Program Overview

Program Overview

The OSPSANTG 100S program, titled "Chile's Pathway to a Sustainable Future," is a unique academic experience that explores critical themes in sustainability.

Program Quick Facts

• Location: Santiago, Chile
• Faculty Leader: Prof. Sharon Reid
• Program duration: To Be Determined (TBD)
• Number of Units: TBD
• WAY Designation: Social Inquiry (SI)
• Catalog Number: OSPSANTG 100S
• Grading basis: Satisfactory/No Credit
• Arrival Date: August 1, 2025
• Departure Date: August 30, 2025
• BOSP Program Advisor: Ash Gauer
• General Eligibility Requirements: Application Process
• Academic Prerequisites: None; the course will be taught in English
• Activity Level: Light, including walking tours, easy/short hikes, and site visits
• Program Fee: TBD
• Weather: Winter season in Chile during August
• Max Capacity: TBD

General Description

This course delves into critical themes in sustainability, including global and local perspectives, urban sustainability, and indigenous views on sustainability and conservation. Students will engage in lectures by leading experts, field trips, readings, movie viewings, and a period of reflection culminating in a final report.

Living and Travel Conditions

Participants will reside in a self-catering residence in downtown Santiago, sharing apartments with up to four students. The residence includes amenities such as a gym, laundry services, and study rooms.

Faculty

Prof. Sharon Reid, a member of the local faculty at the BOSP Santiago Center, teaches a course on Global Change in Chile. She holds a Ph.D. in Ecology from the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile and is passionate about natural history and sharing her expertise with students.

Prerequisites and Expectations

Students are required to attend every session, participate in class discussions, and engage with course materials. They must approach the program with an open mind, respect their peers and instructors, and adhere to academic deadlines.

Grading Basis

Credit/No Credit, based on class attendance and the timely completion of four weekly assessments (written report or presentation).

Program Cost

The program fee, which is highly subsidized, covers a portion of the total costs and may increase in the future.

What Stanford Provides

• Housing for the duration of the program
• All meals for the duration of the program
• Onsite transportation for all program activities
• All program excursions and activities

What Stanford Does Not Provide

• International travel costs to and from the program location
• Immigration expenses, including passport and visa costs
• Recommended immunization/vaccination costs
• Course materials
• Other incidental expenses

Financial Assistance

BOSP is committed to ensuring access for all students, regardless of financial circumstances. Financial need will not impact program admission decisions. All applicants will be considered for financial assistance towards the program fee and travel grant. Students with demonstrated financial need may be eligible for a fee waiver of up to 100% of the program fee. Award amounts will be announced after acceptance. Students receiving a Federal Pell Grant may be eligible for additional federal funding.