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Indonesia: Community & Conservation (Summer)
Comprised of over 17,000 islands and 700 living languages, Indonesia is home to the highest level of biodiversity of any nation. Whether hiking through bamboo forests, spearfishing with your homestay father, or examining gender roles in the world’s most populous Muslim nation, Indonesia is sure to challenge your worldview and stimulate your senses. Students on the Indonesia summer abroad progra...
Comprised of over 17,000 islands and 700 living languages, Indonesia is home to the highest level of biodiversity of any nation. Whether hiking through bamboo forests, spearfishing with your homestay father, or examining gender roles in the world’s most populous Muslim nation, Indonesia is sure to challenge your worldview and stimulate your senses. Students on the Indonesia summer abroad program examine the complex relationship between cultural and environmental preservation as they traverse ecologically and anthropologically distinct islands in Indonesia’s grand archipelago. Arriving in Yogyakarta, students dive into Javanese culture, working with street artists, attending shadow-puppet shows, and studying the basics of the Bahasa Indonesian language. We then head east to the island...
Program Highlights
Experience life in an urban, mountainous and marine environment by living with three unique host communities, highlighting the outstanding cultural, social, environmental diversity within Indonesia.
Snorkel one of the world’s most pristine and endangered coral reefs, Wakatobi Marine Park, while learning about the complexities of international and local marine conservation efforts.
Meet with professional, academics, community leaders and laypeople to understand Indonesia’s colonial history and current political state.
Spend 2 weeks completing an ISP project with respected mentors and teachers in Jogya on: silversmithing, batik, gamlan, wayung kulit (shadow-puppets), street art, cooking, martial arts and more.
Explore extinct volcanoes and hot springs on the island of Flores reflecting on the positive and negative impacts of mass tourism.
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Quick Details
- Yogyakarta, Indonesia
- 5-8 Weeks
- Community Service & Volunteering
- Experiential Learning
- Language Immersion
- Outdoor Education
- All Nationalities
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Amazing
November 01, 2012by: Ian RocheProgram: Indonesia: Community & Conservation (Summer)This was by far the most amazing, eye-opening, worthwhile experience I have ever had. These were the best 6 weeks of my life, l learned so much about myself and the amazing country of Indonesia. I would encourage everyone to do a program like this.
Program Details
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Locations
- Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Types and Subjects
- Focus Areas
- Community Service & Volunteering
- Experiential Learning
- Language Immersion
Availability
Years Offered: 2024
- 5-8 Weeks
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
- All Nationalities
- This Program is also open to Group
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Tuition & Fees
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- Weekend Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Accommodation Options
- Group living
- Home-stays
Qualifications & Experience
- English
Language Skills Required
- High School Freshman (1st Year)
- High School Sophomore (2nd Year)
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Phone/Video Interview
- Physical Exam/Health Records
- Online Application
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Comprised of over 17,000 islands and 700 living languages, Indonesia is home to the highest level of biodiversity of any nation. Whether hiking through bamboo forests, spearfishing with your homestay father, or examining gender roles in the world’s most populous Muslim nation, Indonesia is sure to challenge your worldview and stimulate your senses. Students on the Indonesia summer abroad program examine the complex relationship between cultural and environmental preservation as they traverse ecologically and anthropologically distinct islands in Indonesia’s grand archipelago. Arriving in Yogyakarta, students dive into Javanese culture, working with street artists, attending shadow-puppet shows, and studying the basics of the Bahasa Indonesian language. We then head east to the island...
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Comprised of over 17,000 islands and 700 living languages, Indonesia is home to the highest level of biodiversity of any nation. Whether hiking through bamboo forests, spearfishing with your homestay father, or examining gender roles in the world’s most populous Muslim nation, Indonesia is sure to challenge your worldview and stimulate your senses. Students on the Indonesia summer abroad program examine the complex relationship between cultural and environmental preservation as they traverse ecologically and anthropologically distinct islands in Indonesia’s grand archipelago. Arriving in Yogyakarta, students dive into Javanese culture, working with street artists, attending shadow-puppet shows, and studying the basics of the Bahasa Indonesian language. We then head east to the island...
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