{"id":2099,"date":"2026-02-26T19:11:49","date_gmt":"2026-02-26T19:11:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/international-education\/?page_id=2099"},"modified":"2026-04-22T14:00:42","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T14:00:42","slug":"worldstrides-in-chile","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/international-education\/office-of-international-education-new\/worldstrides-in-chile\/","title":{"rendered":"Worldstrides in Chile"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-2099\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-2099-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-2099-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-2099-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\"><strong>Program<\/strong> Overview<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-2099-1\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-2099-1-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-2099-1-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"1\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-c67d20f9f743-2099\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2026\/02\/placeholder-image-gray-16x9-1.png\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2026\/02\/placeholder-image-gray-16x9-1.png 640w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2026\/02\/placeholder-image-gray-16x9-1-300x169.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" alt=\"Placeholder image icon showing a generic landscape with mountains and a sun, framed by a grey border, often used when an image fails to load.\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-2099-1-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-2099-1-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child\" data-index=\"2\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h3 class=\"widget-title\">Pre-Requisites<\/h3>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<ul>\n<li>Minimum GPA: 2.5<\/li>\n<li>Must have taken either ILCS 202 or ILCS 260 before applying<\/li>\n<li>Approval from SMCM Spanish faculty<\/li>\n<li>Judicial Check<\/li>\n<li>Academic Conduct Check<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-2099-1-1-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"3\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h3 class=\"widget-title\">About the program<\/h3>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<ul>\n<li>Includes an orientation in Santiago and a trip to the Playas del Norte<\/li>\n<li>Live with a supportive and immersive homestay host in Vi\u00f1a del Mar<\/li>\n<li>Explore the eclectic port cities on the NW Pacific Coast of Chile<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-2099-1-2\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-2099-1-2-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"4\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h3 class=\"widget-title\">Dates<\/h3>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<ul>\n<li>NOW OPEN! Spring 2027 Estimated\u00a0 Program Dates: Mid-February - Late June<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0SMCM Application Deadlines:\u00a0 October 1st for Scholarship Consideration, October 15th Final Deadline on <a href=\"http:\/\/smcm.via-trm.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Via TRM<\/a><\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Worldstrides Application Deadlines: Apply by the same deadline on <a href=\"https:\/\/secure.worldstrides.com\/apply\/smcm-signature\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Worldstrides website<\/a> for admission<\/li>\n<li>Estimated Fall Deadlines March 1, March 15<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-2099-2\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-2099-2-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-2099-2-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-gold-buttons panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"5\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-gold-buttons so-widget-smcm-gold-buttons-default-d75171398898-2099\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><nav class=\"smcm-gold-buttons\"><ul><li><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#about-the-program\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-info\"><\/i>About The Program<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#locations\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-regular fa-map-location\"><\/i>Locations<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#academics\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-book\"><\/i>Academics<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#housing-and-meals\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-house-chimney\"><\/i>Housing and Meals<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#student-life\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-person\"><\/i>Student Life<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#important-links\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-exclamation\"><\/i>Important Links<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-2099-3\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div id=\"about-the-program\" class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-2099-3\" ><div id=\"pgc-2099-3-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-2099-3-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"6\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\"><strong>About the Programs<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-2099-3-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"7\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>SMCM partners with <a href=\"https:\/\/worldstrides.com\/en-us\/higher-ed\/programs\/pontificia-universidad-catolica-de-valparaiso-semester#tab=(MzkSlOyYTLCtNhYLMyvFHA)&amp;sortCriteria=%40ws_navigation_title%20ascending\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Worldstrides<\/a> to offer students the opportunity to study Spanish language and Latin American Studies for a semester in Valpara\u00edso and Vi\u00f1a del Mar, Chile. \u00a0On-site staff members provide 24\/7 support, coordinate the arrival orientation, and host several excursions throughout the semester. \u00a0The orientation and excursions are designed to introduce students to Chile\u2019s history and culture, daily life in Chile, and the academic culture at the Pontificia Universidad Cat\u00f3lica de Valpara\u00edso (PUCV).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-2099-3-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-2099-3-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"8\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-c67d20f9f743-2099\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2026\/02\/placeholder-image-gray-16x9-1.png\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2026\/02\/placeholder-image-gray-16x9-1.png 640w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2026\/02\/placeholder-image-gray-16x9-1-300x169.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" alt=\"Placeholder image icon showing a generic landscape with mountains and a sun, framed by a grey border, often used when an image fails to load.\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-2099-4\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div id=\"locations\" class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-2099-4\" ><div id=\"pgc-2099-4-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-2099-4-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"9\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\"><strong>Locations<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-2099-4-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"10\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>The cities of Valpara\u00edso and Vi\u00f1a del Mar are neighboring port cities filled with bohemian, colorful vibes. Valpara\u00edso is a World Heritage City filled with a maze of hills, panoramic views, and historic architecture. It is known as the \u201cJewel of the Pacific\u201d in Chile! Vi\u00f1a del Mar, called the \u201cGarden City\u201d is a peaceful waterfront town filled with resorts, seafood, and museums. You can\u2019t go wrong living and studying in these beautiful locations! On weekends or academic breaks, take the opportunity to explore the breathtaking nature of Chile, such as the Patagonia National Park, and more!