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Argentina - Spanish III

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Session: First 5-week Summer Session 2024Class at ACC before departure: May 30 - June 11Program in Argentina: June 13 - June 29Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship($5,000 maximum) Gilman - McCain Scholarship ($5,000 maximum) Fund for Education Abroad Scholarships ($1,000 minimum)CCID Maxwell King Founder Study AbroadScholarship ($500)First Trip Scholarship ($750 - $1,500)Advising Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 9:30am–12:30pm and 1:30pm–3:30pmApplication deadline is February 8, 2024.Airport pick-up and drop-off in Buenos AiresHost family accommodations in Buenos AiresBreakfast and dinner with host familiesWelcome lunch and farewell dinnerGround transportation to/from itineraryactivitiesExcursion and entrance fees per itineraryRound-trip flight from Buenos Aires to IguazúFallsHotel accommodations in Iguazú Falls24/7 logistics support and emergency assistanceIncludes:ARGENTINAEarn 6 credits in Spanish III (SPAN2311) and Spanish Conversation (SPAN1300) while exploring Argentina withyour ACC classmates and ProfessorJan Emberson.SESSION AND DATESSummer 2024Spanish III18 years or older by program departure dateGood academic standing by end of Fall 2023Prerequisites: SPAN 1412 with at least a C or Pass A $400 non-refundable deposit, applied towardsthe program fee, is required to secure a spot onthe program. Program fee payment deadline isFebruary 29, 2024 via ACC Marketplace. Round-trip airfare from Austin to Buenos AiresACC 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 - $2,850ELIGIBILITY 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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Wednesday, June 12Depart Austin to Buenos AiresThursday, June 13Morning: Arrive in Buenos AriesAfternoon: Transfer to Host FamilySelf-Guided Neighborhood TourEvening: Dinner with Host FamilyFriday, June 14Morning: Class (9:00AM-12:00PM)Afternoon: Orientation I (12:00PM-1:00PM)Welcome Lunch, Excursion to El Tigre: Trende la Costa, River Boat Ride, Old Market &Asado.Evening: Dinner on Your OwnSaturday, June 15Morning: Orientation II (10:00AM-12:00PM)Afternoon: Walking Tour of Palermo Parksand Rosedal; City Tour of Barrio Recoleta andCemeteryEvening: Dinner with Host FamilySunday, June 16Day: City Tour of Puerto Madero, La Boca, andSan Telmo Feria Evening: Dinner with Host FamilyMonday, June 17Morning: Class (9:00AM-12:00PM)Afternoon: Free TimeEvening: Dinner with Host FamilyTuesday, June 18Morning: Class (9:00AM-12:00PM)Afternoon: Tango Dance ClassEvening: Dinner with Host FamilyWednesday, June 19Morning: Class (9:00AM-12:00PM)Afternoon: Free TimeEvening: Dinner with Host FamilyPROGRAM ITINERARYBuenos Aires: 14 nightsIguazú Falls: 2 nightsHola estudiantes,Buenos Aires, Argentina, otherwise known as the“Paris of South America”, will be your home fortwo and a half weeks as you develop your Spanishlanguage skills speaking with “Porteños” –residents of Buenos Aires – in this vibrant,passionate city located in the SouthernHemisphere. This is just one of the amazingexperiences that this program offers.You’ll be part of daily family life while living with ahost family in Buenos Aires. Morning classroomtime serves as your lab for day excursions duringwhich you’ll be immersed in the Spanishlanguage and enjoy a culture rich in history andthe arts.Broaden your speaking ability and culturalknowledge by interacting with college studentsfrom Argentina in “Maté Club”. Learn to tango,prepare Argentine cuisine, and visit the manyunique and awe-inspiring sites that Buenos Aireshas to offer.Do you love waterfalls? We’re going to the largestwaterfall in the world! Iguazú Falls National Parkis the destination of a three-day excursion duringwhich we will explore the UNESCO WorldHeritage site, spanning the border betweenArgentina and Brazil. We’ll also visit a GuaraniCommunity, an indigenous tribe, and learnsecrets of their medicine, their culture, songs,dances crafts, beliefs and their life philosophy.Want to go to Uruguay? We’ll take a ferry toColonia, Uruguay, a UNESCO World Heritage cityon the banks of the Río de la Plata where we’llenjoy the beaches, lighthouse, cobblestonestreets and learn about its history.A train trip to nearby El Tigre, a town reminiscentof