Building U.S.-Indonesia Mutual Understanding Since 1994

USINDO SUMMER STUDIES: EXPLORE INDONESIA

Language, Culture, and Contemporary Indonesia

An intensive 10-week language & culture studies fellowship held in Yogyakarta, Indonesia for U.S. university students and recent graduates.

260

alumni since

1996

Language Training

Improve your Bahasa Indonesia proficiency in a classroom setting.

Field Trips

A series of field trips to celebrate cultural and historical sites as well as local organizations in Yogyakarta and Jakarta

Cultural Workshops

Immerse yourself in the unique culture of Indonesia

Experiential Classroom

Experience candid interaction with Indonesians outside of your classroom setting, while also exploring current issues in the community

Host Families

Foster meaningful bonds with your Indonesian host families

Cross-Cultural Reflection

Reflect upon your experiences to navigate the cultural differences and similarities in Indonesia

Jakarta Post-Program

Engage with Indonesian government officials, NGOs, business leaders and experience its city tour

Testimonials


“We saw and experienced a great deal, visiting iconic locations such as Borobudur, Prambanan, Malioboro, Keraton, and more. Yet beyond these famous attractions, the moments that taught me the most came from everyday conversations with Indonesians from across the archipelago. From Aceh to Papua, the people I met radiated a warmth and hospitality I found remarkable. They shared their hopes, anxieties, recommendations, and curiosity about the United States.“

– Awais Hanif, 2025 Summer Studies Fellow


“Before participating in the program, I was in a major phase of confusion and doubt on where I wanted to be in the future. However, after enriching conversations with my host-father on Indonesian politics, engaging with Indonesian media, and interviews of fellow college students on their perspectives of Yogyakarta’s government, I found an emboldened sense of direction and clarity of my passions.”

– Amber Yu, 2025 Summer Studies Fellow


“Setelah menghabiskan empat bulan di sini, saya belajar bahwa untuk benar-benar memahami seseorang atau tempat, Anda tidak bisa hanya membaca buku tentang itu; Anda harus mengalaminya sendiri.”

Translation: “After spending four months here, I learned that to truly understand a person or a place, you cannot just read books about it; you have to experience it yourself.”

– William Park, 2024 Summer Studies Fellow