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-2099-5\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-2099-5-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-2099-5-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"11\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button red\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/ie\/ways-to-study-abroad\/course-equivalencies\/\">Course Equivalencies<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-2099-5-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-2099-5-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"12\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button red\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/12uIbVWUDXLLTnwcsEFlFUDKD74vjglE8\/edit?usp=drive_web&amp;ouid=111798787772029324148&amp;rtpof=true\"target=\"_blank\">Study Abroad Budget<i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-up-right-from-square\" style=\"color: #e9e9e9;\"><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-2099-6\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div id=\"academics\" class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-2099-6\" ><div id=\"pgc-2099-6-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-2099-6-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"13\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-c67d20f9f743-2099\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2026\/02\/placeholder-image-gray-16x9-1.png\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2026\/02\/placeholder-image-gray-16x9-1.png 640w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2026\/02\/placeholder-image-gray-16x9-1-300x169.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" alt=\"Placeholder image icon showing a generic landscape with mountains and a sun, framed by a grey border, often used when an image fails to load.\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-2099-6-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-2099-6-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"14\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\"><strong>Academics<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-2099-6-1-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"15\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>PUCV is a traditional catholic university which offers students immersive Chilean culture and Spanish language courses, along with a variety of elective topics. At PUCV, students will have the opportunity to select from a list of Spanish-taught courses, depending on their proficiency in the Spanish language. Applicants will take an online Spanish Assessment to find the best level for them. Students who have a high intermediate, advanced, or higher level of Spanish language are eligible to choose from among the PUCV\u2019s 38-hour general elective courses instructed in Spanish with local Chilean students. Advanced students will be able to take courses alongside local Chilean students in a variety of courses and are required to take a course on the Mapuche indigenous people.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-2099-7\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div id=\"housing-and-meals\" class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-2099-7\" ><div id=\"pgc-2099-7-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-2099-7-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"16\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\"><strong>Housing<\/strong> and Meals <\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-2099-7-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"17\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>All SMCM students will be living in a homestay with a local family. \u00a0Students will be provided with three meals per day (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) and laundry service once per week for the duration of the program. \u00a0Students will usually share a host family with another Worldstrides student.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-2099-8\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div id=\"student-life\" class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-2099-8\" ><div id=\"pgc-2099-8-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-2099-8-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"18\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\">Student <strong>Life<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-2099-8-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"19\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>The Worldstrides on-site staff assists students with all aspects of their experience abroad. \u00a0Students can enjoy free computer and internet access at the office, and will also have access to computer labs and WiFi at the university.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-2099-9\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-2099-9-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-2099-9-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-accordion panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"20\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-accordion so-widget-smcm-accordion-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-accordion  navy\"><div class=\"title-container\"><h3>Grading System<\/h3><i class=\"fa-solid fa-plus open-close\" ><\/i><\/div><div class=\"smcm-accordion-content\"> <div class=\"smcm-ac-content-wrapper\"><p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table class=\"three-column-table\" style=\"height: 538px;\" width=\"284\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>Score<\/th>\n<th>SMCM Grade<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>7.0<\/td>\n<td>A+<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>6.5-6.9<\/td>\n<td>A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>6.0-6.4<\/td>\n<td>A-<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>5.5-5.9<\/td>\n<td>B+<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>5.0-5.4<\/td>\n<td>B<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>4.5-4.9<\/td>\n<td>B-<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>4.0-4.4<\/td>\n<td>C<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>0.0-3.9<\/td>\n<td>F<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>Credit Conversion<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>The contact hours for courses with international students at the PUCV is taught at 45 minutes. It is recommended that 38 PUCV contact hours = 34 US. The contact hour for courses with locals is taught at 35 minutes. 38 PUCV contact hours for these = 26 US contact hours. Generally, contact hours divided by 15 equals the number of semester hours.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-2099-10\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div id=\"important-links\" class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-2099-10\" ><div id=\"pgc-2099-10-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-2099-10-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"21\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\"><strong>Important<\/strong> Links<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-2099-10-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button\" data-index=\"22\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button navy\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/worldstrides.com\/en-us\/higher-ed\/programs\/pontificia-universidad-catolica-de-valparaiso-semester#tab=(MzkSlOyYTLCtNhYLMyvFHA)&amp;sortCriteria=%40ws_navigation_title%20ascendinghttps:\/\/worldstrides.com\/en-us\/higher-ed\/programs\/pontificia-universidad-catolica-de-valparaiso-semester#tab=(MzkSlOyYTLCtNhYLMyvFHA)&amp;sortCriteria=%40ws_navigation_title%20ascending\"target=\"_blank\">Worldstrides Spanish Language &amp; Latin American Studies in Chile<i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-up-right-from-square\" style=\"color: #e9e9e9;\"><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-2099-10-0-2\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button\" data-index=\"23\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button navy\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/secure.worldstrides.com\/apply\/smcm-signature\"target=\"_blank\">Direct application link<i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-up-right-from-square\" style=\"color: #e9e9e9;\"><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-2099-10-0-3\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button\" data-index=\"24\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button navy\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lonelyplanet.com\/destinations\/chile\"target=\"_blank\">Lonely Planet: Chile<i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-up-right-from-square\" style=\"color: #e9e9e9;\"><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-2099-10-0-4\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button panel-last-child\" data-index=\"25\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button navy\" style=\"max-width: 100%; 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