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


“Pengalaman ini tidak hanya mengasah kemampuan akademik saya, tetapi juga membentuk pertumbuhan pribadi dan spiritual saya.”

Translation: “This experience sharpened not only my academic abilities, but also my personal and spiritual growth.”

– Victoria Djou, 2024 Summer Studies Fellow


“Berdasarkan yang saya tahu sekarang, program ini benar-benar mencapai tujuan asli saya.”

Translation: “Based on what I know now, this program truly achieved my original goals.”

– Tova Levin, 2024 Summer Studies Fellow


“Saya sangat bersyukur untuk pengalaman ini dan mau berbagi budaya Indonesia dengan lebih banyak orang di Amerika dan mungkin berkunjung lagi.”

Translation: “I am very grateful for this experience and want to share Indonesian culture with more people in America and possibly visit again.”

– Tiffany Tesoro, 2024 Summer Studies Fellow