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Argentina - Spanish III

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Session: First 5-week Summer Session 2026Class at ACC before departure: June 1 - June 16Program in Argentina: June 18 - July 4Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship($5,000 maximum) Gilman - McCain Scholarship($5,000 maximum) Fund for Education Abroad Scholarships($1,500 maximum)Includes:Airport pick-up and drop-off in Buenos AiresHost family accommodations in Buenos Aires16 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, and 12 DinnersGround transportation to/from itineraryactivitiesExcursions and entrance fees per itineraryRound-trip flight from Buenos Aires to IguazúFallsHotel accommodations in Iguazú FallsInternational travel health insurance24/7 logistics support and emergency assistanceARGENTINAEarn 6 credits in Spanish III (SPAN2311) and Spanish Conversation (SPAN1300) while exploring Argentina withyour ACC classmates and ProfessorJan Emberson.SESSION AND DATESSummer 2026Spanish III18 years or older by program departure dateGood academic and disciplinary standingFaculty approvalPrerequisites: SPAN 1412 with a C or higer Students are also responsible for the followingexpenses NOT included in the program fee:Round-trip airfare from Austin to Buenos AiresACC course tuition, fees, and booksMeals not included in program fee Personal expensesPassport and visa fees (if applicable)Vaccinations (if applicable)PROGRAM FEE - $3,800ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTSA $400 non-refundable deposit, applied towardsthe program fee, is required to secure a spot onthe program. Program fee payment deadline isFebruary 26, 2026, via ACC Marketplace. OTHER SCHOLARSHIPSACC STUDY ABROAD SCHOLARSHIPSACC Board of Trustees' Study Abroad Scholarships($1,000) Applications due February 12, 2026Virtual 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)austincc.edu/studyabroad512-223-7114studyabroad@austincc.edu@ACCStudyAbroadStudent 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 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 AID1.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. Application deadline is February 5, 2026. Message

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Wednesday, June 17Depart for Buenos Aires, ArgentinaThursday, June 18Morning: Arrive in Buenos AiresAfternoon: Transfer to host family and self-guidedneighborhood tourEvening: Dinner with host family Friday, June 19Morning: City tour of Barrio Recoleta andCemetery Afternoon: Visit Ateneo bookstore and orientationEvening: Dinner with host family Saturday, June 20Morning: Breakfast with host family Afternoon: Excursion to El Tigre: Tren de la Costa,river boat ride, old market & traditional asadoEvening: Free time Sunday, June 21Morning: Breakfast with host familyAfternoon: City tour: Puerto Madero, La Bocaneighborhood, and San Telmo FeriaEvening: Dinner with host family Monday, June 22Morning: Breakfast with host family. Free timeAfternoon: Class (2:30PM-5:30PM)Evening: Dinner with host family Tuesday, June 23Morning: Breakfast with host family. Visit Zanjónde Granados: Historical tunnels in San TelmoAfternoon: Class (2:30PM-5:30PM)Evening: Dinner with host family Wednesday, June 24Morning: Breakfast with host family. Free timeAfternoon: Class (2:30PM-5:30PM)Evening: Dinner with host family Thursday, June 25Morning: Breakfast with host family. Free timePROGRAM 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. Afternoon 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 the “Maté Club”. Learn totango, prepare Argentine cuisine, and visit themany unique and awe-inspiring sites that BuenosAires has 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.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 worldview will changeyou in a way that you will appreciate for the restof your life. I look forward to learning with you!Afternoon: Class (2:30PM-5:30PM)Evening: Tango dance class. Dinner with hostfamilyFriday, June 26Morning: Breakfast with host family. Free timeAfternoon: Class (2:30PM-5:30PM)Evening: Tango performance. Dinner with hostfamilySaturday, June 27Morning: Breakfast with host familyAfternoon: Recoleta Feria and walking tour ofPalermo Parks and RosedalEvening: Spanish conversation and maté clubSunday, June 28Morning: Breakfast with host familyAfternoon: Free timeEvening: Dinner with host family Monday, June 29Morning: Breakfast with host family. Paseo de laPlazaAfternoon: Class (2:30PM-5:30PM)Evening: Dinner with host family Tuesday, June 30Morning: Breakfast with host familyAfternoon: Class (2:30PM-5:30PM)Evening: Dinner with host family Wednesday, July 1Morning: Flight for excursion to Iguazú FallsAfternoon: Visit to an aboriginal M’borore aldea Thursday, July 2Day: Iguazú FallsEvening: Farewell dinner Friday, July 3Morning: Breakfast at hotelAfternoon: Free timeEvening: Flight to Buenos AiresSaturday, July 4Morning: Breakfast at hotel. Program ends.Depart for Austin or independent travelFACULTY LEADER MESSAGE PROGRAM ITINERARYJan Emberson, Ph.D.ProfessorForeign Languagejemberso@austincc.edu

