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SOUTH KOREAEarn 6 credits in Intro to Cinema (COMM2366) & Intro to Radio-Television-Film(COMM 1335) while exploring Seoul andBusan with your ACC classmates andProfessor Shuja Uddin. SESSION AND DATESCinemaBenjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship($5,000 maximum)Gilman - McCain Scholarship($5,000 maximum) Fund for Education Abroad Scholarships ($1,500 maximum)Includes:Accommodations WorkshopsExcursions and entrance fees per itineraryPublic transport within South KoreaWelcome and farewell meals and 1 group lunchInternational travel health insurance24/7 logistics support and emergencyassistanceStudents are also responsible for the followingexpenses NOT included in the program fee:Round-trip airfare from Austin to SeoulTransportation from Seoul airport to hotelACC course tuition, fees, and booksMeals not included in program fee Personal expensesPassport and visa fees (if applicable)Vaccinations (if applicable)ELIGIBILITY INFORMATIONOTHER SCHOLARSHIPSACC STUDY ABROAD SCHOLARSHIPSStudent participants must abide by all programrules and regulations.Program dates, itinerary, and fees are subject to change.Program fees are non-refundable.Applications are accepted on a rolling basis,subject to eligibility requirements and alignmentwith program criteria. It is recommended that youcomplete advising and all applicationrequirements as soon as possible. Maximumnumber of participants is 12.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 AIDaustincc.edu/studyabroad512-223-7114studyabroad@austincc.edu@ACCStudyAbroadA $400 non-refundable deposit, applied towards theprogram fee, is required to secure a spot on theprogram. Program fee payment deadline is February 26, 2026 via ACC Marketplace.1.Choose a study abroad program. You canbrowse all programs at our website.2.Complete an advising session startingSeptember 2, 2025. 3.Complete and submit an application.4.Complete an interview with program facultyleader. Virtual One-on-One Advising Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday 9:30am–12:30pm and 1:30pm–3:30pmAsynchronous Video Advising Sessions:Pre-recorded (available for current ACC students)18 years or older by program departure dateGood academic and disciplinary standingPrerequisites: NoneFaculty approvalSession: First 5-week Summer Session 2026Class at ACC before departure: June 1 - 16Program in South Korea: June 17 - July 4Summer 2026PROGRAM FEE - $2,800ACC Board of Trustees' Study Abroad Scholarships($1,000) Applications due February 12, 2026Application deadline is February 5, 2026. Message

PROGRAM ITINERARYSeoul 14 nightsBusan: 3 nightsDear students,Do you love Squid Games? Are you a cardcarrying member of the BTS army? Can’t getenough of K movies by visionary directors likeBong Joon Ho or Park Chan Wook? If all of thissounds right up your alley, then I invite y’all toa one-of-kind study abroad trip to South Koreawhere we will explore Korean cinema, cultureand music.Our journey will begin in Seoul as we explorehistorical and cultural destinations such asBukchon Hanok Village, GyeongbokgungPalace as well as hip new districts such asHongdae and Chungmurro. We’ll also travel tothe Demilitarized Zone, separating North andSouth Korea, and learn about the historybetween the two countries and how it hasbeen extensively shown in Korean shows.Next, we will visit Busan which is knownglobally for its well-renowned BusanInternational Film Festival. We will visit sitessuch as the BIFF Square, Busan Cinema Centerand Korean Film Council. While in Seoul, you will immerse yourself inSeoul’s film scene by visiting film studios,participating in filmmaking workshops, andengaging with experts on South Koreancinema at local universities. Visiting South Korea is an invitation to leavethe familiarity of American life and immerseyourself in a culture that has transformedglobal media, lifestyles and fashion. It is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to understand thebeauty and richness of Korean culture as wellas witness the Hallyu, the South Korean wave.Whether you love Korean movies, drama orKorean food, this trip is sure to leave youtransformed. I welcome y’all to the Miracle ofthe Han River.Shuja UddinAssociate Professor Radio-Television-Filmshuja.uddin@austincc.eduPROGRAM ITINERARYFACULTY