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Mar 23, 2010
In early March, ACM staff members Scott Ozaroski and Heather Everst visited Mexico City, site of ACM's new Mexico Summer Program: Service Learning & Language Immersion. The following is Scott's account of some of the highlights of their visit.
MONDAY EVENING – "So, how many pesos should we take out?"
Mexico City's downtown square
It was the first visit to Mexico City for both of us, and I wasn't sure what to expect from one of the largest cities in the world. I usually do lots of research before trips aboard, but aside from a quick skim through my Lonely Planet guidebook on the flight down, I landed in Mexico City ready for whatever came my way.
The line for customs and immigration at Benito Juárez International Airport was thankfully short. After a quick trip to an ATM for some local currency, we made our way to a taxi stand, figured out the fixed price of a taxi to our guest house, and hopped in a cab to ride into the heart of the city. Read more
Portraying the Journey of Life Dec 16, 2009- Encounters with people, cultures, history, and the physical environment are among the experiences chronicled in the prize-winning photos from the 2009-10 ACM Off-Campus Study Photo Contest.
Leaving Footprints Behind ... Learning Lessons Along the Way Apr 24, 2009- Students shared compelling stories about adventure and discovery, academic and personal growth, and insights gained at the ACM Off-Campus Study Student Symposium.
New Summer Programs Feature Service Learning and Cultural Immersion Feb 9, 2009- Active participation describes ACM’s two new summer programs in Mexico and India, which feature language study, homestays, and service learning projects with community-based organizations.
Excitement of Off-Campus Study Reflected in Students' Photos Jan 30, 2009- As part of the 50th Anniversary celebration, ACM sponsored the Off-Campus Study Photo Contest, inviting students to share the images and impressions they gathered from studying around the world.
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News
- ACM Symposium Will Highlight Students' Research, Internships, and Experiences on Off-Campus Study Mar 19, 2010
- Students' presentations and panel discussions on April 16-17 will be streamed live on the ACM website.
- Application Deadline Extended for some ACM Programs Mar 17, 2010
- ACM has extended the application deadline for several upcoming ACM off-campus study programs. Interested students should contact the ACM office immediately.
- 2010-11 Off-Campus Study Program Prices Announced Feb 5, 2010
- The updated pricing for ACM's 2010-11 off-campus study programs has been approved and is now posted online.
- Gilman Scholarships Awarded to ACM Students for Study Abroad Feb 4, 2010
- Competitive grant program supports 18 students from nine ACM colleges for study in Botswana, China, Spain, Egypt, and ten other countries.
- Traveling Photo Exhibit Will Showcase Students’ Off-Campus Study Experiences Dec 9, 2009
- Winning and honorable mention photos from the 2009-10 ACM Off-Campus Study Photo Contest will be exhibited on 11 ACM campuses in early 2010.
- ACM Application Deadlines Approaching for Spring 2010 Programs Oct 8, 2009
- Students interested in Spring 2010 ACM programs should submit their applications now, as deadlines are quickly approaching.
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Photo spotlight
The Pyramid of the Sun, located at the archaeological site of Teotihuacán, just outside of Mexico City.
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