Asian Studies Study Abroad Programs in Bali, Indonesia

SIT Indonesia will have you taking planes, trains, automobiles, and boats around some (though certainly not all) of Indonesia's 17000 islands. You will have lectures outside, visit renowned universities and take classes from their professors, and meet students from colleges in both Bali and Java. Most of the learning, though, happens outside of the classroom. SIT is incredibly experience-driven. Meaning, you will learn about Indonesian culture, language, and history by going to dance performances, hiking to the tops of volcanoes, and wandering the streets on "drop-off" style scavenger hunts. That is not to say you will be overwhelmed or out of your depth; you will be supported by the (amazing!) staff and spend most of your time living with a host family in a Balinese village. This program is best for those who are motivated to step outside, meet new people, and connect with every person they meet and site they visit. Over my semester with SIT, I learned to be adaptable to any situation, to build connections quickly, and to engage anyone and everyone in conversation --- be it academic, ethnographic, or personal. It was incredibly worthwhile and genuinely the best part of my college experience

Indonesia was absolutely amazing. The experience of learning the language and living with a host family were probably my favorite parts. Aside from that, the staff is wonderful and makes sure to really focus on experiential learning and be there for any questions or concerns you might have throughout your time. It is also a great program to undergo any type of study that you might want to. The independent part of the program is very open and you truly have the opportunity to learn about whatever you would like. People in Indonesia are also extremely welcoming and friendly and I really felt like I got to be a part of local life there.