Venice with its islands and canals, will have usboating down the canals while eating “alfahores”and drinking maté and visiting a craft market andmuseum.Don’t wait for “someday” to give yourself this giftof adventure and confidence in speaking Spanishabroad. Your expanded world view will changeyou in a way that you will appreciate for the restof your life. I look forward to learning with you!Thursday, June 20Morning: Zanjón de Granados; Tunnels in SanTelmoAfternoon: Free TimeEvening: Dinner with Host FamilyFriday, June 21Free Day - Optional ActivitiesEvening: Tango Performance. Dinner with HostFamilySaturday, June 22Free DayEvening: Spanish Conversation Club and MatéDinner with Host FamilySunday, June 23Day: Excursion to Colonia, Uruguay - UNESCOWorld Heritage Site, Visit Old Fort and More.Lunch includedEvening: Dinner with Host FamilyMonday, June 24Morning: Class (9:00AM-12:00PM)Afternoon: Free TimeEvening: Dinner with Host FamilyTuesday, June 25Morning: Class (9:00AM-12:00PM)Afternoon: Visit Ateneo BookstoreEvening: Dinner with Host FamilyWednesday, June 26Morning: Airport for Excursion to Iguazú FallsThursday, June 27Day: Iguazú FallsEvening: Farewell DinnerFriday, June 28Morning: Breakfast at Hostel (Included). Visit toAldea Aborigen M’bororeAfternoon: Flight to Buenos AiresSaturday, June 29Morning: Breakfast at Hostel (Included)Program ends. Return to Austin orIndependent TravelFACULTY LEADER MESSAGE PROGRAM ITINERARYJan Emberson, Ph.D.ProfessorForeign Languagejemberso@austincc.edu

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Wednesday, June 12Depart Austin to Buenos AiresThursday, June 13Morning: Arrive in Buenos AriesAfternoon: Transfer to Host FamilySelf-Guided Neighborhood TourEvening: Dinner with Host FamilyFriday, June 14Morning: Class (9:00AM-12:00PM)Afternoon: Orientation I (12:00PM-1:00PM)Welcome Lunch, Excursion to El Tigre: Trende la Costa, River Boat Ride, Old Market &Asado.Evening: Dinner on Your OwnSaturday, June 15Morning: Orientation II (10:00AM-12:00PM)Afternoon: Walking Tour of Palermo Parksand Rosedal; City Tour of Barrio Recoleta andCemeteryEvening: Dinner with Host FamilySunday, June 16Day: City Tour of Puerto Madero, La Boca, andSan Telmo Feria Evening: Dinner with Host FamilyMonday, June 17Morning: Class (9:00AM-12:00PM)Afternoon: Free TimeEvening: Dinner with Host FamilyTuesday, June 18Morning: Class (9:00AM-12:00PM)Afternoon: Tango Dance ClassEvening: Dinner with Host FamilyWednesday, June 19Morning: Class (9:00AM-12:00PM)Afternoon: Free TimeEvening: Dinner with Host FamilyPROGRAM ITINERARYBuenos Aires: 14 nightsIguazú Falls: 2 nightsHola estudiantes,Buenos Aires, Argentina, otherwise known as the“Paris of South America”, will be your home fortwo and a half weeks as you develop your Spanishlanguage skills speaking with “Porteños” –residents of Buenos Aires – in this vibrant,passionate city located in the SouthernHemisphere. This is just one of the amazingexperiences that this program offers.You’ll be part of daily family life while living with ahost family in Buenos Aires. Morning classroomtime serves as your lab for day excursions duringwhich you’ll be immersed in the Spanishlanguage and enjoy a culture rich in history andthe arts.Broaden your speaking ability and culturalknowledge by interacting with college studentsfrom Argentina in “Maté Club”. Learn to tango,prepare Argentine cuisine, and visit the manyunique and awe-inspiring sites that Buenos Aireshas to offer.Do you love waterfalls? We’re going to the largestwaterfall in the world! Iguazú Falls National Parkis the destination of a three-day excursion duringwhich we will explore the UNESCO WorldHeritage site, spanning the border betweenArgentina and Brazil. We’ll also visit a GuaraniCommunity, an indigenous tribe, and learnsecrets of their medicine, their culture, songs,dances crafts, beliefs and their life philosophy.Want to go to Uruguay? We’ll take a ferry toColonia, Uruguay, a UNESCO World Heritage cityon the banks of the Río de la Plata where we’llenjoy the beaches, lighthouse, cobblestonestreets and learn about its history.A train trip to nearby El Tigre, a town reminiscentof Venice with its islands and canals, will have usboating down the canals while eating “alfahores”and drinking maté and visiting a craft market andmuseum.Don’t wait for “someday” to give yourself this giftof adventure and confidence