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Wednesday, June 17Depart for Buenos Aires, ArgentinaThursday, June 18Morning: Arrive in Buenos AiresAfternoon: Transfer to host family and self-guidedneighborhood tourEvening: Dinner with host family Friday, June 19Morning: City tour of Barrio Recoleta andCemetery Afternoon: Visit Ateneo bookstore and orientationEvening: Dinner with host family Saturday, June 20Morning: Breakfast with host family Afternoon: Excursion to El Tigre: Tren de la Costa,river boat ride, old market & traditional asadoEvening: Free time Sunday, June 21Morning: Breakfast with host familyAfternoon: City tour: Puerto Madero, La Bocaneighborhood, and San Telmo FeriaEvening: Dinner with host family Monday, June 22Morning: Breakfast with host family. Free timeAfternoon: Class (2:30PM-5:30PM)Evening: Dinner with host family Tuesday, June 23Morning: Breakfast with host family. Visit Zanjónde Granados: Historical tunnels in San TelmoAfternoon: Class (2:30PM-5:30PM)Evening: Dinner with host family Wednesday, June 24Morning: Breakfast with host family. Free timeAfternoon: Class (2:30PM-5:30PM)Evening: Dinner with host family Thursday, June 25Morning: Breakfast with host family. Free timePROGRAM 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. Afternoon 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 the “Maté Club”. Learn totango, prepare Argentine cuisine, and visit themany unique and awe-inspiring sites that BuenosAires has 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.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 worldview will changeyou in a way that you will appreciate for the restof your life. I look forward to learning with you!Afternoon: Class (2:30PM-5:30PM)Evening: Tango dance class. Dinner with hostfamilyFriday, June 26Morning: Breakfast with host family. Free timeAfternoon: Class (2:30PM-5:30PM)Evening: Tango performance. Dinner with hostfamilySaturday, June 27Morning: Breakfast with host familyAfternoon: Recoleta Feria and walking tour ofPalermo Parks and RosedalEvening: Spanish conversation and maté clubSunday, June 28Morning: Breakfast with host familyAfternoon: Free timeEvening: Dinner with host family Monday, June 29Morning: Breakfast with host family. Paseo de laPlazaAfternoon: Class (2:30PM-5:30PM)Evening: Dinner with host family Tuesday, June 30Morning: Breakfast with host familyAfternoon: Class (2:30PM-5:30PM)Evening: Dinner with host family Wednesday, July 1Morning: Flight for excursion to Iguazú FallsAfternoon: Visit to an aboriginal M’borore aldea Thursday, July 2Day: Iguazú FallsEvening: Farewell dinner Friday, July 3Morning: Breakfast at hotelAfternoon: Free timeEvening: Flight to Buenos AiresSaturday, July 4Morning: Breakfast at hotel. Program ends.Depart for Austin or independent travelFACULTY LEADER MESSAGE PROGRAM ITINERARYJan Emberson, Ph.D.ProfessorForeign Languagejemberso@austincc.edu

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Wednesday, June 17Depart for Buenos Aires, ArgentinaThursday, June 18Morning: Arrive in Buenos AiresAfternoon: Transfer to host family and self-guidedneighborhood tourEvening: Dinner with host family Friday, June 19Morning: City tour of Barrio Recoleta andCemetery Afternoon: Visit Ateneo bookstore and orientationEvening: Dinner with host family Saturday, June 20Morning: Breakfast with host family Afternoon: Excursion to El Tigre: Tren de la Costa,river boat ride, old market & traditional asadoEvening: Free time Sunday, June 21Morning: Breakfast with host familyAfternoon: City tour: Puerto Madero, La Bocaneighborhood, and San Telmo FeriaEvening: Dinner with host family Monday, June 22Morning: Breakfast with host family. Free timeAfternoon: Class (2:30PM-5:30PM)Evening: Dinner with host family Tuesday, June 23Morning: Breakfast with host family. Visit Zanjónde Granados: Historical tunnels in San TelmoAfternoon: Class (2:30PM-5:30PM)Evening: Dinner with host family Wednesday, June 24Morning: Breakfast with host family. Free timeAfternoon: Class (2:30PM-5:30PM)Evening: Dinner with host family Thursday, June 25Morning: Breakfast with host family. Free timePROGRAM 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. Afternoon 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 the “Maté Club”. Learn totango, prepare Argentine cuisine, and visit themany unique and awe-inspiring sites that BuenosAires has 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.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 worldview will changeyou in a way that you will appreciate for the restof your life. I look forward to learning with you!Afternoon: Class (2:30PM-5:30PM)Evening: Tango dance class. Dinner with hostfamilyFriday, June 26Morning: Breakfast with host family. Free timeAfternoon: Class (2:30PM-5:30PM)Evening: Tango performance. Dinner with hostfamilySaturday, June 27Morning: Breakfast with host familyAfternoon: Recoleta Feria and walking tour ofPalermo Parks and RosedalEvening: Spanish conversation and maté clubSunday, June 28Morning: Breakfast with host familyAfternoon: Free timeEvening: Dinner with host family Monday, June 29Morning: Breakfast with host family. Paseo de laPlazaAfternoon: Class (2:30PM-5:30PM)Evening: Dinner with host family Tuesday, June 30Morning: Breakfast with host familyAfternoon: Class (2:30PM-5:30PM)Evening: Dinner with host family Wednesday, July 1Morning: Flight for excursion to Iguazú FallsAfternoon: Visit to an aboriginal M’borore aldea Thursday, July 2Day: Iguazú FallsEvening: Farewell dinner Friday, July 3Morning: Breakfast at hotelAfternoon: Free timeEvening: Flight to Buenos AiresSaturday, July 4Morning: Breakfast at hotel. Program ends.Depart for Austin or independent travelFACULTY LEADER MESSAGE PROGRAM ITINERARYJan Emberson, Ph.D.ProfessorForeign Languagejemberso@austincc.edu

