Application Information

Scholarships

Applications: Accepted starting August 28, 2017, after completing an International Programs advising appointment. Application deadline is March 9, 2018. Visit www. austincc.edu/studyabroad to schedule advising appointments and for program applications.

Twenty-five $2,000 Board of Trustees’ Study Abroad Scholarships are available to eligible applicants on a competitive basis. Applicants must apply to an ACC study abroad program. Other eligibility criteria includes:

Acceptance Policy: Applicants must meet all application criteria and be interviewed by the program faculty leader. Eligibility: Students must be at least 18 years of age and in good academic standing by the start of the program. Students must complete prerequisites prior to the program start date.

How to Apply 1. Download program brochure at www.austincc. edu/studyabroad. 2. Make advising appointment with International Programs at www.austincc.edu/studyabroad. 3. Download application at www.austincc.edu/studyabroad. 4. Complete application and all required items. 5. Submit completed application to International Programs. 6. Schedule and attend interview with program faculty leader. 7. Await notification from International Programs.

Benefits of Study Abroad ACC faculty-led study abroad programs provide the opportunity for more than just course credit. You’ll find personal enrichment in a variety of ways: • • • • •

Enhance the value of your degree with an expanded worldview. Gain new perspectives and experience other cultures. Participate in a multicultural exchange alongside fellow ACC students. Advance your foreign language skills. Make friends and network globally. Student participants must abide by all program rules and regulations. Program dates, itinerary, and fees are subject to change. Program fees are non-refundable.

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Minimum cumulative G.P.A. of 2.00 by the scholarship application deadline. Minimum of 5 ACC college credits earned in the fall 2017 semester. Minimum of 12 hours of ACC college credits earned by the start of the study abroad program.

Transfer credits or credit by examination will not count towards the totals. Only students accepted into a program can be awarded a scholarship. Applications: Visit www.austincc.edu/studyabroad for an application. Application period begins August 28, 2017 and ends March 9, 2018.

Financial Aid Specific information on financial aid can be found at: http://www.austincc.edu/tuition-and-financial-aid/obtain-financial-aid. Contact any ACC campus Financial Aid Office if you have questions.

Payment Schedule Payment is not due at the time of application. A $400 non-refundable deposit is due within one week of acceptance notifications. Final program fee payment deadline is April 2, 2018. All program fee payments must be made on ACC Marketplace. Program fees are non-refundable.

Highland Business Center Room 508.4 5930 Middle Fiskville Road Austin, Texas 78752 Telephone: 512.223.7114 Email: [email protected] Student participants must abide by all program rules and regulations. Program dates, itinerary, and fees are subject to change. Program fees are non-refundable.

France Government

SUMMER SEMESTER 2018 MAY 31 - JUNE 30, 2018

Course Information • This study abroad program offers the following courses: Introduction to Political Science (GOVT 2304/3 credits) and Undressing the Constitution: Philosophic Foundations of American Government (GOVT 2305/3 credits). Participants will be enrolled in both courses held during the first summer 5.5-week session. Classes take place in Austin May 21-25, 2018. Study abroad activities take place in France June 1-June 30, 2018. • Faculty leader is Professor Ted Hadzi-Antich Jr. Program fee is $2,600 and includes: • In-country ground transportation • Accomodations at the University of Strasbourg • Classroom and guest lecturers • Excursions and entrances fee per the itinerary • Welcome and Farewell dinner • 24/7 logistics support and emergency assistance Not included: • Airfare • ACC tuition/fees/books • Meals (not included in the program) • Personal expenses Pre-departure expenses: • International Student ID Card (ISIC - $25) • Passport and visa fees (if applicable) • Vaccinations (if applicable)

