BLACK LIVES MATTER June 3, 2020

ACA would like to affirm that we value each and every one of our students. However, in light of recent events, please allow me to address this simple but genuine message to our black students.

On behalf of all the ACA team, I want you to know that your story matters. Your voice matters. Your passions and dreams matter. And your pain and your trauma matter. Unquestionably, your life matters.

The burden of injustice that you carry, simply because of the color of your skin, matters.
Change must come. And we, the ACA family, want to be agents of change.
We want to be active in showing you that we hear you and respect your voice.

We are intentional about offering study abroad programs that contribute to changing perceptions and that encourage an appreciation for the differences that can enrich our collective experiences. Because the truth is, we believe in the power of education to improve our lives and the world around us. Starting by educating ourselves about our role in fighting injustice.

I pledge to you that the ACA team will not spare efforts to offer all our students equal opportunities for growth, learning, and the joys of international travel.

We cherish you.
We are listening.
We ask you to help us grow.
You belong in our ACA family.

Sincerely,

Sandra Esteves
Sandra Esteves, PhD
Director, Adventist Colleges Abroad

P.S. Please do not hesitate to email us your stories, suggestions, or feedback at aca@nadadventist.org.

Finances

1. Published prices do not change.
2. $100 registration fee reimbursed upon arrival to program.
3. Scholarships (tuition reduction) available upon request, while funds remain.

Visas

1. ALL students, regardless of program, must apply for a student visa.
2. Please read the instructions sent by ACA and act promptly!
3. Direct all questions about visas to the ACA office.
4. If consulate appointments prove to be difficult, do not despair. Contact us and we will do our best to assist you. 🙂

Safety measures

1. Dormitory conditions adjusted to abide to who and government guidelines. Students will be offered the opportunity to stay in single rooms.
2. If a student is symptomatic or found COVID positive, isolation on campus will be enforced, and online courses will be ensured.
3. Classroom and cafeteria conditions adjusted to abide to who and government guidelines, to reduce contact.
4. Face coverings required on campus and readily available to students.
5. Social distancing required on campus.
6. Hand sanitizer + hand soaps readily available to students.
7. Body temperature regularly measured on campus and during cultural tours.