“It’s amazing how two months in Indonesia has instilled such an interest in the country in me. I went from not knowing about Indonesia to know wanting to learn more about its history, to wanting to learn more about Javanese culture and apply for a Fulbright to do so. I want to come back again someday and explore more places in Indonesia and meet more people. I feel so connected and at home in a country I never thought I would have the chance to visit. Now that I’ve had this experience, I want to be able to be able to tell those around me about Indonesia, and hopefully get them as excited and interested about the country as I am now.”

– Megan Miazgowicz, 2018 Summer Studies Participant

“I am extremely grateful to USINDO and their on-the-ground partners, especially PCMI, for providing us with an unforgettable summer experience in Indonesia. I feel as though this has been time well-spent – as a young professional seeking a career in Southeast Asian diplomacy, an in-depth language and cultural immersion program is exactly what I needed to test the waters and see how I personally fare in such an accelerated environment. A strong platform in Bahasa Indonesia opens up a range of educational, professional, and social opportunities that I could not otherwise enjoy.”

– Perry Landesberg, 2018 Summer Studies Participant

“It becomes challenging to summarize the experiences of the last two months. In my short time here in Indonesia I have met people and shared experiences that I won’t forget. I have a much stronger passion to continue learning about Indonesia, in graduate school and beyond. I have confirmed that this is a nation and culture that I find interesting, confusing, unique, and all I want to do is learn more. …You can know that I have fallen in love with Indonesia, so I will be back and I look forward to seeing you again.”

– Adam Murphy, 2017 Summer Studies Participant