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Thailand Mini Semester | Pacific Discovery
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Pacific Discovery
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Location
  • Thailand
    • Bangkok
    • Chiang Rai
    • Krabi
Length
4 - 12 weeks
Program Tags
Adventure Travel After College College Credit Conservation Cultural Immersion Hands-On Learning Post-High School Study Abroad Volunteer Abroad Wilderness Yoga Retreats +1
Need-based funding, Merit-based funding, General grants/scholarships, Payment plans, 529 Plan eligibility, BIPOC funding
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Program Details

Activities
Animal Viewing Rock Climbing Yoga
Timeframe
Fall Spring
Housing
Cabin Hostel Hotel Lodge
Primary Language
English
Age Min.
17
Age Max
22

Pricing

Price Details
All in-program travel and transport, excluding flights
All accommodation
All meals
All expeditions, activities, excursions, volunteer projects and entry fees as described in the itinerary
Experienced Program Instructors and local guides
Informal lectures from resident experts on conservation and eco-tourism
Experiential core curriculum that pushes students to reflect and ask questions of themselves
Certificate of Program Completion
What's Included
Accommodation Activities Equipment Meals Park Fees Tour Guide Transportation
What's Not Included
Airfare Travel Insurance Visa
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About Program

Discover the heart of Thailand through adventure, service, and self-discovery. Over six unforgettable weeks, explore ancient temples, vibrant cities, and remote villages. Connect with local communities, volunteer at an elephant sanctuary, and learn Thai cooking and Muay Thai.

From kayaking hidden lagoons to cycling historic ruins and experiencing homestays in the north, this journey invites you to dive into culture, build resilience, and grow with purpose.

With guided reflection, conservation projects, and a close-knit group of peers, you’ll gain confidence, perspective, and lifelong friendships.

Whether you’re seeking clarity, challenge, or connection, this is more than a journey, it’s a turning point.

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Program Highlights

  • Get up close and personal with elephants during a volunteer project at an elephant sanctuary
  • Scuba diving course in the the clear waters of Southern Thailand
  • Hike and tube in the jungle, rivers and lakes of Khao Sok National Park
  • Learn hands-on about conservation and sustainability at a wildlife reserve in Kanchanaburi
  • Kayak around the beaches and islets in Southern Thailand

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Diversity & Inclusion 💙

We understand that we have a long way to go in achieving the diversity we strive for among our students, staff, and partners. We are committed to fostering a more diverse and inclusive organization, and we recognize that this requires time, effort, and resources. At Pacific Discovery, we deeply value diversity, equity, and social justice, and we are dedicated to creating educational experiences that reflect and promote these values. Our program curriculum incorporates social justice education and encourages students to explore their own identities. To further support these efforts, we offer a 'Diverse Voices' Scholarship.
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All of our Pacific Discovery programs are LGBTQIA+ friendly, and our operations team have attended CIS Abroad's LGBTQ+ Allyship Training, to ensure we’re doing what we can to support this community. We provide an open and non judgemental space for students to explore who they are at this pivotal time of their life, and in our admissions process we seek information not only on a student's gender, but their pronouns and gender identity. We’re aware of the differing cultural perspectives of LQBTQIA in the countries that we visit, and can direct students to a semester location where they’ll feel the most comfortable. Operationally we ensure that our instructors use inclusive language and can facilitate conversations with students around their identity, and discuss the rooming situations with LGBTQIA+ students.
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Our programs are designed to support students with a wide range of neurodiverse conditions while following our essential eligibility criteria. For students needing extra help, we provide personalized wellness plans . These plans include coping strategies, care protocols, and specific requirements to help them engage effectively in the program. Our instructors have access to mental health first aid resources and are well-prepared to offer strong support to students with these needs.
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Our programs offer a variety of physical activities, including hiking, surfing, rafting, and mountain biking. We make sure to accommodate students with diverse needs such as asthma, diabetes, and chronic medical conditions, while working within the infrastructure of the host country and our program schedules. We're mindful of the varying levels of accessibility in the countries we visit and can help students choose a semester location where they feel most at ease.
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Impact 🌎

Sustainability is one of the 6 core components of each Pacific Discovery program, where we educate students about the local and global environmental issues, how to travel sustainably, and have them think deeply about their impact and what they can do in their daily lives to affect change.

We recently embarked on a Net Positive Benefit project where we are qualifying what impacts our groups have on the local communities, taking into consideration carbon emissions +/- social impacts +/- conservation impacts +/- community impacts. On our programs, students engage with non-profit organisations such as Litter Intelligence, Scholars of Sustenance, Ulu Mau puanui, Llama Pack project where they directly work for a better future - planting trees, eradicating invasive weed species, helping local communities and food banks.
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We make a conscious decision to partner with host communities and suppliers who are passionate about our students' participation and involvement with them being of a positive benefit to the community. We want our presence to enable positive sustainable growth for our partners and this mantra is ingrained in the fabric of our programs.
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About Pacific Discovery

Pacific Discovery offers semester and summer abroad programs designed for high school graduates, university students, and recent graduates seeking adventure, cultural immersion, and personal growth. Our programs combine six core elements: educational travel, service learning, cultural and language experiences, sustainable adventure travel, outdoor...

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