Education Abroad Portal

GGC Math-Science Program in Thailand
Seoul, South Korea; Bangkok, Chiang Mai, and Krabi, Thailand
 

About the Program

Study how math and chemistry relates to key environmental issues facing Thailand, the United States, and even South Korea. On this summer trip, you will explore the relationship between culture, science, and industry as you visit chemistry labs and research facilities and take local tours of cultural and historical sites in such places as Chiang Mai, Bangkok, and Seoul, South Korea.

The program is designed in a way that you will get the most of both your math and science experience while at the same time experiencing up close the amazing cultures of Thailand and South Korea.

There will be four major site visits of 3 days or more each including: Seoul, South Korea; Chiang Mai, Krabi, and Bangkok, Thailand. At each site visit, the students will be exposed to the animal and plant bio-diversity and will also learn how to collect data and use statistical or calculus methods to interpret it.

Also, students will work with their Thai or Korean student counterparts for maximum educational and cultural exposure.

The trips will span from visits of Incheon and Seoul on the Pacific, to Krabi on the Indian Ocean, to the mountains of Chiang Mai, at the border of the Golden Triangle between Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar, in the lands of the ancient Lana.

Course Information

This is a month long GGC faculty-led study abroad program that allows the participating students to earn the following GGC Credits:

MATH 2050-STATISTICS 3 CREDITS
MATH 2200 - CALCULUS 1 - 4 CREDITS
BIOL 3050 - TROPICAL BIOLOGY - 3 CREDITS
CHEM 1212K - PRINCIPLES OF CHEMISTRY II - 4 CREDITS
CHEM 4400 - COMPUTATIONAL CHEMISTRY - 3 CREDITS

Location

This program will take place in Chiang Mai, Krabi, Kamphaeng Phet, and Bangkok Thailand as well as in Seoul, South Korea. Itinerary may include visits to:
 

Museums, Gardens, and Temples in Seoul Doi Sethep Temple Tiger Camp Royal Gardens Evergreen Forests Waterfalls Tiger Cave Temple Indian Ocean

Mangrove Forest National Parks Elephant Camp Sukhothai Temple Ruins Sukhothai Museum Night Market Reclining Buddha Imperial Palace

Dates & Duration
This program goes for 29 days during the Summer semester.
 

Start: May 31, 2024

End: June 28, 2024

 

Cost & Payment

PROGRAM COST: $5,240**

**Please make note all payments are non-refundable upon receipt unless GGC cancels the study abroad program.
GGC tuition and fees are NOT included. Those must be paid before departure and must meet GGC deadlines for tuition and fee payments. 
 

What's included? Airfare Room International health insurance Ground transportation Taxes Airport fees

What's NOT included? GGC tuition & fees Some meals Passport Personal expenses (shopping, personal trips, etc.) Unexpected incidents

Payment schedule

For full payment:

December 31, 2023

$5,240

For installment payments:

Payment	Due Date	Amount
First Payment	November 30, 2023	$1,200
Second Payment	January 31, 2024	$1,800
Third Payment	March 31, 2024	$1,000
Final Payment	April 30, 2024	$1,240

 

Deadline

The deadline to apply for this program is March 31, 2024.

**Tuition and fees not included!
 

Contact

For more information, please contact the program directors:
 

• Program Directors: Dr. Boyko Gyurov bgyurov@ggc.edu 678-824-5167 & Dr. Neville Formelu nforlemu@ggc.edu 404-991-8837
• Program Specialist: Moriah King - (678) 407-5597 - internationalization@ggc.edu