in speaking Spanishabroad. Your expanded world view will changeyou in a way that you will appreciate for the restof your life. I look forward to learning with you!Thursday, June 20Morning: Zanjón de Granados; Tunnels in SanTelmoAfternoon: Free TimeEvening: Dinner with Host FamilyFriday, June 21Free Day - Optional ActivitiesEvening: Tango Performance. Dinner with HostFamilySaturday, June 22Free DayEvening: Spanish Conversation Club and MatéDinner with Host FamilySunday, June 23Day: Excursion to Colonia, Uruguay - UNESCOWorld Heritage Site, Visit Old Fort and More.Lunch includedEvening: Dinner with Host FamilyMonday, June 24Morning: Class (9:00AM-12:00PM)Afternoon: Free TimeEvening: Dinner with Host FamilyTuesday, June 25Morning: Class (9:00AM-12:00PM)Afternoon: Visit Ateneo BookstoreEvening: Dinner with Host FamilyWednesday, June 26Morning: Airport for Excursion to Iguazú FallsThursday, June 27Day: Iguazú FallsEvening: Farewell DinnerFriday, June 28Morning: Breakfast at Hostel (Included). Visit toAldea Aborigen M’bororeAfternoon: Flight to Buenos AiresSaturday, June 29Morning: Breakfast at Hostel (Included)Program ends. Return to Austin orIndependent TravelFACULTY LEADER MESSAGE PROGRAM ITINERARYJan Emberson, Ph.D.ProfessorForeign Languagejemberso@austincc.edu

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Wednesday, June 12Depart Austin to Buenos AiresThursday, June 13Morning: Arrive in Buenos AriesAfternoon: Transfer to Host FamilySelf-Guided Neighborhood TourEvening: Dinner with Host FamilyFriday, June 14Morning: Class (9:00AM-12:00PM)Afternoon: Orientation I (12:00PM-1:00PM)Welcome Lunch, Excursion to El Tigre: Trende la Costa, River Boat Ride, Old Market &Asado.Evening: Dinner on Your OwnSaturday, June 15Morning: Orientation II (10:00AM-12:00PM)Afternoon: Walking Tour of Palermo Parksand Rosedal; City Tour of Barrio Recoleta andCemeteryEvening: Dinner with Host FamilySunday, June 16Day: City Tour of Puerto Madero, La Boca, andSan Telmo Feria Evening: Dinner with Host FamilyMonday, June 17Morning: Class (9:00AM-12:00PM)Afternoon: Free TimeEvening: Dinner with Host FamilyTuesday, June 18Morning: Class (9:00AM-12:00PM)Afternoon: Tango Dance ClassEvening: Dinner with Host FamilyWednesday, June 19Morning: Class (9:00AM-12:00PM)Afternoon: Free TimeEvening: Dinner with Host FamilyPROGRAM ITINERARYBuenos Aires: 14 nightsIguazú Falls: 2 nightsHola estudiantes,Buenos Aires, Argentina, otherwise known as the“Paris of South America”, will be your home fortwo and a half weeks as you develop your Spanishlanguage skills speaking with “Porteños” –residents of Buenos Aires – in this vibrant,passionate city located in the SouthernHemisphere. This is just one of the amazingexperiences that this program offers.You’ll be part of daily family life while living with ahost family in Buenos Aires. Morning classroomtime serves as your lab for day excursions duringwhich you’ll be immersed in the Spanishlanguage and enjoy a culture rich in history andthe arts.Broaden your speaking ability and culturalknowledge by interacting with college studentsfrom Argentina in “Maté Club”. Learn to tango,prepare Argentine cuisine, and visit the manyunique and awe-inspiring sites that Buenos Aireshas to offer.Do you love waterfalls? We’re going to the largestwaterfall in the world! Iguazú Falls National Parkis the destination of a three-day excursion duringwhich we will explore the UNESCO WorldHeritage site, spanning the border betweenArgentina and Brazil. We’ll also visit a GuaraniCommunity, an indigenous tribe, and learnsecrets of their medicine, their culture, songs,dances crafts, beliefs and their life philosophy.Want to go to Uruguay? We’ll take a ferry toColonia, Uruguay, a UNESCO World Heritage cityon the banks of the Río de la Plata where we’llenjoy the beaches, lighthouse, cobblestonestreets and learn about its history.A train trip to nearby El Tigre, a town reminiscentof Venice with its islands and canals, will have usboating down the canals while eating “alfahores”and drinking maté and visiting a craft market andmuseum.Don’t wait for “someday” to give yourself this giftof adventure and confidence in speaking Spanishabroad. Your expanded world view will changeyou in a way that you will appreciate for the restof your life. I look forward to learning with you!Thursday, June 20Morning: Zanjón de Granados; Tunnels in