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A Few Reasons to Study Abroad

• Get university credits for many courses, including some general education courses (check our course catalog online)
• Become more valuable to an employer by mastering fluency in another language.
• Immerse yourself in a foreign country and learn a new language
• Think outside the box and diversify your educational experience
• Dream bigger and expand your career opportunities
• Amplify visibility when applying for graduate programs
• Discover new skills and passions
• Enjoy awesome adventures and collect incredible personal stories
• Find the love of your life
• Study and travel for a very affordable price
• Become a world traveler
• Get in touch with your family’s ancestral roots
• Deepen your spiritual life
• Expand your horizons and become a world changer

Eligibility To Apply

• College GPA of 2.5
• Good citizenship record
• For Spanish programs only: 1 year college Spanish – or – 2 years high school Spanish (No prerequisite for summer)
• Must be currently enrolled in an Adventist institution (please contact us if you are not).

After You Apply

• If approved by your home university, they will mail us your application.
• Check your email! If accepted by ACA, we will send you an email with instructions regarding the mailing of an acceptance package with all the documents you will need.
• READ the instructions as soon as you receive them. Got questions? Email us.

What You Will Need

• A valid passport
• Possibly a visa (ACA office will provide information)
• Local currency (of host country)
• Credit card (American Express not recommended)
• Adapter plugs (Ethernet adapter for Apple products will provide a better internet connection)
• Phone charger (While traveling)
• Personal items (Appropriate clothing, Google weather of destination)
• Personal toiletries
• Comfortable walking shoes
• Backpack for weekend trips
• A good sense of humor

Items Provided on Host Campus:

• Sheets and blankets
• Towels
• Books

Price of Your ACA Program Includes:

• Tuition and fees
• Room and board
• Transfer of credits
• Books
• Program organized cultural tours (includes hotels, food, tickets)
• Health insurance and travel insurance (for more information visit the “Your Insurance” page on our website)
• Pick up/drop off at airport at beginning/end of program
• Unpaid internship opportunities during the academic year
• Pocket money—most ACA academic year programs offer students some pocket money

Employees of our church and institutions in the North American Division: Please consult with your HR about your benefits. Your child may be eligible for subsidy when studying abroad.

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If you need more information, please read through our 2022-2023 catalog.

Still have questions? Email us.