SMCCCD Study Abroad

ENVS 115 - Environmental Science | 3.0 Units

Prerequisites: None 

AA/AS Degree Requirements: Area B1, B2

Transfer Credit: CSU (CSU GE Area B1, B2), UC (IGETC Area 5A, 5B)

Non-student community members and students who have already taken ENVS 115 are both welcome to join this adventure.  Contact us for information on community travel and/or independent study credit opportunities.

This course begins as a hybrid course during summer session.  Much of the course content will be covered online (over 4 weeks from June 15 to July 18 ) during summer session.  We will also meet two time via Zoom and two times in person on the following dates: June 23, June 30, July 7, and July 14.  After the completion of the summer session, we begin our 16 day adventure in Peru!

Program Fee

• $4,745 per student – Based on a minimum of 10-14 participants
• $4,295 per student – Based on a minimum of 15-19 participants
• $4,145 per student – Based on a minimum of 20-24 participants 
  *International airfare not included.
• Option group flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Lima (LIM) : $1,200

Payment Schedule 

March 21, 2025 (deadline to apply)	$712	On or before March 21 upon      submitting the application
April 21, 2025	50% of the total remaining program	Second payment deadline
May 21, 2025	Full payment due	Final payment deadline

 

Program Fee Includes

• WorldStrides’ comprehensive risk management and insurance
• Accommodations, some meals, in country transportation in Peru, guides, & cultural immersions
• Intra-program flight from Lima to Puerto Maldonado
• Intra-program flight from Puerto Maldonado to Cusco
• Intra-program train transportation from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes
• Intra-program train transportation from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo
• Intra-program flight from Cusco to Talara
• Intra-program flight from Talara to Lima

Refund and Withdrawal Policy

1. April 21, 2025, 90 days prior to departure

        15% of ground services portion of program fee becomes non-refundable, plus any additional non-refundable            costs previously committed to by SMCCCD.

2. May 21, 2025, 60 days prior to departure

         50% of ground services portion of program fee and any airfare penalties (if applicable) become non-                         refundable, plus any additional non-refundable costs previously committed to by SMCCCD.

3. June 20, 2025, 30 days prior to departure

        100% of ground services and airfare costs (if applicable) become non-refundable, plus any additional non-              refundable costs previously committed by SMCCCD

At the time of application to the program, students must satisfy the following program eligibility requirements:

• 18+ years old
• Be in good academic and disciplinary standing
• Complete an interview with the Professor of the course

Community Participants

Community participants are welcome to attend the summer Program. Spots are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. You are not required to take any course. 

A $500 contribution to the San Mateo County Community College District’s study abroad scholarship fund is required for the community participants.  This is the same practice as other Community Travel Programs offered by SMCCCD Study Abroad. You may pay it separately at the SMCCCD Foundation webpage after you apply for the program.

* Information about how to make the $500 donation will be sent to you via email after you are officially accepted by the program.