SanTelmoAfternoon: Free TimeEvening: Dinner with Host FamilyFriday, June 21Free Day - Optional ActivitiesEvening: Tango Performance. Dinner with HostFamilySaturday, June 22Free DayEvening: Spanish Conversation Club and MatéDinner with Host FamilySunday, June 23Day: Excursion to Colonia, Uruguay - UNESCOWorld Heritage Site, Visit Old Fort and More.Lunch includedEvening: Dinner with Host FamilyMonday, June 24Morning: Class (9:00AM-12:00PM)Afternoon: Free TimeEvening: Dinner with Host FamilyTuesday, June 25Morning: Class (9:00AM-12:00PM)Afternoon: Visit Ateneo BookstoreEvening: Dinner with Host FamilyWednesday, June 26Morning: Airport for Excursion to Iguazú FallsThursday, June 27Day: Iguazú FallsEvening: Farewell DinnerFriday, June 28Morning: Breakfast at Hostel (Included). Visit toAldea Aborigen M’bororeAfternoon: Flight to Buenos AiresSaturday, June 29Morning: Breakfast at Hostel (Included)Program ends. Return to Austin orIndependent TravelFACULTY LEADER MESSAGE PROGRAM ITINERARYJan Emberson, Ph.D.ProfessorForeign Languagejemberso@austincc.edu

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Session: First 5-week Summer Session 2024Class at ACC before departure: May 30 - June 11Program in Argentina: June 13 - June 29Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship($5,000 maximum) Gilman - McCain Scholarship ($5,000 maximum) Fund for Education Abroad Scholarships ($1,000 minimum)CCID Maxwell King Founder Study AbroadScholarship ($500)First Trip Scholarship ($750 - $1,500)Advising Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 9:30am–12:30pm and 1:30pm–3:30pmApplication deadline is February 8, 2024.Airport pick-up and drop-off in Buenos AiresHost family accommodations in Buenos AiresBreakfast and dinner with host familiesWelcome lunch and farewell dinnerGround transportation to/from itineraryactivitiesExcursion and entrance fees per itineraryRound-trip flight from Buenos Aires to IguazúFallsHotel accommodations in Iguazú Falls24/7 logistics support and emergency assistanceIncludes:ARGENTINAEarn 6 credits in Spanish III (SPAN2311) and Spanish Conversation (SPAN1300) while exploring Argentina withyour ACC classmates and ProfessorJan Emberson.SESSION AND DATESSummer 2024Spanish III18 years or older by program departure dateGood academic standing by end of Fall 2023Prerequisites: SPAN 1412 with at least a C or Pass A $400 non-refundable deposit, applied towardsthe program fee, is required to secure a spot onthe program. Program fee payment deadline isFebruary 29, 2024 via ACC Marketplace. Round-trip airfare from Austin to Buenos AiresACC 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 - $2,850ELIGIBILITY 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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Session: First 5-week Summer Session 2024Class at ACC before departure: May 30 - June 11Program in Argentina: June 13 - June 29Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship($5,000 maximum) Gilman - McCain Scholarship ($5,000 maximum) Fund for Education Abroad Scholarships ($1,000 minimum)CCID Maxwell King Founder Study AbroadScholarship ($500)First Trip Scholarship ($750 - $1,500)Advising Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 9:30am–12:30pm and 1:30pm–3:30pmApplication deadline is February 8, 2024.Airport pick-up and drop-off in Buenos AiresHost family accommodations in Buenos AiresBreakfast and dinner with host familiesWelcome lunch and farewell dinnerGround transportation to/from itineraryactivitiesExcursion and entrance fees per itineraryRound-trip flight from Buenos Aires to IguazúFallsHotel accommodations in Iguazú Falls24/7 logistics support and emergency assistanceIncludes:ARGENTINAEarn 6 credits in Spanish III (SPAN2311) and Spanish Conversation (SPAN1300) while exploring Argentina withyour ACC classmates and ProfessorJan Emberson.SESSION AND DATESSummer 2024Spanish III18 years or older by program departure dateGood academic standing by end of Fall 2023Prerequisites: SPAN 1412 with at least a C or Pass A $400 non-refundable deposit, applied towardsthe program fee, is required to secure a spot onthe program. Program fee payment deadline isFebruary 29, 2024 via ACC Marketplace. Round-trip airfare from Austin to Buenos AiresACC 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 - $2,850ELIGIBILITY 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