LEADER MESSAGETuesday, June 16Travel from Austin to SeoulWednesday, June 17Day: Arrive in SeoulAfternoon/Evening: Rest and settle inThursday, June 18Day: Explore Seoul Evening: Orientation and welcome dinnerFriday, June 19Morning: Guest lecture on Korean cinemaAfternoon: Explore traditional villages andpalacesEvening: Free timeSaturday, June 20Morning: Super 8 film workshop (day 1)Evening: Free timeSunday, June 21Morning: Super 8 film workshop (day 2)Evening: Free timeMonday, June 22Morning/Afternoon: Travel to theDemilitarized Zone (DMZ)Group LunchEvening: Free timeTuesday, June 23Morning: Travel to BusanAfternoon/Evening: BIFF SquareWednesday, June 24Morning: Visit Busan Cinema Center andKorean Film CouncilEvening: Haeundae BeachThursday, June 25Free day to explore BusanFriday, June 26Morning: Travel back to SeoulEvening: Free timeSaturday, June 27Day: Holography workshopEvening: Watch a movie at Seoul CinemaCenterSunday, June 28Morning: Visit Gangnam, K-Star road, StarCo-ex mall, and Bongeunsa templeEvening: Free time Monday, June 29Day: Visit a movie studioEvening: Work on student projectsTuesday, June 30Morning: Visit Korean Film ArchiveAfternoon: Spacecell film workshopEvening: Work on student projectsWednesday, July 1Morning: Film activityAfternoon: Work on student projectsThursday, July 2Day: Student presentationsEvening: Free timeFriday, July 3Free day in SeoulEvening: Farewell dinnerSaturday, July 4Program ends. Return to Austin orindependent travel

PROGRAM ITINERARYSeoul 14 nightsBusan: 3 nightsDear students,Do you love Squid Games? Are you a cardcarrying member of the BTS army? Can’t getenough of K movies by visionary directors likeBong Joon Ho or Park Chan Wook? If all of thissounds right up your alley, then I invite y’all toa one-of-kind study abroad trip to South Koreawhere we will explore Korean cinema, cultureand music.Our journey will begin in Seoul as we explorehistorical and cultural destinations such asBukchon Hanok Village, GyeongbokgungPalace as well as hip new districts such asHongdae and Chungmurro. We’ll also travel tothe Demilitarized Zone, separating North andSouth Korea, and learn about the historybetween the two countries and how it hasbeen extensively shown in Korean shows.Next, we will visit Busan which is knownglobally for its well-renowned BusanInternational Film Festival. We will visit sitessuch as the BIFF Square, Busan Cinema Centerand Korean Film Council. While in Seoul, you will immerse yourself inSeoul’s film scene by visiting film studios,participating in filmmaking workshops, andengaging with experts on South Koreancinema at local universities. Visiting South Korea is an invitation to leavethe familiarity of American life and immerseyourself in a culture that has transformedglobal media, lifestyles and fashion. It is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to understand thebeauty and richness of Korean culture as wellas witness the Hallyu, the South Korean wave.Whether you love Korean movies, drama orKorean food, this trip is sure to leave youtransformed. I welcome y’all to the Miracle ofthe Han River.Shuja UddinAssociate Professor Radio-Television-Filmshuja.uddin@austincc.eduPROGRAM ITINERARYFACULTY LEADER MESSAGETuesday, June 16Travel from Austin to SeoulWednesday, June 17Day: Arrive in SeoulAfternoon/Evening: Rest and settle inThursday, June 18Day: Explore Seoul Evening: Orientation and welcome dinnerFriday, June 19Morning: Guest lecture on Korean cinemaAfternoon: Explore traditional villages andpalacesEvening: Free timeSaturday, June 20Morning: Super 8 film workshop (day 1)Evening: Free timeSunday, June 21Morning: Super 8 film workshop (day 2)Evening: Free timeMonday, June 22Morning/Afternoon: Travel to theDemilitarized Zone (DMZ)Group LunchEvening: Free timeTuesday, June 23Morning: Travel to BusanAfternoon/Evening: BIFF SquareWednesday, June 24Morning: Visit Busan Cinema Center andKorean Film CouncilEvening: Haeundae BeachThursday, June 25Free day to explore BusanFriday, June 26Morning: Travel back to SeoulEvening: Free timeSaturday, June 27Day: Holography workshopEvening: Watch a movie at Seoul CinemaCenterSunday, June 28Morning: Visit Gangnam, K-Star road, StarCo-ex mall, and Bongeunsa templeEvening: Free time Monday, June 29Day: Visit a movie studioEvening: Work on student projectsTuesday, June 30Morning: Visit Korean Film ArchiveAfternoon: Spacecell film workshopEvening: Work on student projectsWednesday, July 1Morning: Film activityAfternoon: Work on student projectsThursday, July 2Day: Student presentationsEvening: Free timeFriday, July 3Free day in SeoulEvening: Farewell dinnerSaturday, July 4Program ends. Return to Austin orindependent travel

