Journey to the far reaches of the Pacific Ocean where we immerse ourselves in the island lifestyles of Sumatra, Bali, and Fiji. Students will have the opportunity to assist in native mangrove and coral reef restoration, help restore age-old Bataknese houses in a Sumatran village and gain insight into environmental sustainability and natural disaster relief. We also explore the unique challenges of local health care and dive deep into local island culture and tradition. Before you will have finished the semester, you will have gained your SCUBA certification and challenged yourself on the waves with several surf classes.
Pacific Islands
Fiji, Sumatra, Bali
70 Days
Trip duration
12+
Grades
70 Days
September 1 – November 9 (Available Spring 2024)
February 15 - April 24
LAX
Arrival & Departure
$15,500
Tuition
70 Days
Trip duration
September 1 – November 9 (Available Spring 2024)
February 15 - April 24
12+
Grades
*Airfare for international and in-country flights additional
Overview
Program Highlights
- Track Orangutans and Interview Rangers While Working Alongside a Sumatran NGO
- Explore Ubud, Indonesia’s Spiritual Hub, and Participate in a Water Cleansing Ritual
- Conduct Site Visit to Various Social Enterprises in Bali while Living in a Homestay
- Lend a Hand in a Coral Reef Rehabilitation Project and Conduct Important Reef Surveys
- Become SCUBA Certified in the Warm Pacific Waters of Fiji
- Surf the Famous Waves of Bali’s Bukit Peninsula
- Visit a Balinese Birthing Clinic to Learn About Access to Health Care in Bali
- Learn About Traditional Sumatran Life and Rice Farming During a Homestay
Cultural Exchange
Settle into a rice farming community and get a feel for rural Sumatran lifestyle by helping out in the rice fields, learning traditional basket weaving, and cooking local foods. Explore Ubud, and participate in a water cleansing ritual at the spiritual center and heart of Bali. Participate in a traditional dance workshop and cooking classes in Fiji.
Culture
Adventure
Earn your SCUBA certification while exploring the incredible array of multi-colored fish and corals populating Fiji’s world-renowned reefs. Ride the famous waves of Bali Bukit Peninsula during surf lessons with local instructors. Explore the islands’ stunning surroundings through hikes to local waterfalls and treks through the lush Sumatran rainforest.
SCUBA
Surfing
Hiking
Wildlife and Marine Science Exploration
In the small community of Bukit Lawang, work alongside local biologists who are working to restore the population of the critically endangered orangutan. Support the grassroots initiative in the warm waters of Fiji to fight the degradation of coral reefs by conducting surveys, coral planting, fish identification, and mangrove tree planting. Assist in a sand dune restoration project to protect vital coastal habitat.
Work Project
Wildlife
Social Justice and Public Health
Learn about Indo Fijan culture through preparing meals for a local women’s shelter. Engage with multiple social justice projects in the bustling capital of Fiji, Suva. Visit an incredible birthing clinic and learn about Balinese access to healthcare, focused primarily on women’s health, through engaging with this center’s inspiring founder.
Public Health
Work Project
Have questions? Speak to one of our Program Directors, give them a call at (415) 332.5075 , they love talking about their trips!
