“There are so many adventures and realizations I had in this short time, that there’s no way I can cover it all. I had absolutely no language skills coming to the country and now I can communicate basic ideas and actually understand what people are saying. Life in Indonesia went through phases of being weird and not, but I was able to handle all challenges.. All of these differences helped me to understand life in a country very different from my own. Before I came here, I knew very little. But now, 2 months later I have created lifelong friendships and a much deeper understanding and appreciation of the culture and language.”

– Emily Wood,  2017 Summer Studies Participant

“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