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Session: First 5-week Summer Session 2026Class at ACC before departure: June 1 - June 16Program in Argentina: June 18 - July 4Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship($5,000 maximum) Gilman - McCain Scholarship($5,000 maximum) Fund for Education Abroad Scholarships($1,500 maximum)Includes:Airport pick-up and drop-off in Buenos AiresHost family accommodations in Buenos Aires16 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, and 12 DinnersGround transportation to/from itineraryactivitiesExcursions and entrance fees per itineraryRound-trip flight from Buenos Aires to IguazúFallsHotel accommodations in Iguazú FallsInternational travel health insurance24/7 logistics support and emergency assistanceARGENTINAEarn 6 credits in Spanish III (SPAN2311) and Spanish Conversation (SPAN1300) while exploring Argentina withyour ACC classmates and ProfessorJan Emberson.SESSION AND DATESSummer 2026Spanish III18 years or older by program departure dateGood academic and disciplinary standingFaculty approvalPrerequisites: SPAN 1412 with a C or higer Students are also responsible for the followingexpenses NOT included in the program fee:Round-trip airfare from Austin to Buenos AiresACC course tuition, fees, and booksMeals not included in program fee Personal expensesPassport and visa fees (if applicable)Vaccinations (if applicable)PROGRAM FEE - $3,800ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTSA $400 non-refundable deposit, applied towardsthe program fee, is required to secure a spot onthe program. Program fee payment deadline isFebruary 26, 2026, via ACC Marketplace. OTHER SCHOLARSHIPSACC STUDY ABROAD SCHOLARSHIPSACC Board of Trustees' Study Abroad Scholarships($1,000) Applications due February 12, 2026Virtual 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)austincc.edu/studyabroad512-223-7114studyabroad@austincc.edu@ACCStudyAbroadStudent 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 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 AID1.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. Application deadline is February 5, 2026.

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Session: First 5-week Summer Session 2026Class at ACC before departure: June 1 - June 16Program in Argentina: June 18 - July 4Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship($5,000 maximum) Gilman - McCain Scholarship($5,000 maximum) Fund for Education Abroad Scholarships($1,500 maximum)Includes:Airport pick-up and drop-off in Buenos AiresHost family accommodations in Buenos Aires16 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, and 12 DinnersGround transportation to/from itineraryactivitiesExcursions and entrance fees per itineraryRound-trip flight from Buenos Aires to IguazúFallsHotel accommodations in Iguazú FallsInternational travel health insurance24/7 logistics support and emergency assistanceARGENTINAEarn 6 credits in Spanish III (SPAN2311) and Spanish Conversation (SPAN1300) while exploring Argentina withyour ACC classmates and ProfessorJan Emberson.SESSION AND DATESSummer 2026Spanish III18 years or older by program departure dateGood academic and disciplinary standingFaculty approvalPrerequisites: SPAN 1412 with a C or higer Students are also responsible for the followingexpenses NOT included in the program fee:Round-trip airfare from Austin to Buenos AiresACC course tuition, fees, and booksMeals not included in program fee Personal expensesPassport and visa fees (if applicable)Vaccinations (if applicable)PROGRAM FEE - $3,800ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTSA $400 non-refundable deposit, applied towardsthe program fee, is required to secure a spot onthe program. Program fee payment deadline isFebruary 26, 2026, via ACC Marketplace. OTHER SCHOLARSHIPSACC STUDY ABROAD SCHOLARSHIPSACC Board of Trustees' Study Abroad Scholarships($1,000) Applications due February 12, 2026Virtual 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)austincc.edu/studyabroad512-223-7114studyabroad@austincc.edu@ACCStudyAbroadStudent 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 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 AID1.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. Application deadline is February 5, 2026.