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Immerse yourself in Bali - an island incredibly rich in culture, tradition and nature, and a people that will welcome you with open hearts. This program will give you hands-on experiential education in Marine biology, culture, and sociology!

You will spend time in both remote, quiet villages as well as in thriving cultural centers, giving you an unparalleled opportunity to explore and experience the vibrant diversity and friendliness that is Bali. Learn about Marine Biology by snorkeling on breathtaking coral reefs just steps from the shore and exploring how reefs and marine organisms differ from the north to the south. Delve into the environmental footprint and challenges and discover innovations of those seeking to improve humanity's relationship to nature.

Truly experience and savor Bali’s astoundingly colorful and distinct cultures.  You will learn about the culture, religion, art, architecture, sculptures, dance and music, as well as a myriad of social issues both distinct and similar to our own. Bali is a place that once visited, will stay with you forever – the beauty, friendliness, and spirit of the island will deepen your life and your connection to the world.

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July 12, 2020 (Depart the U.S.) - August 9, 2020 (Depart Bali)

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Co-Director Michelle Paddack, Ph.D:
Professor Michelle Paddack is passionate about the ocean and sharing its beauty with students.  Her marine science classes are designed to be experiential so that students can interact directly with what they are learning.  She loves teaching students of all majors, helping them to enjoy science and nature while discovering their own paths.  Professor Paddack recently returned from Bali, where she led the spring semester program for SBCC.

Many SBCC students have been involved in Michelle’s scientific research; specializing in reef ecology and biocultural conservation.  She works closely with fishermen and indigenous peoples whose lives rely upon oceans to revive and strengthen traditional cultural practices and knowledge by sharing ecological knowledge and scientific perspectives to support sustainable, thriving, diverse communities.  Working across the globe and bringing those experiences back into the classroom provides students with a unique perspective of science in action. 

Prior to her scientific career, Michelle was a Principal Dancer with a professional dance company in Washington, D.C. ‘Images of Cultural Artistry.’  She feels so honored to have achieved her own life dreams and strives to help people discover and realize their own aspirations and see how their own passions can ripple out into supporting a vibrant, connected, healthy world.  

You can reach Professor Paddack at:
mjpaddack@pipeline.sbcc.edu 

Co-Director Betsy Phillips:
At SBCC Betsy Phillips has been teaching as an adjunct professor of Sociology as well as for the Addictions Department and International Students Department for the past five years, as well as an LCSW/Counselor in the Student Health Department. You can also find her at the UCSB Acacia Counseling Center, and she works as a job skills coordinator for Domestic Violence Solutions. Professor Phillips has worked extensively as an activist and social worker with a large variety of populations and cultures, teaching coursework in Multicultural Counseling, Marriage family and Intimacy, Introduction to Social Work with a focus on International Social work. She is fascinated by the interplay of culture and social change theories, and is particularly interested in environmental social work.  She has a BA in Latin American Studies and a minor in Biology from Carleton College and a masters in Social Work from the University of Utah.  She has a second degree in Dance, and has additionally been teaching Yoga, Pilates, Barre, and Dance classes for the past twenty years.

You can reach Professor Phillips at:
epphillips@pipeline.sbcc.edu
(805)350-8888

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The program will have many cultural and academic events, which will be mandatory. Below is a list of program highlights included in the program (subject to change):

- Explore - Two half-day  snorkel excursions
- Two half-day  snorkel excursions
- Two morning snorkel boat excursions in
- One beach access snorkel excursion in
- lecture (subject to availability)
- Visit the Marine Megafauna Foundation ()
- Learn about turtles and conservation in - Experience the , , & - Watch a dance performance
- Take a downhill cultural bike ride or learn about

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You do not have to be currently enrolled at SBCC to apply for the program. However, you must meet the following requirements to participate in the program:

• Must enroll at SBCC for the summer 2020 semester upon acceptance in the program
• Must be in good academic standing 
• Must be at least 18 years old on the day of departure
• Must successfuly complete the application process

There is no major or language requirement for this program.

Acceptance and participation in the program is not guaranteed until you have completed the interview with the program director and all required documents are received by the Study Abroad office.

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The courses that are offered as part of the program are usually UC/CSU transferable. You must enroll in a minimum of 7 units. 

Please note that we will have a mandatory pre-departure meeting and class meetings prior to departure. 

