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

“Having hosted the Summer Studies Program for over a decade, USINDO was very familiar with interacting with American exchange students. This provided me with a unique understanding of Indonesian interpretations of American life and people, as we had many conversations about how there can be significant environmental and personality differences between Americans based on their background and hometown. It was through these conversations that I felt both my host parents and I grew our knowledge a lot about the similarities and differences in values between the U.S. and Indonesia.”

– Mikaela Inadomi, 2017 Summer Studies Participant

 

“Before I came to Indonesia, I made plans to learn about the culture, the society, and the history of Indonesia. Little did I know, that I would learn so much more than what I had expected. Not only did I learn about the people and the culture, but I also extended my knowledge on the socio-political condition of Indonesia by interacting with the people I met with throughout the program. I am so incredibly grateful for this experience. The program gave me the ability to further my studies and to grow as an individual and a global citizen. Thank you so much for USINDO for making it happen.”

– Allison DiMase, 2016 Summer Studies Participant

 

“When I learned of the opportunity to live in Indonesia for the summer, I found that most of my friends and acquaintances lacked even the most basic knowledge of Indonesia from asking me questions such as where it was located on the globe and what language was spoken there. It’s hard to believe how ignorant we are here in the U.S. about even the most basic information about Indonesia. However, even though I had some background knowledge from my parents, I discovered shortly after arriving that I didn’t fare much better than my friends. During my stay, my eyes were opened to how big and important Indonesia really is. I learned Indonesia has one of the world’s largest economies and is the fourth most populous country in the world.  Through the experience provided by the USINDO Summer Studies program to live in this country, I have grown to love this country and expect to return soon.”

– Davin Brown, 2016 Summer Studies Participant