Welcome to the Study Abroad Program

 

Why Study Abroad?

There is no better way to expand your awareness of the world than to live, study, and experience another country and culture firsthand. The study abroad experience provides an unsurpassed opportunity for personal growth, individual revelation and maturity, and the possibility to master a new language and develop a sense of confidence and personal accomplishment. These qualities demonstrate to others that you are an individual worth investing in - someone with a global perspective who is not afraid to grow.

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ACC Student Awarded CBYX Fellowship in Germany

Austin Community College student Skye Ayres has been accepted to participate in the 2009-2010 Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals!  75 total participants were chosen from an applicant pool of nearly 500, and it is a great accomplishment that Ms. Ayres was chosen to take part in this unique study- and work-abroad fellowship.

Now entering its 26th year, the CBYX program is made possible due to the ongoing support of the United States Congress and the German Bundestag.  Participants spend two months in an intensive German language course, 4 months studying at a German university or professional school, and 5 months completing an internship in their career field with a German company.  The fellowship covers international airfare, language school and university tuition, living and food stipends, partial housing expenses, health insurance, and costs for travel within Germany and seminars throughout the year.

Participants must be between the ages of 18 and 24 at the start of the program, and must be US citizens or permanent residents.  Applicants do not need to be enrolled to participate, but should have well-defined career goals with related work/internship experience, flexibility, good communication skills, diplomacy, and a strong sense of American identity.  Previous knowledge of German is not required but is strongly recommended.  The program is designed primarily for young adults in business, technical, engineering, agricultural, and vocational fields, though candidates in all fields are encouraged to apply. 

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US Passport

 

It is never too early to apply for your United States Passport. The application process can take up to 4-5 months, so apply today.

• Download an Application
• Visit http://travel.state.gov/passport/passport_1738.html for more information

Fill out the application and take it along with your original birth certificate, driver’s license, check or credit card to pay the $100 fee, and two passport photos to a passport acceptance facility. You can find the nearest passport acceptance facility by typing in your zip code at this link http://iafdb.travel.state.gov/

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FAQs

Click here for a list of FAQs.

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Are you interested in studying International Business?

Visit the International Business Institute website at www.austincc.edu/intlbus

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Are you interested in attending ACC as an international student?

Visit the International Student Office website at www.austincc.edu/support/international