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


“Our teachers opened the doors to understanding culture and endless amounts of vocabulary. … They were able to adjust to the style of learning that best fit me and my classmates.”

– Isabelle Wong, 2024 Summer Studies Fellow


“Being part of my host family’s daily life has shown me that, at the end of the day, we are not all that different … I will carry the lessons and memories from my time here with me for the rest of my life.”

– Emily Melton, 2024 Summer Studies Fellow


“Bahasa adalah kunci untuk pintu negara, pintu budaya, dan pintu bangsa. Pintu Indonesia telah dibuka untuk saya oleh USINDO.”

Translation: “Language is the key to the doors of countries, cultures, and nations.The door to Indonesia has been opened to me by USINDO.”

– David Sherr, 2024 Summer Studies Fellow