PROGRAM ITINERARYSeoul 14 nightsBusan: 3 nightsDear students,Do you love Squid Games? Are you a cardcarrying member of the BTS army? Can’t getenough of K movies by visionary directors likeBong Joon Ho or Park Chan Wook? If all of thissounds right up your alley, then I invite y’all toa one-of-kind study abroad trip to South Koreawhere we will explore Korean cinema, cultureand music.Our journey will begin in Seoul as we explorehistorical and cultural destinations such asBukchon Hanok Village, GyeongbokgungPalace as well as hip new districts such asHongdae and Chungmurro. We’ll also travel tothe Demilitarized Zone, separating North andSouth Korea, and learn about the historybetween the two countries and how it hasbeen extensively shown in Korean shows.Next, we will visit Busan which is knownglobally for its well-renowned BusanInternational Film Festival. We will visit sitessuch as the BIFF Square, Busan Cinema Centerand Korean Film Council. While in Seoul, you will immerse yourself inSeoul’s film scene by visiting film studios,participating in filmmaking workshops, andengaging with experts on South Koreancinema at local universities. Visiting South Korea is an invitation to leavethe familiarity of American life and immerseyourself in a culture that has transformedglobal media, lifestyles and fashion. It is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to understand thebeauty and richness of Korean culture as wellas witness the Hallyu, the South Korean wave.Whether you love Korean movies, drama orKorean food, this trip is sure to leave youtransformed. I welcome y’all to the Miracle ofthe Han River.Shuja UddinAssociate Professor Radio-Television-Filmshuja.uddin@austincc.eduPROGRAM ITINERARYFACULTY LEADER MESSAGETuesday, June 16Travel from Austin to SeoulWednesday, June 17Day: Arrive in SeoulAfternoon/Evening: Rest and settle inThursday, June 18Day: Explore Seoul Evening: Orientation and welcome dinnerFriday, June 19Morning: Guest lecture on Korean cinemaAfternoon: Explore traditional villages andpalacesEvening: Free timeSaturday, June 20Morning: Super 8 film workshop (day 1)Evening: Free timeSunday, June 21Morning: Super 8 film workshop (day 2)Evening: Free timeMonday, June 22Morning/Afternoon: Travel to theDemilitarized Zone (DMZ)Group LunchEvening: Free timeTuesday, June 23Morning: Travel to BusanAfternoon/Evening: BIFF SquareWednesday, June 24Morning: Visit Busan Cinema Center andKorean Film CouncilEvening: Haeundae BeachThursday, June 25Free day to explore BusanFriday, June 26Morning: Travel back to SeoulEvening: Free timeSaturday, June 27Day: Holography workshopEvening: Watch a movie at Seoul CinemaCenterSunday, June 28Morning: Visit Gangnam, K-Star road, StarCo-ex mall, and Bongeunsa templeEvening: Free time Monday, June 29Day: Visit a movie studioEvening: Work on student projectsTuesday, June 30Morning: Visit Korean Film ArchiveAfternoon: Spacecell film workshopEvening: Work on student projectsWednesday, July 1Morning: Film activityAfternoon: Work on student projectsThursday, July 2Day: Student presentationsEvening: Free timeFriday, July 3Free day in SeoulEvening: Farewell dinnerSaturday, July 4Program ends. Return to Austin orindependent travel

SOUTH KOREAEarn 6 credits in Intro to Cinema (COMM2366) & Intro to Radio-Television-Film(COMM 1335) while exploring Seoul andBusan with your ACC classmates andProfessor Shuja Uddin. SESSION AND DATESCinemaBenjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship($5,000 maximum)Gilman - McCain Scholarship($5,000 maximum) Fund for Education Abroad Scholarships ($1,500 maximum)Includes:Accommodations WorkshopsExcursions and entrance fees per itineraryPublic transport within South KoreaWelcome and farewell meals and 1 group lunchInternational travel health insurance24/7 logistics support and emergencyassistanceStudents are also responsible for the followingexpenses NOT included in the program fee:Round-trip airfare from Austin to SeoulTransportation from Seoul airport to hotelACC course tuition, fees, and booksMeals not included in program fee Personal expensesPassport and visa fees (if applicable)Vaccinations (if applicable)ELIGIBILITY INFORMATIONOTHER SCHOLARSHIPSACC STUDY ABROAD SCHOLARSHIPSStudent participants must abide by all programrules and regulations.Program dates, itinerary, and fees are subject to change.Program fees are non-refundable.Applications are accepted on a rolling basis,subject to eligibility requirements and alignmentwith program criteria. It is recommended that youcomplete advising and all applicationrequirements as soon as possible. Maximumnumber of participants is 12.