www.austincc.edu/studyabroad

Message from the Faculty Leader Dear Students, Join me this summer in France as we explore the politics, policies and shared political philosophy of the United States, France and the European Union. This program offers you the opportunity to live and study at the renowned University of Strasbourg, founded in 1538. Students will have private accommodations at the historic Gallia Residence and attend classes in the grand Palais Univeritaire. As home to the European Parliament, Council of Europe, European Court of Human Rights and other significant European political institutions, the city of Strasbourg offers us access to practitioners of European politics and their institutions. During this program you will learn about French and European politics from both faculty at the university and professionals in the field. Weekend excursions include a day-tip to Paris, visits to medieval villages and a castle, a hike in the Vosges mountains, discovery of French cuisine and a reflective visit to Struthof, a former concentration camp. This academically rigorous course should appeal not only to government and political science majors but also to those who are interested in international affairs, law, history, philosophy, and/or France. Our partner institution, the University of Strasbourg, offers exceptional faculty who will lead discussions on topics ranging from the political thought of the French Revolution to the founding of the European Union. Strasbourg’s location in the Alsace region of France allows us to gain a unique perspective on our studies from a region that straddles two cultures as well as a window into the legacy of WWII that provided the impetus for European integration. The history of the region and its people will inform our study and deepen our understanding of the importance and meaning of European integration. Expect to meet fascinating people, experience amazing lectures, and to participate in invigorating discussions and evening debates in the local “winestubs”, and the annual summer music festival, fête de la musique, for which you will have the day off to enjoy. Bon voyage!

Ted Hadzi-Antich Jr. Associate Professor of Government (410) 419-2267 [email protected] Rio Grande Campus

Student participants must abide by all program rules and regulations. Program dates, itinerary, and fees are subject to change. Program fees are non-refundable.

Program Itinerary

Program Itinerary

Thursday, May 31 Saturday, June 9 Day: Depart Austin for Visit the Restored Strasbourg Medieval Castle Haut Koenigsbourg; ChouFriday, June 1 croute Lunch at AlsaCheck into dorms at the University of Stras- tian Winestub; Travel the Alsace Wine Road; bourg and Tour of Ancient Saturday, June 2 Villages of Riquewihr, Walking tour of Stras- Kaysersberg bourg and Welcome Sunday, June 10 Dinner Free Day (relax and Sunday, June 3 study) Free day to explore Monday, June 11 Strasbourg Class: The French ReMonday, June 4 public Class: Tocqueville Evening: Free Time Evening: Free Time Tuesday, June 12 Tuesday, June 5 Class: The French ReClass: The Courts public Evening: Free Time Evening: Free Time Wednesday, June 6 Wednesday, June 13 Class: The Leadership Class: The French Reof Winston Churchill, public Charles de Gaulle, and Evening: Free Time FDR Thursday, June 14 Evening: Free Time Class: The French ReThursday, June 7 public Day: City of Strasbourg Evening: Free Time Government Meeting Friday, June 15 Evening: Free Time Class: What is Peace Friday, June 8 and How to Achieve it? Free Day (explore and Evening: Free Time study)

Saturday, June 16 Visit to the “Struthof” Concentration Camp; Hike in the Vosges Mountains; and Visit to Mt. St. Odile

Monday, June 25 Day: Paper Conferences Evening: Free Time

Sunday, June 17 Free day

Wednesday, June 27 Paper Work Day

Monday, June 18 Site Visit: Council of Europe and Court of Human Rights Evening: Free Time

Thurday, June 28 Paper Work Day

Student participants must abide by all program rules and regulations. Program dates, itinerary, and fees are subject to change. Program fees are non-refundable.

Tuesday, June 19 Class: The European Union Evening: Free Time Wednesday, June 20 Enjoy Fête de la musique (Festival of Music) in Strasbourg

Tuesday, June 26 Paper Work Day

Friday, June 29 Day: Paper Due Evening: Farewell Dinner Saturday, June 30 Program Ends Check Out of Residence Return to Austin or Independent Travel

Thursday, June 21 Site Visit: The European Parliament Evening: Free Time Friday, June 22 Class: The European Union Evening: Free Time Saturday, June 23 Day Trip to Paris Sunday, June 24 Free Day Student participants must abide by all program rules and regulations. Program dates, itinerary, and fees are subject to change. Program fees are non-refundable.