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


“Pengalamanku belajar di Yogyakarta tidak hanya meningkatkan bahasa Indonesia saya, tetapi juga membuka wawasan saya tentang pendidikan sebagai jembatan untuk mengerti dunia yang lebih luas.”

Translation: “My experience studying in Yogyakarta not only improved my Indonesian, but also broadened my perspective on education as a bridge to understanding the wider world.”

– Cecilia Wade, 2024 Summer Studies Fellow


“This program exposed me to cultures, environments, and situations. I believe it will have a positive impact on my career path going forward and it has encouraged me to look for future opportunities to study in Indonesia.”

– Afton-Lynn Kane, 2024 Summer Studies Fellow

 

“The program met and went beyond most of my expectations! The components that most met my expectations and exceeded them were the language courses, field trips, tutoring, host family experience and post-program event in Jakarta. The only part that didn’t quite meet expectations was the volunteer opportunity.”

– Mia Cordes, 2019  Summer Studies Participant