STUDY ABROAD PROGRAM OVERVIEW

ACC’s Workforce and Community Programs and several departments are collaborating on this amazing travel experience. Our private and customized guided tour will offer a mix of planned sightseeing and free time allowing travelers the opportunity to enhance and learn new skills with a cultural immersion component.

TRIP DESCRIPTION

In Portugal and Spain, every step is a history lesson of its own—from Lisbon’s Moorish labyrinth of narrow streets to Seville’s impeccably preserved mosaics. The trail of breathtaking views and architectural wonders continues in Madrid, a city whose youthful crowds mix with a regional history of Muslim, Jewish, and Christian influences. See how close the famed modernist Guadi came to completing his magnum opus, La Sagrada Família. Find even more perspective in the visual playground of Park Güell, and let your eyes wander as you ramble down Las Ramblas. Enjoy experiencing the art, architecture, history, language and food of these amazing cities. Highlights include guided tours of Saville Cathedral, the Alcázar, Madrid Royal Palace, Evora Chaple of Bones, Toledo Cathedral, a sward making demonstration, La Sagrada Familia, Park Güell, Picasso Museum, Barcelona’s Gothic Quater, Las Ramblas, and a Flamenco Performance. Enjoy local meals including tapas and paella.

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PARTICIPATING DEPARTMENTS

This trip will include the Ceramics, Photography, Interior Design, and Spanish departments. Every program is intentionally designed to feature guided learning, cultural engagement, program immersion, and experiences to drive global competency development, and connect your learning to your overall educational experience at ACC.

We will spend three days in each city. The first two days will be led by EF Tours visiting all the local landmarks. On day three the faculty will lead their group with visits to locations related to their area of study.

• Ceramics - build on your ceramic skills as you visit local museums, galleries and learn about local ceramics. Once the travelers return they will create ceramic works for an exhibition. Some experience in ceramics, hand building or throwing on the wheel is needed.
• Photography - learn basic photography skills using your phone camera and digital camera before we travel. Dive into elements of art to improve your images. On tour students will document their experience as they prepare for an exhibition when they return. Beginners, intermediate or advanced photographers welcome.
• Interior Design - build on your Interior Design skills as you visit design studios, museums and galleries. Learn about local design and fabrication. Some experience in the Interior Design program is needed. Student will create a design on a computer display in an art exhibition.
• Spanish - learn the fundamentals of the local language. Practice the language as you explore museums and local establishments. All are welcome in this program.

EF TOURS TRIP REGISTRATION

• All programs are non-credit and open to the community.
• Please visit the EF link to view the most current price, itinerary and to register.
• The price includes all flights, ground transportation, centrally located hotels, breakfast, 4 dinners, entrance to monuments on the itinerary, travel insurance, and a full time local Tour Director.

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STUDENT PERSPECTIVE

Study Abroad gave me the opportunity to experience different cultures, people and embrace a way of life outside of my own. Through Study Abroad I also developed unique friendships and a sense of independence all while continuing to build photographic skills. The Study Abroad Program through ACC made me feel comfortable to travel out of the country for the first time, the program provides the necessary support for such adventures while simultaneously giving each student the independence to experience these new places through their own perspective. The classes that are a part of the trips spend time making sure each student is prepared before travelling and continues supporting us during and after the trip. Travelling with a wide range of programs allows us to learn from one another by spending time together while sharing our fields of study and different perceptions of the world around us. We made new business and educational connections through each other as well as long lasting friendships. - Madi, ACC Student, Amsterdam and Berlin 2022

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Study Abroad Resources & Contact

Questions? Contact the Study Abroad Coordinator - Trish.sangelo@arapahoe.edu