Coming Up in ELC:

Scholarship Application: Spring 2021

• Application available online HERE
• Submission Deadline: Monday, April 19 @ 5:00 pm Texas Time
• Two (2) scholarships are typically awarded: one for AEP and one for ELP
• Award will cover $1700 towards intensive tuition for the Summer 1 2021(10–week) session in either AEP or ELP

Continuing Student Applications

• Application available online HERE
• For Summer 2021
• We would love to see you again!

Upcoming Social Events:

Talk Time

• Practice your English conversation skills with native English speakers!
• Tuesday, April 6
• 5:00 – 6:00 pm Texas Time
• Link on Canvas calendar!

 

English Escape Room Social

• Socialize with your friends in the ELC during this fun game!
• Thursday, April 8
• 5:00 – 6:00 pm Texas Time
• Link on Canvas calendar!

 

Outdoor Austin Adventures

Barton Springs Pool

• Natural spring-fed water.
• It’s COLD! 68-70 degrees Fahrenheit (20-21 degrees Celsius)
• Federally protected habitat, which is home to the Barton Springs Salamander.
• Hours: Guarded Swim- Tuesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays from 8 am to 8 pm
• 2-hour time limit, $5 entry
• Check for prohibited items
• Remember to wear face masks when physical distancing is not possible.

The Barton Creek Greenbelt

• We just call it “the Greenbelt”
• 12.68 miles of gorgeous trails
• Located just a few minutes from downtown!
• Considered one of the top hiking trails in Texas
• Great for hiking, mountain biking, several swimming holes (when there’s water), and even rock climbing on the limestone bluffs!
• Honestly, it can be a little confusing to find the access points. Click this link for a guide.
• Remember to wear face masks when physical distancing is not possible.

Lady Bird Lake Hike-and-Bike Trail

• Austinites often call the river-like water bisecting Austin either Town Lake or Lady Bird Lake, but it’s actually a reservoir of the Colorado River!
• 10 + miles of trail that meanders along the water’s edge.
• You’ll pass by skyscrapers, neighborhoods, ball fields, and cultural attractions.
• There’s even a Boardwalk portion of the Trail!
• Remember to wear face masks when physical distancing is not possible, and an interactive link of the trail here.

Kayaking & Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP) on Town Lake

• These are two of the MOST popular activities to do on Town Lake in Austin.
• You sit down to kayak, and it can be fun and fast!
• You stand up to paddleboard, it and can be a fun way to work out your abs!
• There are several places to purchase rentals along the Hike-and-Bike Trail, check out these two popular locations: the Texas Rowing Center and the Rowing Dock.
• Price: $15 – $35 per hour or $35 – $55 for the day.
• Remember to wear face masks when physical distancing is not possible.