Classes offered on this program are:

• BIO 125 Marine Biology, 4 units (lecture and lab) If you have already taken BIO 125 you might be able to enroll in BIO 124 Biological Oceanography, 4 units (lecture and lab)

• SOC 104 Social Psychology, 3 units

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$ 2,995

* based on 20-24 students
** does not include flight, tuition, books
*** includes $450 application fee

Program Fee Includes:
- $450 application fee
- Mandatory excursions (see 'Program Highlights")
- Transportation and entry fees for mandatory excursions
- Housing accommodations in 3-star villas and hotels with air conditioning and swimming pool based on double and triple occupancy
- Daily breakfast and 8 additional meals
- ISIC/ITIC cards
- Support by Latitudes Abroad LLC to purchase the group flight or individual flight tickets

Program Fee Does Not Include:
- Round-trip airfare (an optional group flight is available through Latitudes Abroad LLC for an additional fee,  see "Travel" for more information)
- Passport or visa fees if applicable
- Meals other than those listed
- SBCC tuition, fees, books (non-residents are required to pay out-of-state or out-of-country fees)
- Personal expenses
- Additional fieldtrips and excursions to those listed
- Anything not specified

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 $450 application fee due with application by April 1, 2020

$2,545 final program payment due April 1, 2020 (Final  payment to be made directly to Latitudes Abroad LLC.)

OPTIONAL: 
Latitudes Group Flight cost and payment deadline tbd and to be paid directly to Latitudes Abroad LLC. 

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Latitudes Abroad LLC will offer a group flight with affordable airline options on China Airlines, EVA Airlines or Cathay Pacific. The best pricing will be available between December 2019 and March 2020. Latitudes Abroad LLC will coordinate the purchase of the group flight once the minimum number of student participants (20) has been reached and students will be able to call a designated number to purchase their ticket in the group flight.

In addition, Latitudes Abroad LLC will also offer assistance to purchase flights which arrive in Bali between 2:30pm and 3:30pm on July 13, 2020 and depart from Bali between 3:30m and 4:15pm on August 9, 2020. These arrival and departure times correspond with the group arrival and departure airport transfers. 

UPDATE 2/26/20: If you are not on the group flight and are purchasing your own flight tickets for the program, please note that you can not fly through China or Hong Kong due to current travel restrictions.

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Monday, April 1, 2020

Please note: This program is currently on a Waiting List acceptance only. To be accepted to the waiting list, you will have to successfully complete the application process including the interview with the program directors.

Your application fee will not be deposited unless you are accepted in the program and it can be returned until then.

Should you, at any time after being placed on the waiting list, no longer want to participate in the program, it is your responsibility to withdraw your application by contacting nwalther@pipeline.sbcc.edu. Students on the waiting list will replace any spots that become available in the order they have been placed on the list based on availability of rooms up to the final payment date April 1, 2020
Hard-copy applications are available at the SBCC Study Abroad Office.
 
Submit the $450 application deposit with the program application and required application documents to the SBCC Study Abroad Office by the application deadline. Please make check out to Latitudes Abroad LLC., our service provider.

We cannot accept cash!
 
After review of your application, an interview with Professor Michelle Paddack and/or Betsy Phillips will be scheduled. If you live outside the Santa Barbara area, you may be interviewed by phone or Skype.
 
The deposit check will be forwarded to Latitudes Abroad LLC. upon your official acceptance to the program, at which point it becomes non-refundable.
 
Subsequent payments must be made directly to Latitudes Abroad LLC. Failure to make any payment when due will automatically cancel you from the program one week after the payment due date. All payments are effective the day they are received by Latitudes Abroad LLC.

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Cancellations must be done in writing to the SBCC Study Abroad Office at nwalther@pipeline.sbcc.edu and is effective on the date received. 

If the student cancels their participation after being accepted into the program, but before April 1, 2020, the cancellation shall be $450.

For cancellations on or after April 1, 2020 there will be no refund.

These fees are separate from any airline charges.

Should the program be cancelled prior to April 1, 2020, all participants shall receive a full refund of their program cost, not including any airline cancellation fees.

Should the program be cancelled after April 1, 2020, all participants shall receive a full refund of their program cost minus non-recoverable costs. This is in addition to any airline cancellation fees.

In the event of the U.S. State Department issuing a Level 3 travel warning that advises U.S. Citizens not to travel to Indonesia, Latitudes Abroad, LLC agrees to the following:
- If the program has not yet departed, upon consultation and agreement with SBCC, cancel the program and refund all fees paid to Latitudes Abroad, LLC minus any non-recoverable costs.
- If the program has already departed, assemble the students and faculty in a safe location and upon consultation and agreement with SBCC, suspend the program and coordinate arrangements to fly the students and faculty back to the USA. In this case, students will receive a pro-rated refund of all fees paid to Latitudes Abroad, LLC for the proportion of the program not completed minus any non-recoverable costs, including any costs incurred in coordinating the flights back to the USA.

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Several Information meetings will be held on the SBCC campus each semester. No RSVP is required, just stop by. Parents are welcome to attend. Check with the Study Abroad office to confirm the meeting times and locations.

WHERE?  Luria Library Faculty Meeting Room L137
WHEN?
Thursday, September 5 at 5pm
Wednesday, September 11 at 4pm
Thursday, October 17 at 4pm

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