible for the followingexpenses NOT included in the program fee:PROGRAM FEE - $2,100ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTSOTHER SCHOLARSHIPSACC STUDY ABROAD SCHOLARSHIPSChoose a study abroad program. You canbrowse all programs at our website.Schedule and complete a video advisingsession starting August 28, 2023. Advising canbe scheduled online at our website.Complete and submit an application.Complete an interview with program facultyleader. 1.2.3.4.Student participants must abide by all programrules and regulations.Program dates, itinerary, and fees are subject to change.Program fees are non-refundable.Acceptance is on a first come, first served basis. Itis recommended that you complete advising andall application requirements as soon as possible.Maximum number of participants is 15.ACC International Programs faculty-led studyabroad programs are a welcoming and inclusiveenvironment for all students.Contact any ACC campus Financial Aid Office ifyou have questions about eligibility.STEPS TO APPLYFINANCIAL AIDBoard of Trustees' Study Abroad Scholarships,($1,000)Tyler Center for Global Studies Study AbroadScholarships, ($2,500)Applications due February 15, 2024.austincc.edu/studyabroad512-223-7114studyabroad@austincc.edu@ACCStudyAbroad

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Advising Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday Friday9:30am-12:30pm and 1:30pm-3:30pmApplication deadline is February 8, 2024.Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship($5,000 maximum) Critical Need Language Award Supplement($3,000 maximum)Gilman - McCain Scholarship ($5,000 maximum)Fund for Education Abroad ScholarshipsCCID Maxwell King Founder Study AbroadScholarship ($500) ($1,000 minimum)AccommodationsDaily breakfast Excursions and entrance fees per itineraryTransportation from Osaka to KyotoCultural activities per itineraryWelcome and farewell dinners24/7 logistics support and emergencyassistanceIncludes:JAPANEarn 4 credits in Japanese II (JAPN1412) while exploring Japan with yourACC classmates and Adjunct ProfessorEmi Schuster.SESSION AND DATESSession: First 5-week Summer Session 2024Class at ACC before departure: May 28 - June 7Program in Japan: June 10 - June 28Summer 2024Japanese II18 years or older by program departure dateGood academic standing by end of Fall 2023Prerequisites: JAPN 1411 with at least a C or PassA $400 non-refundable deposit, applied towardsthe program fee, is required to secure a spot onthe program. Program fee payment deadline is February 29, 2024 via ACC Marketplace. Round-trip airfare from Austin to OsakaPublic transportation cardACC course tuition, fees, and booksMeals not included in program fee Personal expensesInternational travel health insurancePassport and visa fees (if applicable)Vaccinations (if applicable)Students are also responsible for the followingexpenses NOT included in the program fee:PROGRAM FEE - $2,100ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTSOTHER SCHOLARSHIPSACC STUDY ABROAD SCHOLARSHIPSChoose a study abroad program. You canbrowse all programs at our website.Schedule and complete a video advisingsession starting August 28, 2023. Advising canbe scheduled online at our website.Complete and submit an application.Complete an interview with program facultyleader. 1.2.3.4.Student participants must abide by all programrules and regulations.Program dates, itinerary, and fees are subject to change.Program fees are non-refundable.Acceptance is on a first come, first served basis. Itis recommended that you complete advising andall application requirements as soon as possible.Maximum number of participants is 15.ACC International Programs faculty-led studyabroad programs are a welcoming and inclusiveenvironment for all students.Contact any ACC campus Financial Aid Office ifyou have questions about eligibility.STEPS TO APPLYFINANCIAL AIDBoard of Trustees' Study Abroad Scholarships,($1,000)Tyler Center for Global Studies Study AbroadScholarships, ($2,500)Applications due February 15, 2024.austincc.edu/studyabroad512-223-7114studyabroad@austincc.edu@ACCStudyAbroad