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 AIDaustincc.edu/studyabroad512-223-7114studyabroad@austincc.edu@ACCStudyAbroadA $400 non-refundable deposit, applied towards theprogram fee, is required to secure a spot on theprogram. Program fee payment deadline is February 26, 2026 via ACC Marketplace.1.Choose a study abroad program. You canbrowse all programs at our website.2.Complete an advising session startingSeptember 2, 2025. 3.Complete and submit an application.4.Complete an interview with program facultyleader. Virtual One-on-One Advising Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday 9:30am–12:30pm and 1:30pm–3:30pmAsynchronous Video Advising Sessions:Pre-recorded (available for current ACC students)18 years or older by program departure dateGood academic and disciplinary standingPrerequisites: NoneFaculty approvalSession: First 5-week Summer Session 2026Class at ACC before departure: June 1 - 16Program in South Korea: June 17 - July 4Summer 2026PROGRAM FEE - $2,800ACC Board of Trustees' Study Abroad Scholarships($1,000) Applications due February 12, 2026Application deadline is February 5, 2026.

SOUTH KOREAEarn 6 credits in Intro to Cinema (COMM2366) & Intro to Radio-Television-Film(COMM 1335) while exploring Seoul andBusan with your ACC classmates andProfessor Shuja Uddin. SESSION AND DATESCinemaBenjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship($5,000 maximum)Gilman - McCain Scholarship($5,000 maximum) Fund for Education Abroad Scholarships ($1,500 maximum)Includes:Accommodations WorkshopsExcursions and entrance fees per itineraryPublic transport within South KoreaWelcome and farewell meals and 1 group lunchInternational travel health insurance24/7 logistics support and emergencyassistanceStudents are also responsible for the followingexpenses NOT included in the program fee:Round-trip airfare from Austin to SeoulTransportation from Seoul airport to hotelACC course tuition, fees, and booksMeals not included in program fee Personal expensesPassport and visa fees (if applicable)Vaccinations (if applicable)ELIGIBILITY INFORMATIONOTHER SCHOLARSHIPSACC STUDY ABROAD SCHOLARSHIPSStudent participants must abide by all programrules and regulations.Program dates, itinerary, and fees are subject to change.Program fees are non-refundable.Applications are accepted on a rolling basis,subject to eligibility requirements and alignmentwith program criteria. It is recommended that youcomplete advising and all applicationrequirements as soon as possible. Maximumnumber of participants is 12.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 AIDaustincc.edu/studyabroad512-223-7114studyabroad@austincc.edu@ACCStudyAbroadA $400 non-refundable deposit, applied towards theprogram fee, is required to secure a spot on theprogram. Program fee payment deadline is February 26, 2026 via ACC Marketplace.1.Choose a study abroad program. You canbrowse all programs at our website.2.Complete an advising session startingSeptember 2, 2025. 3.Complete and submit an application.4.Complete an interview with program facultyleader. Virtual One-on-One Advising Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday 9:30am–12:30pm and 1:30pm–3:30pmAsynchronous Video Advising Sessions:Pre-recorded (available for current ACC students)18 years or older by program departure dateGood academic and disciplinary standingPrerequisites: NoneFaculty approvalSession: First 5-week Summer Session 2026Class at ACC before departure: June 1 - 16Program in South Korea: June 17 - July 4Summer 2026PROGRAM FEE - $2,800ACC Board of Trustees' Study Abroad Scholarships($1,000) Applications due February 12, 2026Application deadline is February 5, 2026.